La Perle to open DSS edition show with fresh new act, social distancing measures

• The region’s only renowned aqua theatre show to reopen after temporary closure
• Unbeatable DSS-special offer of AED 119 per ticket on family packages
• Ultimate La Perle Staycation with show tickets + Habtoor Palace Dubai offer from AED448

It’s showtime! La Perle, Dubai’s most spectacular entertainment spectacle is all set to reopen on July 30, ready to welcome show-goers with renewed theatrics, family-friendly offers and timings, plus public health and safety regulations as its number one priority, in line with the government’s pandemic-control measures.

Brought to you by Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), La Perle has an unbeatable limited-time offer starting at AED 119 per ticket on family packages, with free popcorn and soda for everyone! This special offer gives every UAE resident and visitor a chance to take in the unique spectacle like never before.

Residents and visitors wanting to make the most out of their summer holiday can also go for the La Perle Ultimate DSS Staycation package, with an overnight escape for two in the lap of luxury at Habtoor Palace Dubai, LXR Hotels & Resorts, packaged with two tickets to La Perle, starting from just AED 448.

Kent Cooper, Executive Commercial Director of La Perle said: “After a temporary closure due to the onset of the coronavirus outbreak, La Perle is partnering closely with DTCM and Dubai Health Authority to follow government health regulations in perfect adherence with the current public health protocols. A number of safety and precautionary measures, as well as changes to theatre and seating arrangements have been made to ensure community health. We look forward to welcoming everyone with renewed energy and see them have the time of their lives at our theatrical extravaganza.”

The show’s newly tweaked edition, in time for DSS features a revamped vibrancy and energy with thrills,  chills and new surprises from Dubai’s #1 show. The DSS-special edition of La Perle, From July 30 until August 29, will feature two daily shows Tuesday to Friday at 6 pm and 9 pm, and on Saturday at 4 pm and 7 pm.

The 23rd edition of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) runs from 9 July to 29 August 2020, a seven-week extravaganza of exciting events, promotions and sales up to 90 per cent off, unlimited entertainment, F&B offers and family fun. 

Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO of Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment said: “La Perle is one of Dubai’s must watch performances and it gives us great pleasure to announce the show’s return as part of the Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) calendar of events. DSS is as much about entertainment as it is about shopping, and it is the combination of retail and leisure events and attractions at the best prices that sets DSS apart as one of the great summer shopping festivals in the world. I would urge everyone to experience for the first time, or rediscover the magic of La Perle this summer, it is not to be missed.”

The first, permanent aqua theatre show in the UAE and the entire region, La Perle the live action masterpiece is a breath-taking fusion of immersive artist performances and stunts, technology and special effects.

Located in the heart of Al Habtoor City, it completed the 1,000-show milestone in January 2020, captivating the entire region since its opening in late 2017.

Tickets now on sale at Laperle website 

About La Perle:

La Perle is Dubai’s #1 aqua show produced by cultural creative company Dragone, directed by the legendary artistic director Franco Dragone and brought to Dubai by the Al Habtoor Group. The first permanent show in the region, La Perle is a breathtaking fusion of artistic performance, creative imagery and ground-breaking technology. La Perle defines the future of global live entertainment, taking place in a tailor-made aqua theatre in the heart of Al Habtoor City. 

About Dragone: 

Dragone is a cultural creation company founded in 2000 by Artistic Director Franco Dragone, in La Louvière, Belgium. Today one of the world’s most sought-after artistic directors, he is renowned for having invented a new genre in the 1980’s and 90’s. The shows he created during his early days (Saltimbanco, Quidam, Mystère, Alegria, O) forever changed the face of live entertainment in Las Vegas and, decades later, these shows still receive nightly standing ovations.  

From super-sized-shows in tailor-made theatres to operas in some of the world’s most historical buildings, Dragone’s unique creative approach carefully fuses the world’s human talents, artistic disciplines and technical innovations to serve local cultures and tell their stories. Among its most significant shows of the past decade: Celine Dion a New Day; Le Rêve (Las Vegas); The House of Dancing Water (Macau); Aida (Naples); The Han Show (Wuhan, China); The Dai Show (Xishuangbanna, China); Philipp Kirkorov – Me (Russia). Water has become a key component of Dragone’s artistic DNA and the company is now the world’s leading designer of aquatic theatres and shows.  

The company creates, produces and operates shows and special events around the world. Its five creative centres of excellence — Casting, Illustration & Video, Costumes, Architecture & Design, and Talents & Trends — push the boundaries of performing arts and of the spectator experience with every new creation.   

About Al Habtoor City: 

Al Habtoor City is an upscale hospitality, residential and leisure complex. It features three five-star hotels (Habtoor Palace, LXR Hotels & Resorts; V Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton; in addition to three luxury residential towers on Sheikh Zayed Road and on the banks of the Dubai Water Canal with unparalleled amenities, and spectacular leisure and entertainment venues. Al Habtoor City is home to the region’s first permanent resident show – La Perle by Dragone.

About Al Habtoor Group: 

Al Habtoor Group LLC, headquartered in UAE, is one of the region’s largest and most respected conglomerates. Founded in 1970 by Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, the Group has grown in unison with the UAE and today has a diverse portfolio of successful businesses operating in key sectors of the economy (hospitality, automotive, real estate, education and publishing).