Arabic Opera: Antar & Abla

Arabic Opera: Antar & Abla takes the stage from 9–14 December 2025 at the International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi.

Blending music through poetry, spectacular stage design, and spellbinding performances, it stands as the cultural highlight of the year – a landmark production that celebrates Arab heritage while transcending boundaries and underscoring the global collaboration at the heart of this production.

This spectacular production unites original music by Maestro Maroun Al-Rahi, and a live symphonic performance by the Lanzhou Symphony Orchestra, celebrated for its Silk Road–inspired repertoire. Adding to the wonder, Shaolin Monks perform powerful choreography, marking 40 years of UAE–China relations.

Step inside a world where classical Arabic literature meets world-class opera, presented by Bidaya and produced by Pico International in collaboration with Opera Lebanon.

Step into a world of:

• Captivating live music performed by the acclaimed Lanzhou Symphony Orchestra


• Powerful operatic voices bringing the poetry of Antar & Abla to life


• Immersive scenography and multimedia projections inspired by Arabic calligraphy and desert landscapes


• Dynamic choreography by Shaolin Monks, blending movement, tradition, and artistry
  
  

• Original score by Maestro Maroun Al-Rahi


• World-class Arab and international cast of opera performers


• Cutting-edge stage design and lighting creating unforgettable visual moments

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