{"id":65481,"date":"2025-06-10T18:00:04","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T14:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/?p=65481"},"modified":"2025-06-10T18:00:04","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T14:00:04","slug":"tickets-now-on-sale-for-once-upon-a-time-in-dubai-the-groundbreaking-musical-that-will-make-history-in-the-uae","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/tickets-now-on-sale-for-once-upon-a-time-in-dubai-the-groundbreaking-musical-that-will-make-history-in-the-uae\/","title":{"rendered":"Tickets Now On Sale For \u201cOnce Upon A Time In Dubai\u201d \u2013 The Groundbreaking Musical That Will Make History In The UAE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A cultural revolution is about to begin. Tickets are now available for <em>Once Upon A Time in <a href=\"https:\/\/dubaiverse.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dubai<\/a><\/em>, the most ambitious, emotional, and spectacular musical ever produced in the region. Opening this December at The Agenda in Dubai Media City, the show is already being called a <strong>once-in-a-generation phenomenon <\/strong>\u2014 and for good reason.<\/p>\n<p>More than just a stage production, <em>Once Upon A Time in Dubai <\/em>is <strong>the first original large-scale musical entirely created in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uaetoday.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UAE<\/a><\/strong>, blending Broadway-worthy storytelling with the energy and dreams of one of the world\u2019s most iconic cities. Behind this bold vision is <strong>St\u00e9phane Boukris<\/strong>, entrepreneur and cultural trailblazer, who has brought together an international creative dream team \u2014 including <strong>Universal Music Group MENA as co-producer <\/strong>\u2014 to craft a deeply emotional journey of love, ambition, and transformation, set in today\u2019s Dubai.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis show is a tribute to everything Dubai represents: ambition, diversity, and the power to build your own destiny,\u201d says Boukris. \u201cWe are creating something people will never forget.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>A World-Class Team Behind the Curtain<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The production brings together talents who have previously worked on global shows such as <strong>C\u00e9line Dion, Disney shows, and Arabs Got Talent (MBC)<\/strong>. From lighting to choreography and technical design, every detail is crafted by artists and technicians at the highest international standards.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Story That Speaks to a Generation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At the heart of the show is Will, a young English dancer who arrives in Dubai to search for Sophia, the woman he loves. Along the way, he meets artists, entrepreneurs, and dreamers from all walks of life, culminating in a celebration of courage, community, and reinvention.<\/p>\n<p>The cast features <strong>rising stars Amanda Maalouf (X Factor) <\/strong>and <strong>Joe Woolford (The Voice UK) <\/strong>\u2014 with many of the lead vocalists and performers previously featured on <strong>international talent platforms<\/strong>, bringing an exceptional level of stage presence and vocal power. The musical includes over 20 original songs composed by <strong>Nazim Khaled<\/strong>, including already-viral hits like <em>\u201cHabibi\u201d<\/em>, <em>\u201cStranger in the World\u201d<\/em>, and <em>\u201cThink Big\u201d<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A City-Wide Movement<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With over <strong>150,000 spectators expected <\/strong>across <strong>55 performances<\/strong>, the show is much more than an event \u2014 it&#8217;s becoming a movement. <em>Once Upon A Time in Dubai <\/em>is already making waves across the city with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Strategic brand partnerships<\/strong>: McDonald\u2019s, Carrefour MAF, Careem, Accor, Mall of the<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Emirates, Tilal Al Ghaf, GEMS Education, and more<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Immersive activations<\/strong>: Soundtracks in Hala taxis, QR codes in malls, music in retail<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>stores, and dedicated social media campaigns<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Youth engagement<\/strong>: Auditions and showcases for students across GEMS schools,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>opening the stage to the next generation of performers<\/p>\n<p>The show will be <strong>performed in English<\/strong>, and supported by a multicultural creative team led by <strong>stage director Johan Nus<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Exclusive Ticket Sale<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tickets are available exclusively via <strong>Fever<\/strong>, the global ticketing platform. Pre-sale access has already launched with selected partners such as GEMS, Muse by Chalhoub, and Accor\u2019s ALL loyalty members \u2014 with thousands of tickets snapped up in just days.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfa4<em>Behind the scenes videos, interviews with the cast, and a full media kit are available upon request. <\/em>\ud83d\udcf8Press passes for opening week are now being issued \u2014 be among the first to witness the birth of a new cultural landmark.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A cultural revolution is about to begin. Tickets are now available for Once Upon A Time in Dubai, the most ambitious, emotional, and spectacular musical ever produced in the region. Opening this December at The Agenda in Dubai Media City, the show is already being called a once-in-a-generation phenomenon \u2014 and for good reason. 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