CCC Dubai Opera Brochure

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CONTENTS INTRODUCTION

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CONSTRUCTION

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PROJECT INFORMATION

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INTERIOR

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EXTERIOR

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BACKSTAGE

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THEATRE

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MAIN HALL

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BATHROOMS

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CHANGING ROOMS

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WELCOME

MR. WALID SALMAN REGIONAL MANAGING DIRECTOR OPERATIONS UAE & PALESTINE

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uided by a commitment to the principles of a High Performance Culture and tethered to our core values of Integrity, Teamwork and Performance, the groundwork set by our late Chairman & President, Mr. Said Khoury, lives on through CCC, and through the achievements of its professionals and leaders Wael, Tawfic & Samer Khoury.

Focusing on the needs of our Client is paramount to our success. CCC has always taken pride in ensuring that all its projects and facilities are handled by the most competent and best-equipped professionals, and this has helped us grow into the largest construction company in the Middle East.

Employing over 110,000 people in 50 counties, the secret to our success and rampart growth since our induction in 1952, are the meticulous and driven personnel who execute our business and the wishes of our Clients on a daily basis.

Unequalled in their efforts to satisfy their needs and see their visions brought to reality, our professionals, partners and suppliers have given us the tools to go from strengthto-strength in a highly competitive industry.

It is a thrilling time for CCC, and we eagerly anticipate another 60 years developing our vision and values, and to meeting our Client’s evolving needs.

We look forward to shaping the future with you.

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INTRODUCTION Dubai’s latest development will boost cultural life in the Gulf’s chief business hub. A dhowshaped theatre nestled at the base of the world’s tallest tower, it is the cultural heart of a circuit of galas and galleries scattered across the Business Bay area.

Filling the dramaturgical void felt by theatregoers and aestheticians, the 2,000-seat auditorium, designed by Janus Rostock of Atkins, satisfies a range of artistic needs, and can be converted into a traditional theatre, concert and banquet hall, or exhibition space by using hydraulic technology to relocate 900 of the 2,000 seats.

An architectural and engineering marvel, Dubai Opera will shepherd the businessorientated emirate to new heights by consolidating its status as a pioneer of inimitable luxury and a connoisseur of culture.

Dubai Opera passionately embraces its role as the vibrant cultural heart of Dubai, and is committed to hosting the finest, authentic, creative and engaging performing arts experiences to inspire local artists and catalyze the creation of other culture spots in the region.

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CONSTRUCTION What started in 27th November 2013 has come to fruition on August 31st 2016. Designed to resemble a dhow (a nod to the traditional sailing vessel used by Emiratis), the ‘bow’ of the structure houses the opera’s main stage, orchestra and seating, while the elongated ‘hull’ accommodates the waiting areas, taxi drop-off areas, and parking.

Who better to spearhead the construction of this project than Emaar, who have already contributed so much of their internationally renowned expertise to the development of Downtown Dubai? The world’s most visited lifestyle destination, the 500-acre neighbourhood is home to the iconic Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall and The Dubai Fountain, which have also been brought to life by the company’s expert hands.

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PROJECT INFORMATION Brought to life by EMAAR Properties, the immense 65,000m2 structure, whose dhow-like shape is inspired by Dubai’s maritime past, opened August 31st 2016 with a performance by legendary tenor, Plåcido Domingo.

One of the most exciting construction projects to date, the grand auditorium, fitted with over 2,000 seats, has the unique capacity to transform to suit the needs of the Opera House. With move walls, ceilings and a floor that can be raised to theatre-high, the traditional theatre can be transformed into a concert and banquet hall, if needed.

Supported by over 70,000m3 of concrete, and 12,000 tonnes of steel, the colossal venue is both large and state-of-the-art, and will easily be able to accommodate a range of productions and shows.

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INTERIOR The delicate interwoven collection of dark wood and modern features is the foundation of Dubai Opera’s interior in what is a contemporary design and stylish tribute to Dubai’s maritime history.

The building’s exquisite design, by architect Janus Rostock, equips the venue with an exceptional ability to transform into three modes: from a theatre into a concert hall, and into a ‘flat floor’ mode suitable for banquet or event hall. This seamless flexibility enables Dubai Opera to host a wide variety of performances and events including theatre, opera, ballet, orchestras, concerts, fashion shows, live entertainment, conferences, galleries and art exhibitions.

In Theatre mode, the space is suitable for large-scale drama productions, musicals, ballets, lectures, and conferences, seating up to 2,000 people. Fortified with state-of-the-art acoustic walls and fabric, a proscenium, lattice ceiling (that can be raised and lowered as per performance specifications) in addition to mobile VIP boxes elegantly curved to emulate the smooth curves of a ship, it is architectural perfection.

When transformed into a concert hall, a series of towers and reflectors on stage and overhead are designed to create an acoustic shell around the orchestra, enabling an impeccable acoustic environment for a perfect sound quality.

Beyond its incontrovertible beauty, it is a technological masterpiece that commands respect for its ingenuity and versatility.

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EXTERIOR Upon arrival, guests are greeted by the venue’s wide-open landscape framed by futuristic skyscrapers and pristine waterways. Despite its aesthetic groundwork as an imitation of a traditional dhow’s shape, the structure’s wallto-wall glass panes and metal inlays and frames convey a modern elegance that is synonymous with the area.

Beyond its central edifice, Dubai Opera boasts a number of spaces and venues for guests to visit and explore, including a stunning rooftop restaurant and sky garden with views of The Dubai Fountain and the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa.

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BACKSTAGE Though most will never see it, the illusive magic of Dubai Opera’s backstage is clear. A throng of ballets, concerts, traditional dramas, musicals and events will be staged at this multifaceted arena over the coming months, and this uniquely versatile stage has the ability to satisfy them all. Equipped with a range of mobile stage lights, slips and hidden entrances for stage staff, and a ceiling and floor that shifts to the meet the specifications of a show, this new addition to Dubai’s culture scene will give dramaturgists the unique ability to compose a drama and direct its representation on a stagewide scale.

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THEATRE A cavernous space fitted with reels of stage lights, adjustable walls and ceiling, the beating heart of the Dubai Opera’s colossal structure is its theatre. Equipped with the latest technology and built to accommodate the myriad of performances that will be hosted at this worldclass venue, it is a dramaturgist’s dream and an engineering accomplishment. A multi-format arena, its structure and features morph to satisfy the needs of the theatre on a micro and macro level; changing to accommodate the nuances of a particular performance, and on a grander scale, the needs of the theater itself.

The walls, floor and ceiling can be leveled to host banquets, concerts, events, exhibitions as well as traditional shows.

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MAIN HALL Dubai Opera’s entrance is a tempered grandeur. Its capacious hall, made bigger by its wall-to-wall windows, helps create an impressive space and sets the stage for what lies within the bow of the dhowshaped structure. While the emirate’s seafaring heritage is clearly conveyed in the dark wooden panels of the theatre, and in the rolling arches of the ceiling and walls, the main hall emulates this theme through its modest, yet specific selection of materials. From the cascade of pearllike chandeliers and undulating, white panels, reminiscent of frothy waves, the main hall echoes the maritime theme of the Dubai Opera house.

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BATHROOMS The developers spared no expensive when it came to Dubai Opera’s amenities. Perhaps the most visually eye-catching room, Dubai Opera’s bathrooms are extravagant, with its island of marble sinks accompanied by gigantic tendrils of lights hanging from the ceiling.

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CHANGING ROOMS Tucked away in the underbelly of Dubai Opera is a network of changing rooms. Large enough to support dozens of staff members, performers, and store props and additional stage items, the lower level provides peace and privacy as well as easy access to the theatre when needed. The changing rooms are airy and minimalistic, akin to those on Broadway with their fluorescent, beaming lights and alabaster tables, with plenty of space for costume changes and fittings.

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