{"id":43290,"date":"2025-10-06T09:55:50","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T09:55:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/?p=43290"},"modified":"2025-10-07T08:18:32","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T08:18:32","slug":"antar-and-abla-historic-arabic-opera-to-debut-in-abu-dhabi-this-december","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/antar-and-abla-historic-arabic-opera-to-debut-in-abu-dhabi-this-december\/","title":{"rendered":"Antar and Abla: Historic Arabic Opera to Debut in Abu Dhabi This December"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Abu Dhabi is gearing up for a cultural moment not to be missed! The <strong>historic Arabic opera &#8216;Antar and Abla&#8217; makes its UAE debut this December<\/strong>. The International Tennis Centre at Zayed Sports City will transform into open-air opera theatre for <strong>six unforgettable nights on December 9-14<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Timeless Tale<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At the heart of <em>Antar &amp; Abla<\/em> lies one of Arabia\u2019s most enduring romances. Antar, the son of a noble father and a slave mother, grows into a warrior and poet whose verses immortalized his love for Abla, his cousin, muse, and greatest challenge. Their love story is one of courage, loyalty, and defiance, proof that love can rise above class, conflict, and destiny itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through this operatic masterpiece, their story unfolds in powerful scenes filled with longing, pride, and poetic beauty, where each note and line echoes the heartbeat of ancient Arabia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DPTzXc8Ac-h\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DPTzXc8Ac-h\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DPTzXc8Ac-h\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Yalla Abu Dhabi Life (@yallaabudhabi)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Groundbreaking Arabic Opera<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This production is more than a retelling, it\u2019s a revolution for Arabic performance art. Combining the grandeur of opera with the elegance of Arabic poetry, <em>Antar &amp; Abla<\/em> bridges tradition and modernity in one breathtaking show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set against the open-air backdrop of <strong>Zayed Sports City\u2019s International Tennis Centre<\/strong>, the stage transforms into a dreamscape of music, light, and movement. The show features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Award-Winning Production<\/strong> \u2013 Honored with the <strong>Mohammed bin Rashid Award for Cultural Excellence in Arabic Language<\/strong> for its role in reviving Arabic heritage through art.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>World-Class Collaboration<\/strong> \u2013 With the <strong>Lanzhou Symphony Orchestra<\/strong> delivering an unforgettable live score.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spectacular Choreography<\/strong> \u2013 Including mesmerizing performances by <strong>Shaolin monks<\/strong>, blending cultural symbolism and artistic motion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tickets &amp; Booking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tickets to Arabic opera &#8216;Antar and Abla&#8217; in Abu Dhabi are <a href=\"https:\/\/abu-dhabi.platinumlist.ceo\/event-tickets\/101660\/arabic-opera-antar-abla\">available on Platinumlist<\/a><\/strong>. With demand expected to be high, securing your spot early is highly recommended. This production is shaping up to be one of the season\u2019s defining cultural events, so don\u2019t miss the chance to witness it live this December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Book your Early Bird tickets now<\/strong> and witness the magic of Antar &amp; Abla, the opera that redefines Arabic storytelling on a global stage.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"py-0\" data-slot=\"card\"><div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 px-0 rounded-xl overflow-hidden\" data-slot=\"card-content\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/cebu.platinumlist.ceo\/php\/event\/43337\/ceburb-4\" class=\"\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.platinumlist.ceo\/upload\/event\/ceburb_4_1970_jan_01_iioffice_cebu_43337-full.jpg\" width=\"960\" height=\"361\" alt=\"cebu.rb #4\" class=\"size-full! object-cover m-0! rounded-none!\"\/> <\/a><div class=\"flex flex-col gap-4 p-4 md:px-6\"><div class=\"flex flex-col gap-2\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/cebu.platinumlist.ceo\/php\/event\/43337\/ceburb-4\" class=\"text-title-base font-bold hover:text-link-base line-clamp-2\"> cebu.rb #4 <\/a> <span class=\"text-sm text-content-secondary\"> Fri 17 Feb 2017 <\/span><\/div><div class=\"flex flex-row justify-between gap-4 mt-auto\"> <span class=\"font-bold\"> Event ended <\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/cebu.platinumlist.ceo\/php\/event\/43337\/ceburb-4\" class=\"text-link-base hover:text-link-hover\"> View event <\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Abu Dhabi is full of exciting experiences this season. Foodies can enjoy <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/taste-of-abu-dhabi-is-returning-this-november\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11194\">Taste of Abu Dhabi festival<\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/michelin-guide-food-festival-is-returning-to-abu-dhabi\">MICHELIN Guide Food Festival 2025<\/a><\/strong> this November, while BBQ lovers won\u2019t want to miss <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/open-fire-food-festival-by-steve-harvey-returns-to-abu-dhabi-this-november\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"37827\">Open Fire Food Festival by Steve Harvey<\/a><\/strong>. Stay tuned for updates and make sure you catch the best events happening across the city!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Abu Dhabi is gearing up for a cultural moment not to be missed! The historic Arabic opera &#8216;Antar and Abla&#8217; makes its UAE debut this December. The International Tennis Centre at Zayed Sports City will transform into open-air opera theatre for six unforgettable nights on December 9-14. 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