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Theatre Design / AV Technology

Al Habtoor City - La Perle by Dragone Theatre

Al Habtoor City’s La Perle is Dubai’s first permanent aqua-based show and is housed in a state-of-the-art, purpose-built theatre designed in collaboration with Dragone. Apeiro Design worked closely with the Dubai design team and the owner, Al Habtoor Group, supporting the project with full-time onsite representation during construction.

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Al Habtoor City – La Perle by Dragone Theatre

Al Habtoor City - La Perle by Dragone Theatre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. © Courtesy of La Perle

1,000

Seats

Al Habtoor City - La Perle by Dragone Theatre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The stage can be covered with 2.7 million liters of water and drained in seconds. © Courtesy of La Perle

2.7M

Liters of Water

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Twenty 20K projectors on sophisticated moving yokes and four 40K fixed projectors animate the contoured surfaces and immerse the audience in the performance.

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Whether dry or covered with water, the stage is a canvas for projected imagery.

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The lighting, rigging, audio, video, projection, water and effects systems and infrastructure allow the creative teams endless opportunities.

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The unique rigging for the Globe of Death makes full use of the sophisticated hoist and automation infrastructure.

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The eight ton “Globe of Death” is a centerpiece of the show.

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The multi-axis performer flying system and access infrastructure supports La Perle’s acrobatic sequences.

Project Details

Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Discipline

Theatre/Performance Environments / AV Technology

Size

301,000 SF / 1,000 Seats

Partners

Khatib & Alami (Architect) / Jaffe Holden (Acoustics)

Photo Credit

© Courtesy of La Perle

Services

Facility Programming / Theatre Design / Theatrical Lighting System / Theatrical Rigging System / Theatrical Automation Controls / Variable Architecture / Machinery Design / Variable Acoustic System / Special Effects System / Theatrical Pool Systems / Water Effects / Audio and Video Systems / Broadcast Systems

Awards

2018, Mondo* dr Magazine Awards, Theatre Category