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Hailing from over 20 countries, the international cast and crew of La Perle by Dragone are preparing for the big premiere on August 31 in Dubai. Courtesy: La Perle by Dragone
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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - AUG 13:
Inside the set of La Perle, an upcoming aquatic theatre show in Dubai by Franco Dragone, will open in August.
The year-round show will be located in a dedicated 1,300 capacity venue, right beside The W Hotel in Al Habtoor City.
Dragone, a former Cirque du Soleil mastermind and the head of cultural creation company Dragone, pays homage to the region through this show.
(Photo by Reem Mohammed/The National)
Reporter: Saeed Saeed
Section: AC
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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - AUG 13:
Inside the set of La Perle, an upcoming aquatic theatre show in Dubai by Franco Dragone, will open in August.
The year-round show will be located in a dedicated 1,300 capacity venue, right beside The W Hotel in Al Habtoor City.
Dragone, a former Cirque du Soleil mastermind and the head of cultural creation company Dragone, pays homage to the region through this show.
(Photo by Reem Mohammed/The National)
Reporter: Saeed Saeed
Section: AC
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Hailing from over 20 countries, the international cast and crew of La Perle by Dragone are preparing for the big premiere on August 31 in Dubai. Courtesy: La Perle by Dragone
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Hailing from over 20 countries, the international cast and crew of La Perle by Dragone are preparing for the big premiere on August 31 in Dubai. Courtesy: La Perle by Dragone
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Hailing from over 20 countries, the international cast and crew of La Perle by Dragone are preparing for the big premiere on August 31 in Dubai. Courtesy: La Perle by Dragone
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Hailing from over 20 countries, the international cast and crew of La Perle by Dragone are preparing for the big premiere on August 31 in Dubai. Courtesy: La Perle by Dragone
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Inside the set of La Perle, an upcoming aquatic theatre show in Dubai by Franco Dragone, will open on August 31. Reem Mohammed / The National
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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - AUG 13:
Inside the set of La Perle, an upcoming aquatic theatre show in Dubai by Franco Dragone, will open in August.
The year-round show will be located in a dedicated 1,300 capacity venue, right beside The W Hotel in Al Habtoor City.
Dragone, a former Cirque du Soleil mastermind and the head of cultural creation company Dragone, pays homage to the region through this show.
(Photo by Reem Mohammed/The National)
Reporter: Saeed Saeed
Section: AC
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Hailing from over 20 countries, the international cast and crew of La Perle by Dragone are preparing for the big premiere on August 31 in Dubai. Courtesy: La Perle by Dragone
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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - AUG 13:
Inside the set of La Perle, an upcoming aquatic theatre show in Dubai by Franco Dragone, will open in August.
The year-round show will be located in a dedicated 1,300 capacity venue, right beside The W Hotel in Al Habtoor City.
Dragone, a former Cirque du Soleil mastermind and the head of cultural creation company Dragone, pays homage to the region through this show.
(Photo by Reem Mohammed/The National)
Reporter: Saeed Saeed
Section: AC
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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - AUG 13:
Inside the set of La Perle, an upcoming aquatic theatre show in Dubai by Franco Dragone, will open in August.
The year-round show will be located in a dedicated 1,300 capacity venue, right beside The W Hotel in Al Habtoor City.
Dragone, a former Cirque du Soleil mastermind and the head of cultural creation company Dragone, pays homage to the region through this show.
(Photo by Reem Mohammed/The National)
Reporter: Saeed Saeed
Section: AC
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Hailing from over 20 countries, the international cast and crew of La Perle by Dragone are preparing for the big premiere on August 31 in Dubai. Courtesy: La Perle by Dragone
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Hailing from over 20 countries, the international cast and crew of La Perle by Dragone are preparing for the big premiere on August 31 in Dubai. Courtesy: La Perle by Dragone
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Hailing from over 20 countries, the international cast and crew of La Perle by Dragone are preparing for the big premiere on August 31 in Dubai. Courtesy: La Perle by Dragone
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Hailing from over 20 countries, the international cast and crew of La Perle by Dragone are preparing for the big premiere on August 31 in Dubai. Courtesy: La Perle by Dragone
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Inside the set of La Perle, an upcoming aquatic theatre show in Dubai by Franco Dragone, will open on August 31. Reem Mohammed / The National
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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - AUG 13:
Inside the set of La Perle, an upcoming aquatic theatre show in Dubai by Franco Dragone, will open in August.
The year-round show will be located in a dedicated 1,300 capacity venue, right beside The W Hotel in Al Habtoor City.
Dragone, a former Cirque du Soleil mastermind and the head of cultural creation company Dragone, pays homage to the region through this show.
(Photo by Reem Mohammed/The National)
Reporter: Saeed Saeed
Section: AC
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Hailing from over 20 countries, the international cast and crew of La Perle by Dragone are preparing for the big premiere on August 31 in Dubai. Courtesy: La Perle by Dragone
First look: Dubai's La Perle performers take to the stage
It's the world's first glimpse at the La Perle show in action, as performers give us a sneak peek of the show
Ashleigh Stewart
16 August, 2017
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