AR Rahman’s studio in Expo City Dubai - in pictures

  • Bollywood music composer and singer A R Rahman draws tens of thousands of people for sold-out performances around the globe. AFP
    Bollywood music composer and singer A R Rahman draws tens of thousands of people for sold-out performances around the globe. AFP
  • A suite of instruments from guitars and violins to flutes, grand pianos and the harp are available for musicians at the Firdaus studio by A R Rahman at Expo City Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    A suite of instruments from guitars and violins to flutes, grand pianos and the harp are available for musicians at the Firdaus studio by A R Rahman at Expo City Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • A Steinway piano is tuned in the scoring room before a recording session. Pawan Singh / The National
    A Steinway piano is tuned in the scoring room before a recording session. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Navneeth Balachanderan, the studio engineer who leads the sound section, in the high-tech control room at the studio. Pawan Singh / The National
    Navneeth Balachanderan, the studio engineer who leads the sound section, in the high-tech control room at the studio. Pawan Singh / The National
  • A view of the "deep-listening room" at the studio, which aims to draw musicians from around the world. Pawan Singh / The National
    A view of the "deep-listening room" at the studio, which aims to draw musicians from around the world. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The outdoor section has been used for live performances. Pawan Singh / The National
    The outdoor section has been used for live performances. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The control room is equipped with precision instruments to monitor sound quality in any room. Pawan Singh / The National
    The control room is equipped with precision instruments to monitor sound quality in any room. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The control area overlooks a large scoring stage. Pawan Singh / The National
    The control area overlooks a large scoring stage. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The studio has been booked by pop and rock bands, hip hop artists, Hollywood film studios and Bollywood composers. Pawan Singh / The National
    The studio has been booked by pop and rock bands, hip hop artists, Hollywood film studios and Bollywood composers. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The outdoor section is fitted with speakers to enhance the sound quality for live performances. Pawan Singh / The National
    The outdoor section is fitted with speakers to enhance the sound quality for live performances. Pawan Singh / The National
  • A R Rahman watches a performance at Expo 2020 Dubai in February. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
    A R Rahman watches a performance at Expo 2020 Dubai in February. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
  • The Academy and Grammy award-winning composer speaks before a performance by Firdaus Orchestra during Expo 2020 Dubai earlier this year. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
    The Academy and Grammy award-winning composer speaks before a performance by Firdaus Orchestra during Expo 2020 Dubai earlier this year. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
  • Taking in the sights and sounds at the Expo.
    Taking in the sights and sounds at the Expo.
  • A recent rehearsal by orchestra members in the studio. Photo: Firdaus Studio by A R Rahman
    A recent rehearsal by orchestra members in the studio. Photo: Firdaus Studio by A R Rahman
  • The conductor in action during the rehearsal. Photo: Firdaus Studio by A R Rahman
    The conductor in action during the rehearsal. Photo: Firdaus Studio by A R Rahman
  • A recent rehearsal by orchestra members in the studio. Photo: Firdaus Studio by A R Rahman
    A recent rehearsal by orchestra members in the studio. Photo: Firdaus Studio by A R Rahman