12 September 2025, Dubai – La Perle by Dragone, Dubai’s #1 aqua-acrobatic show, proudly marks its 8th anniversary, celebrating nearly a decade of captivating audiences with breathtaking performances that bring artistry and emotion to life, presented by Al Habtoor Group.
Over the past eight years, the show has welcomed world-class performers from more than 15 nations, uniting global talent in a spectacular celebration of creativity and innovation. Throughout its journey, La Perle has staged over 2,900 performances, inspiring more than 2 million visitors, reflecting Dubai’s rich cultural spirit.
As this milestone is celebrated, La Perle continues to inspire through creativity, imagination, and the infinite possibilities it has brought to Dubai. Reflecting on this achievement, Nicolas Hammond, General Manager of La Perle, shared:
“As La Perle reaches its 8th anniversary we celebrate the legacy of performances to date and look ahead to new horizons. Our desire to engage more fully with the customer continues to grow, as we continue to heighten experiences and deepen the connection with the world of La Perle. We are very proud to reach this milestone in La Perle’s history and can’t wait to share the exciting paths ahead with new audiences!”
Audiences continue to be immersed in a world of unforgettable experiences — from heart-stopping motorcycle stunts inside the Sphere of Speed to breathtaking aerial acts at sensational heights, culminating in a thrilling 18-meter dive. Enhanced by high-definition 3D mapping, the theatre itself transforms into a visual masterpiece, enriching every moment of the performance.
As La Perle celebrates this chapter, it renews its commitment to excellence in live entertainment and to delivering the magic of performance to audiences both in Dubai and across the globe.
Ticket bookings:
Please visit www.laperle.com or go through the dedicated Box Office +971 4 437 0001, [email protected] or via PlatinumList.com. For all group and MICE bookings or for general sales enquiries please contact: [email protected]
About La Perle:
La Perle is Dubai’s #1 aquatic show produced by cultural creative company Dragone, directed by the legendary artistic director Franco Dragone and brought to Dubai by the Al Habtoor Group. The first permanent show in the region, La Perle is a breath-taking fusion of artistic performance, creative imagery and ground-breaking technology. La Perle defines the future of global live entertainment, taking place in a tailor-made aquatic theatre in the heart of Al Habtoor City.
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About Dragone:
Dragone is a cultural creation company founded in 2000 by the late Artistic Director Franco Dragone, in La Louvière, Belgium. He was one of the world’s most sought-after artistic directors, he is renowned for having invented a new genre in the 1980’s and 90’s. The shows he created during his early days (Saltimbanco, Quidam, Mystère, Alegria, O) forever changed the face of live entertainment and, decades later, these shows still receive nightly standing ovations.
From super-sized-shows in tailor-made theatres to operas in some of the world’s most historical buildings, Dragone’s unique creative approach carefully fuses the world’s human talents, artistic disciplines and technical innovations to serve local cultures and tell their stories. Among its most significant shows of the past decade: Celine Dion – A New Day (Las Vegas); Le Rêve (Las Vegas); The House of Dancing Water (Macau); Aida (Naples); The Han Show (Wuhan, China); The Dai Show (Xishuangbanna, China); Philipp Kirkorov – Me (Russia). Water has become a key component of Dragone’s artistic DNA and the company is now the world’s leading designer of aquatic theatres and shows.
The company creates, produces and operates shows and special events around the world. Its five creative centres of excellence — Casting, Illustration & Video, Costumes, Architecture & Design, and Talents & Trends — push the boundaries of performing arts and of the spectator experience with every new creation.
About Al Habtoor City:
Al Habtoor City is an upscale hospitality, residential and leisure complex. It features three five-star hotels (Habtoor Palace, LXR Hotels & Resorts; V Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton; and Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City) in addition to three luxury residential towers on Sheikh Zayed Road and on the banks of the Dubai Water Canal with unparalleled amenities, and spectacular leisure and entertainment venues. Al Habtoor City is home to the region’s first permanent resident show – La Perle by Dragone.
About Al Habtoor Group:
Al Habtoor Group LLC, headquartered in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is one of the region’s largest and most respected conglomerates. Founded in 1970 by Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, the Group has grown in unison with the UAE and today has a diverse portfolio of successful businesses operating in key sectors of the economy (hospitality, automotive, real estate, education and publishing). The AHG has an unwavering commitment to excellence, which is apparent throughout all its units. Further information on the Al Habtoor Group is available on www.habtoor.com