Hiba Tawaji & Ibrahim Maalouf - A la Française in Dubai

Classical, jazz and chanson unite for one evening

This autumn, on 27 November, Hiba Tawaji and Ibrahim Maalouf unite on stage at Dubai Opera for À La Française, a one-night-only performance presented by Live Nation Middle East.

Bringing together two of the most celebrated artists of their generation, the evening unfolds as a distinctive artistic dialogue shaped by French musical heritage and their individual creative voices.

The programme pairs Tawaji’s powerful, emotive vocals with Maalouf’s genre-defying trumpet and compositions, where classical tradition intersects with jazz, chanson, and contemporary sound. The result is an intimate yet expansive collaboration that bridges cultures and musical traditions against the iconic backdrop of Dubai Opera.

A two-time Grammy Award nominee in 2023 and 2024, Ibrahim Maalouf has performed sold-out concerts at Lincoln Center in New York, the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., and Paris Arena Bercy. Described by Jon Batiste as a “living jazz legend” and praised by The New York Times as a virtuoso, he has released more than twenty albums, composed numerous film scores, earned a César Award and multiple Victoires de la Musique honours, and collaborated with Sting, Wynton Marsalis, J Balvin, A$AP Rocky, and Angélique Kidjo on the album Queen of Sheba.

Since 2008, Hiba Tawaji has been a leading figure in the Arab world. In 2024, she performed under the baton of Gustavo Dudamel with the Radio France Philharmonic Orchestra at the reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris. Her collaborations include Andrea Bocelli, Lara Fabian, Florent Pagny, Luis Fonsi, and Pentatonix.

She became the first female artist to perform in Saudi Arabia in 2017, voiced Jasmine in the French version of Disney’s Aladdin, and starred as Esmeralda in Notre Dame de Paris. Singing in Arabic, French, and English, she remains one of the most respected voices of her generation.

Together, Tawaji and Maalouf shape À La Française into a refined and emotionally rich performance that spans cultures and musical traditions, offering Dubai audiences a rare opportunity to experience this collaboration live.

Presented by Live Nation Middle East.

Please note: This concert is a venue hire presented by a third-party promoter (Live Nation) and is not produced or presented by Dubai Opera.

Important Note

• Latecomers will not be admitted into the auditorium once the performance has begun. • Entry will only be permitted during intermission, if applicable. • No refunds will be accommodated in cases of non-admittance to the show due to late arrival.

Age limit

• Guests aged 6 years and above must purchase a ticket to enter the Dubai Opera Main Auditorium. Individuals below 6 years old are not permitted. • This show is appropriate for those aged 6 years and above. Attendees between 6 and 18 years should be accompanied by an adult aged 18 and above.

Event Language

• The event language will be French

Dress Code

• The Dubai Opera is the ideal venue to celebrate elegance and style. Kindly avoid overly casual or provocative attire, such as shorts or flip-flops, to uphold our venue standards. • Guests not complying with the dress code will not be permitted entry.

Terms & Conditions

This ticket is sold subject to these Ticketing Terms and Conditions (the “T&C”). The T&C should be read carefully before purchase and the purchase of Ticket(s) constitutes acceptance of the T&C. • Latecomers: To respect the performers and audience, latecomers may not be admitted until a suitable break in the performance or the interval (when applicable), at management’s discretion. We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes prior to curtain rise to ensure timely access. • Entry Requirement: Performance ticket must be produced (physically or digitally) to gain entry to the event. Removing, altering, defacing, or copying any part of the ticket may invalidate it. • Resale & Commercial Use: Performance ticket must not be resold, offered for sale, or used for advertising, promotion, or other commercial purposes without the prior written consent of Dubai Opera. Violation will result in immediate cancellation without refund. • Validity: Performance ticket is valid only for the specific date, time, and event indicated. • Refunds & Exchanges: Dubai Opera does not offer refunds or exchanges due to changes in personal circumstances. Refunds or exchanges are solely at Dubai Opera’s discretion. • Lost or Stolen Tickets: Replacement of lost, stolen, or damaged tickets is possible only if authenticity and proof of purchase are verified, subject to an administrative replacement fee. • Programme Changes: Dubai Opera reserves the right to add, withdraw, reschedule, or substitute artists, and to vary advertised programmes, prices, seating arrangements, and audience capacity without prior notice or liability. • Concessions: Where concession rates apply, valid proof of identity and entitlement must be presented upon ticket collection or entry. Failure to do so may result in denial of entry

How to get there

By car: If you're coming from Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), take the exit towards Financial Center Road/D71 and follow the signs for Burj Khalifa/Downtown Dubai. Keep right and merge onto Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard. Continue straight until you reach Dubai Opera, which will be on your right. By public transportation: You can take the Dubai Metro Red Line and get off at the Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Station. From there, you can either walk for about 10 minutes to Dubai Opera or take a short taxi ride to reach the venue. By taxi: You can also take a taxi to Dubai Opera from anywhere in Dubai. If you're coming from downtown, the journey typically takes around 15-20 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.