objective

To introduce students from different countries to the traditions of modern ball culture in order to foster intercultural dialogue.

MISSION

To unite students from around the world around the values of musical and dance cultures.

The Dubai Opera Ball is a unique cultural event that harmoniously combines classical high culture with modern entertainment elements.

This large‑scale event, held in the Grand Hall of the Dubai Opera, unites the traditions of the East and the West.

The International Ball Association annually organises debutants’ dance training for this occasion.

In 2024, for the first time in history, a waltz was performed by 50 young people from 28 countries worldwide!

01

Master of Ceremonies:

Oksana Fyodorova Hans‑Joachim Frey

02

Vienna Symphony Orchestra Conductor:

Dmitry Yurovsky

03

Opera singer:

Plácido Domingo

04

Russian violinist:

Pavel Milyukov

05

Soloist of the Azerbaijan Philharmonic:

Fidan Frey

06

Russian saxophonist:

Igor Butman

Key Figures

2

months of dedicated training and rehearsals

28

Countries represented

50

Student participants from Moscow and Saint Petersburg

uniting 28 nationalities

debutants’ dance in history,

The first-ever

Dubai Opera Ball