The Opera Ball in Dubai
The world famous Vienna Opera Ball is coming to the Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai on Thursday 17 February 2005 . After Vienna and New York , Dubai will be the third official venue to host this sumptuous event. Organised as a charity event, it will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum. The proposed charity has yet to be announced.
Officially endorsed by the Vienna Opera Ball, Austria, this unique event will bring the magic of Vienna and Austrian ancient tradition to the U.A.E. Guests will enjoy the authentic Viennese-style ball, having the same features as the original "Wiener Opernball" at the Vienna State Opera: Austrian culinary delights, the festive entrance of the debutantes and their partners and even the original Opera Ball Orchestra, flown in just for this glittering and romantic evening.
The Dubai Opera Ball has the full support of the Austrian Chancellor, Dr. Wolfgang Schüssel, the Mayor and National Governor of Vienna , Dr. Michael Häupl, and Mrs. Dkfm. Elisabeth Gürtler, Head of the Vienna Opera Ball in Vienna . Key people from politics, business and arts from Austria are also involved in the event in Dubai as members of the Honorary Committee.
Guests will arrive in the strictly authentic tradition of tailcoats (ball gowns for ladies) or national dress and bisht. The evening will unfold as follows:
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