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Well, we went last night to see this, and I have to admit, being my first one, I was very impressed with the show overall. I think its not as grand as the ones they have in the USA/Canada or other locations, but good entertainment.

It was not cheap at Dhs400 per ticket (Dhs800 VIP) but well worth it. The crowd was very good and there was NO ringing of mobile phones or lots of flash photography during the various performances.

Highly recommend this to anyone who may want to see something like this.

Thanks for the review! We bought tickets also but will go later this month. I've only seen Cirque du Soleil on television, so am eager to see a live show. Should be fab!

Morning K

You are up early!

As i said, it was my first time after not really wanting to go in the past when I had the opportunity and have to admit, it was very entertaining and what it made it even better was the reaction of the crowd to some of the performances. You could often hear "no way, how the heck did they do that?" kinda remarks.

I have to admit, the only annoying thing is that some parents really need to learn how to control their kids or leave them at home, esp at the 20:00 show.

Hey, 7 am is not bad. Been sleeping like crap lately and have been up around 4 am lately. Today is a good day

I don't understand why they don't bring their kids to the 4pm shows! Then again, people bring their kids out shopping till midnight here - the kids are so tired so bound to act up.

I've heard that CDS shows are like magic - quite astounding with their acrobatic feats. I'm really excited to go, and think the 400 AED will be worth it. We almost didn't buy tickets, but we didn't know when we'll have another chance to see a CDS show.

We went to the show on Friday it was great, i have seen the one of the shows in Vegas and ofcourse you cant match a mobile circus tent production to one that is in a permanent theatre still Quidam was great and all my friends enjoyed it alot ! its well worth the 400 dhs i think.

Maaad,

Agree. I heard that the shows in Vegas are pretty awesome. I would liked to have received a programme for my Dhs400, not have to pay an additional Dhs35 for it.

I'm a Cirque Junkie,

I have seen Alegria twice in Australia (Melbourne & Sydney), Quidam in Sydney and the other night again in Dubai. Quidam in Sydney seemed to be a 'bigger' production with slightly better performers. Not much between them though. Loved it both times.

I also saw Verekai in Sydney. Then went to Vegas in June '06 and caught the 'O' Show at the Bellagio. Awesome. Also saw 'Zumanity' which was a risque and somewhat erotic show. Fantastic.

They can't bring them out quick enough. Well worth the prices they charge. A little cheaper here in Dubai than in Australia and def cheaper than Vegas.

SNA33Y wrote:I'm a Cirque Junkie,

I have seen Alegria twice in Australia (Melbourne & Sydney), Quidam in Sydney and the other night again in Dubai. Quidam in Sydney seemed to be a 'bigger' production with slightly better performers. Not much between them though. Loved it both times.

I also saw Verekai in Sydney. Then went to Vegas in June '06 and caught the 'O' Show at the Bellagio. Awesome. Also saw 'Zumanity' which was a risque and somewhat erotic show. Fantastic.

They can't bring them out quick enough. Well worth the prices they charge. A little cheaper here in Dubai than in Australia and def cheaper than Vegas.

Wow, thats some collection you have going. So Dubai was cheaper than Aus and Vegas? The mind boggles.

I also heard theat the Aus show was bigger.

Yes, the Grand Chapiteau (Tent) was a lot bigger in Australia. Imagine another tier all the way around. The prices infact are quite comparable between Australia and Dubai, not much between them. The good thing about the Dubai show with it being a smaller tent is that there really isn't a bad seat in the house. VIP section aside the tent in Dubai would have been entirely Cat A seats if it were in Australia as well as some in the second tier facing straight on (behind VIP).

When i saw Mystere in Vegas we paid $100 for seats there where all the way in the back ..

mes goin on 19th:)

Is that the one at Ibn Battuta?

you got that right , ibn battuta

I ended up on stage during the first performance


I kept making mistakes and the audience was in uproar at me

on the stage??? did they call ya up?

saw it yesterday...amazing...nice crowd..

amazing show:) enjoyed it a lot. shudnt miss it if people still havent seen it

I saw it last night and it is soooo worth the 400 AED for the ticket!

You definitely sit in awe at what these people can do with their bodies, and the creativity of the performances and music. Probably my favourite parts were the audience participation sections. I was laughing so hard I was tearing up.

couldnt agree more with u K the guy was good, but i was in awe of the guy and girl who were doing the balancing act, at times they seemed to defy the rules of science

I feel somewhat stupid saying this, as I usualy don't but did you notice the guy's ass?? It drove me mad!

Jeevan wrote:couldnt agree more with u K the guy was good, but i was in awe of the guy and girl who were doing the balancing act, at times they seemed to defy the rules of science

awesome! i loved it!!!! and if you saw it and you noticed how their shadows were reflected on the walls it looked really beautiful, especially when hanging from the ribbons...

Okay were the audience participants plants? the day I went they made the show, they couldn’t have chosen better people, all of them did great jobs and from comments above they were amazing on other nights as well, this got me wondering.

I was not looking forward to going as I didn’t think I would enjoy it but I was happily surprised, the price point I thought was a bit expensive for families, but wow if you can definitely check it out.

Shermin wrote:I feel somewhat stupid saying this, as I usualy don't but did you notice the guy's a#s?? It drove me mad!

Jeevan wrote:couldnt agree more with u K the guy was good, but i was in awe of the guy and girl who were doing the balancing act, at times they seemed to defy the rules of science

Now if ur a girl definately yes cant say the same about me i am straight not into guys

fayz wrote:Okay were the audience participants plants?

actually the day we went two of them where so dumb that he had to replace them haha so i dont think they are plants.

MaaaD wrote:

fayz wrote:Okay were the audience participants plants?

actually the day we went two of them where so dumb that he had to replace them haha so i dont think they are plants.

Guess i got lucky,

I visited the Cirque today.

It was so great. I loved the music!!!!!

Like a dream.....

WONDERFUL!!!!

Off too see the show today (hopefully!) and now I am looking forward to it even more after reading all of the glowing reviews!

Lou wrote:Off too see the show today (hopefully!) and now I am looking forward to it even more after reading all of the glowing reviews!

You will enjoy it