Book now: 6 huge musicals coming to UAE
Curtain up! These blockbuster musicals are taking over UAE stages and you’ll want front-row seats
Losing track of all the upcoming performances in the UAE for 2025? We’ve got you covered with a handy guide of what’s happening in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. While most listings are for music fans, there are some unmissable shows for lovers of musicals too.
If you love musicals, you might already have seen Phantom of the Opera, Singin’ in the Rain, and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street in the UAE. But the show doesn’t end there — there are still more spectacular productions to look forward to.
So, without further ado…
Here are 5 musicals landing in the UAE
Abu Dhabi
BEETLEJUICE The Musical
Seen the cartoons and the movie? Well, if you’ve said his name three times, you’re in luck — because this November, you can catch the hilarious ghost live on stage in the capital. Yep! BEETLEJUICE The Musical is coming to Abu Dhabi, running from Thursday, November 20 to Saturday, November 30, 2025, at Etihad Arena.
Beetlejuice tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager dealing with grief after the loss of her mother – and a father who just doesn’t get her. Things get even weirder when they move into a house haunted by a recently deceased couple… and a certain chaotic demon with a striped suit and a flair for drama.
Lydia, obsessed with all things dead, calls on the ghosts to help scare off her father and stepmother. Enter: Beetlejuice, who has a wild plan involving an exorcism, a terrified girl scout, and a whole (nether)world of pandemonium.
Grab your tickets and get ready to say it with us… Beetlejuice… Beetlejuice… Beetlejuice!
Location: Beetlejuice the Musical, Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Dates: November 20 to 30
Ticket prices: From Dhs145
Contact: (600) 511 115
Mary Poppins
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Everyone’s favourite practically perfect nanny is flying into Abu Dhabi. Etihad Arena has confirmed that Mary Poppins is ringing its iconic songs, dazzling choreography, and heartwarming magic to life in the capital from March 25 to April 15, 2026
Location: Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Dates: March 25 to April 15, 2026
Ticket prices: From Dhs780
Contact: (600) 511 115
Dubai
Grease the Musical
Grease (still from the hit movie starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John)
Grease is loved by audiences around the world, and it’s one you don’t want to miss. The musical will come to life at the performing arts center in October 2025, with 13 back-to-back performances over 10 days, from Friday, October 24 to Sunday, November 2, 2025.
This thrilling West End production reimagines the timeless story of Sandy and Danny, made iconic by the film starring Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta, with dazzling flair and contemporary energy. It follows Sandy, the “good girl,” and Danny, the cool “bad boy,” as their summer romance reignites, but can Danny keep up his tough-guy image and overcome peer pressure to stay with Sandy?
Throw on your dancing shoes and nab your tickets here.
Location: Grease the Musical, Dubai Opera, Downtown Dubai, Dubai
Date: October 24 to November 2, 2025
Ticket prices: From Dhs280
Contact: (0)4 440 8888
Annie the Musical
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Annie the Musical will be bringing its unforgettable magic to Dubai from December 12 to 24, 2025. It’s a new adaptation by Olivier Award-winning producer Paul Taylor-Mills. Annie the Musical follows Annie, an optimistic 11-year-old orphan who dreams of finding her parents. She finds herself trying to escape the harsh life of Miss Hannigan’s orphanage until she is invited to spend Christmas at the mansion of billionaire Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks. Warbucks grows fond of Annie and wants to adopt her, but she still hopes to reunite with her real parents. And she also has to get through Miss Hannigan and her evil schemes.
Location: Annie The Musical, Zabeel Theatre, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Hotel, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Dates: December 12 to 14
Cost: Prices from Dhs200
Contact: (056) 611 2719
Wicked the Musical
Wicked the Musical Dubai
There’s truly no rest for the Wicked for theatre fans this season, because the smash-hit musical WICKED is heading to Dubai in January 2026. After years of waiting, Dubai Opera, in partnership with Broadway Entertainment Group, has made the wonderful news official: the performing arts centre is bringing the world’s most popular musical to the city – the first time ever that WICKED will be performed on stage in Dubai. The spellbinding musical follows two young women whose unlikely friendship takes a dramatic turn, setting them on a path to become Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West. Read more about this Wicked announcement here and grab your tickets here.
Location: Wicked the Musical, Dubai Opera, Downtown Dubai, Dubai
Dates: Wednesday, January 28, to February 15, 2026
Ticket prices: From Dhs275
Contact: (04) 440 8888
Once Upon a Time in Dubai
Heard of Once Upon a Time in Dubai? It’s a musical that’s essentially a love letter to this great city that we live in. It is born and bred right here in Dubai, conceptualised by Dubai-based French music producer Stéphane Boukris.
The homegrown musical will celebrate the ever-giving energy of Dubai, its power to make and make better and build people up who come here from all walks of life to discover themselves, chart something of their lives, and their careers. It will blend stellar music and storytelling with the nuances of Dubai life to paint the picture we all know and love.
Set in the heart of Dubai, the show tells the story of Will, a young artist who moves from London to Dubai to reunite with his partner, Sophia, and pursue his dream of producing a musical extravaganza. However, upon his arrival, Sophia has changed. Will soon realises he has to face many challenges to realize his dream and win back the heart of the one he loves.
It’s all about love, ambition, and the vibrant culture of Dubai, and we can’t wait to see it.
Location: Once Upon a Time in Dubai, The Agenda, Dubai Media City, Abdullah Omran Taryam Street
Dates: From December 20, show beings at 7.30pm on opening night
Ticket prices: From Dhs450 (Dhs260 for People of Determination)
Contact: (04) 580 9159
