Epic 'Al Faris' musical stages grand debut in Dubai

Al Faris (The Knight), described as a unique contribution to Arab theatre, breaks new ground in many aspects of production due to the innovative techniques being used to tell a compelling, allegorical story about a warrior’s journey.

The epic play, co-written by renowned Lebanese theatrical director Marwan Rahbani and Ghady Al Rahbani, is described as a landmark production in the history of Arab musical theatre.

The production team traveled to Ukraine, Malaysia, UK and Lebanon to record the music and shoot the scenes for the cinematic backdrop for the play. 

The opening night was also attended by Shaikh Ahmad Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum Foundation; Shaikh Ahmad Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman and CEO of Emirates Group; Shaikha Al Jalila Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid al Maktoum; ministers; director generals of government departments and senior officials. 

Al Marri further said: “Dubai is a global city with over 200 nationalities. When we talk to such a diverse society, we are talking to the entire world in microcosm. Al Faris speaks in a universal language created by the music, choreography, costumes, cinematic scenes and visual effects."