Once Upon a Time in Dubai invites audiences to dive into a city where anything seems possible—a place where dreams take shape at breathtaking speed. At the crossroads of reality and fantasy, the show explores the image of a spectacular, modern Dubai that is constantly evolving.

Through dance, music, and performance, this creation offers a sensory journey into a world of contrasts: tradition and futurism, desert landscapes and visionary architecture, silence and vibrant energy. Here, Dubai becomes a living backdrop—an imaginative space where ambition, creativity, and the pursuit of excellence meet.

The staging draws inspiration from the city’s unique energy: a metropolis built on the belief that everything can be invented, reinvented, and surpassed. Choreographic and visual sequences reflect this dynamic through striking imagery, powerful rhythms, and a bold, spectacular aesthetic.

More than a portrait of a city, Once Upon a Time in Dubai tells a universal story—that of women and men from different backgrounds brought together by a shared desire for the future and for creation. The show celebrates diversity, the meeting of cultures, and humanity’s enduring ability to dream big.

This production is conceived as an immersive and visual experience, where each scene becomes a living postcard of this fascinating city. Blending modernity, glamour, and collective energy, the show offers an artistic journey that is at once poetic, spectacular, and deeply contemporary.

With Once Upon a Time in Dubai, I wanted to create a world where the stage becomes a space for dreams—a place where imagination meets reality, and where the story of a city becomes the story of everyone who dares to believe in their dreams.

In this contemporary staging of The Wizard of Oz, I wish to highlight the fundamental values of this timeless work: heart, courage, knowledge, and above all, love for others. These qualities that sometimes seem simple reveal the true strength of each character and their ability to live together in a world where the collective interest prevails over individualism. individualism.
A journey in today's Kansas: Dorothy, a lost young girl, is in search of an ideal world where one can take the time to observe today: Dorothy, a lost young girl, is in search of an ideal world where one can take the time to observe and breathe. This modern Kansas allows for the juxtaposition of the reality of our time with the dream of a better world, where the ideal and the truth are sought. and thru trials.
In this journey thru an imaginary world, Dorothy and her companions discover a universe governed by "wizards," figures of authority who only act in their own interest. This world, metaphorical and fictional, reflects the manipulations and selfishness encountered encountered in our current society. Yet, it is in this hostile environment that the characters discover what truly constitutes truly constitutes the strength of an individual. The staging then questions the spectator: does power reside in manipulation and control, or in the ability to love, to recognize the quality of others, and to build together a future? others, and to build a common future together? common future?
A modern and revealing scenography: visually, the staging relies on modern elements such as light, lasers, and filters capable of unveiling the true nature of things. fabric filters capable of revealing the true nature of things. These technological prisms show what lies behind appearances, offering a striking contrast showing a striking contrast with the world of illusions that the characters encounter. In the era of social networks, where everyone uses filters to present themselves in the best light, this staging attempts to discover where the truth really lies. This staging attempts to discover where the truth really lies.
The power of the group thru dance: the choreographies, inspired by the great numbers of Broadway, also hold an important place in this production. They are not merely moments of entertainment. Broadway numbers also hold an important place in this production. They are not just simple moments of entertainment, but illustrate the strength of the group, solidarity, and the characters' progress. Each dance tells a part of the the story, supporting the themes of the narrative and reinforcing the message of each scene.

This staging of The Wizard of Oz aims to be a mirror of our time, questioning the values that guide us and revealing the true strength of humanity: love, sharing, and living together. together. Thru a modern set design and inspired choreography, we discover with Dorothy and her companions what it truly means to be courageous, to have a heart, and to use one's knowledge for the good of all. the good of all.