Some stories never age. Romeo and Juliet Ballet Abu Dhabi.
They don’t fade, dilute, or lose relevance — they cut deeper with time.

Romeo & Juliet, Shakespeare’s eternal tragedy, returns to Abu Dhabi in one of its most powerful and emotionally devastating forms: classical ballet, performed by the renowned Russian State Ballet Mari El, at the Cultural Foundation Theatre.

This is not entertainment for distraction.
This is art that stays with you.

🎭 A Masterpiece Reborn Through Ballet

Set to Sergei Prokofiev’s iconic score, Romeo & Juliet unfolds in three acts, blending sweeping orchestral power with the physical poetry of classical dance.

Two young lovers.
Two warring families.
One fate that cannot be escaped.

Through soaring lifts, razor-sharp footwork, and emotionally charged duets, the ballet tells the story without words — yet says everything.

Prokofiev’s music does not decorate the story.
It drives it, from tender intimacy to violent confrontation, from hope to irreversible loss.

🌍 Why the Russian State Ballet Mari El Matters

This is where many productions fail — and where this one dominates.

The Russian State Ballet Mari El is internationally celebrated for:

• Absolute technical precision
• Deep emotional discipline
• Faithful devotion to pure Russian classical tradition

There is no modern distortion here.
No shortcuts.
No gimmicks.

Every movement, pause, and formation is intentional — supported by:
✨ Magnificent period costumes
✨ Detailed stage design
✨ Ensemble unity rarely seen outside top European houses

This is elite ballet, performed by dancers who live inside the tradition — not imitate it.

📍 Venue: Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi - 9th of January 2026

The Cultural Foundation Theatre is the right stage for this work:

• Intimate enough to feel every emotion
• Acoustically refined for orchestral power
• Architecturally elegant without distraction

It allows the audience to experience, not just watch.

🗓️ Event Snapshot

🎼 Romeo & Juliet – Ballet in Three Acts
🎻 Music: Sergei Prokofiev
🩰 Performed by: Russian State Ballet Mari El
📍 Cultural Foundation Theatre, Abu Dhabi
👶 Age limit: 6+ (all attendees require a ticket)

🎟️ Ticket Prices (Official Range)

Ticket prices vary by seating category and availability.
At the time of release, official prices typically range:

💺 From approx. AED 150 to AED 450

Premium seating sells out first — especially orchestra and center sections.

If you wait for “later,” expect:

• Fewer seat choices
• Higher prices
• Or nothing at all

Classical ballet audiences in Abu Dhabi do not hesitate.

⚠️ Important Information (Read This or Regret It)

• Printed e-ticket required before entering the theatre
  • Doors open 30 minutes before showtime
  • Late arrivals admitted only during suitable breaks
  • Seating may be reassigned for latecomers
  • Limited free parking available
  • ❌ No photography, audio, or video recording
  • ❌ No food or drinks inside the theatre

This is a performance, not a casual outing. Respect the art.

🚗 How to Get There

By Car

Drive directly to the Cultural Foundation from anywhere in Abu Dhabi.
✔ Free parking available (limited)

By Public Transport

Nearest stop: Abu Dhabi Bus Station
📍 Approx. 1.2 km from the venue

By Taxi

Simply say “Cultural Foundation” — every driver knows it.

💔 Why You Should Not Miss This

This ballet is not about romance.
It’s about choice, consequence, and love that defies reason.

You don’t leave entertained.
You leave moved, unsettled, silent for a moment — which is the mark of real art.

If you’ve never seen a true classical ballet, this is where you start.
If you have — you already know why you’re going.

🎯 Final Word

This is not background culture.
This is high-caliber, internationally respected ballet, performed exactly as it should be.

Seats are limited.
The story is eternal.
The moment is now.

Miss it — and Abu Dhabi will move on without you.