THE GRAND SPIEGELTENT COMES TO DUBAI - A new era in exclusive fine dining and flamboyant cabaret! The Premier appearance of the Krystal Dinner Show in the world famous Grand Spiegeltent marks a new era of fine dining and entertainment in Dubai. The Grand Spiegeltent – the spiritual home of intimate cabaret - is being brought to the UAE for the first time to accommodate the exclusive Krystal Dinner Show. Set against the elite backdrop of the luxury yacht marina in the elegant grandeur of Le Meridien, Mina Seyahi- the Krystal Dinner Show heralds a new era of fine dining and flamboyant cabaret entertainment- starting on January 24th.
Five-star cuisine, exceptional wines and world-class entertainment comprising of a cast of 20 international artistes – singers, acrobats, aerialists, dancers, musicians and comedy performers - in the mesmerising beauty and unique ambience of the nostalgic Grand Spiegeltent, makes The Krystal Dinner show a “must-do” event. More than a show, the evening is designed to be a total experience.
Arrive in your splendour for an evening of spectacular flamboyant cabaret set in the intimacies of the mesmerising palace of mirrors. Step inside the grand Spiegeltent to immerse yourself in the decadent ambiance which surrounds you. More than just a show- it’s a total experience- relax, unwind and leave your cares outside the gilded doors. Let the artistes lead you into a world which is neither yesterday, today or tomorrow. The sensational Krystal Dinner Show shimmers and sparkles- an evening bursting with humour, cabaret, circus, music and song.
A 26 Metre diameter mobile structure constructed of wood, canvas and mirrors, ornately decorated with grandiose stained glass windows and opulent velvet interior. The intricate design includes intimate booths, an ornate bar and stage with art nouveau chandeliers. Its origin derives from its usage in the late 19th Century as mobile dance halls travelling from European town to towns. It offers a unique entertainment experience for audiences. The atmosphere that the performance space provides is steeped in nostalgia and history.
Over the years Spiegletents have hosted some of the world's greatest performing artistes including German singer Marlene Dietrich who famously performed Falling in Love again in a Spiegeltent during the 1930's.
The Krystal Show is produced by Carol and Phillip Gandey, who have won wide acclaim for their world class shows in the Middle East and are well known to Dubai audiences through their previous productions of SPIRIT OF THE HORSE, THE CHINESE STATE CIRCUS, CIRQUE SURREAL and to wider audiences in Saudi Arabia and Sharjah with THE BOLSHOI CIRCUS ON ICE and CIRCUS OF ALADDIN.
They believe that audiences in Dubai are looking for a new and sophisticated entertainment experience, “The Krystal Dinner Show is designed to meet that market” said Carol, “It combines a fabulous gastronomic experience with top class entertainment from all over the world – and it all happens in extremely intimate surroundings so everything is almost within arms reach.”
“The show itself is of the quality and style that would normally be staged in front of audiences of a thousand or more,” added Phillip. “Yet they will be appearing in front of only 350 people – it’s almost like inviting these great performers to come and entertain you in your very own home.
“Everyone – artistes, waiters, chefs and the audience will be involved in the evening – which will be a night of fine dining set in exotic splendour. It will be an evening that everyone will want to talk about! This is not entertainment for the masses – this is a stylised and stylish evening for those who appreciate only the best. So the question that everyone has to ask him or herself is – ‘Do I deserve to go to the Krystal Dinner Show?’
Carol said; “With a limited season the tickets are going to be the hottest in town so we would advise anyone thinking of coming – whether it is a group or just a couple- to book early. Once the word is out – it is so exclusive that you’ll be fighting for a ticket”.
SHOW INFORMATION:
Opens January 24th for a limited season
Krystal Dinner Show- www.krystaldinnershow.com
The Grand Spiegeltent
Le Meridien, Mina Seyahi
Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai
Evenings shows-
Reception: 8.00 pm
Dinner: 8.30pm
Tickets:
Category A – Dhs 395
Category B – Dhs 595
Category C – Dhs 695
Category D (VIP Box for 10) – Dhs 8000
All ticket categories include 6 course dinner.
Friday brunch
1pm start
Dhs 350- includes buffet brunch
Saturday Family Matinee- includes buffet
1pm start
Adults - Dhs320
Children - Dhs200
Advance booking is advised- last booking at 4pm on the day of show
Book at: Time Out Tickets 800 4669
www.timeoutickets.com
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Grand Spiegeltent is one of the largest remaining travelling tents of its type. The 26-metre diameter structure – always referred to as “she”- is constructed of hewn and handcrafted wood, canvas, stained glass and mirrors. It takes a ten-strong specialised technical crew 3 days to unload the 3,000 individual components from containers and put them together on site.
The Grand Spiegletent, the venue being used for the Krystal Dinner Show was
originally discovered by Meno Terpstra in the depths of Costa Rican farmland. It was found only partial in form after being used for housing chickens, much of the structure had rotted and worn away but Meno could see the hidden beauty of this extraordinary structure. It is believed that it had arrived in Costa Rica by ship from Europe mid 19th century but its journey to the farmland is unknown. By using plans and designs from previous structures it was carefully and painstakingly recreated back to its original form.
It is the first Spiegeltent to be erected in the UAE or anywhere in the Middle East, and has been transported direct from The International Jazz Festival in Japan where it was a principal venue for the most prestigious performances. It has also hosted major entertainment events in Montreal, Holland, England and the USA.
Although Spiegeltent is German for “Tent of Mirrors” – the first were designed and built in Belgium during the 19th century as luxurious travelling dance halls moving from country to country throughout Europe. But they soon evolved into wider use as palaces of entertainment, attracting a spectrum of glittering events ranging from cabaret to music festivals, from exhibitions to wine and beer carnivals.
Over the years Spiegletents have hosted some of the world’s greatest performing artistes including German singer Marlene Dietrich who famously performed Falling in Love Again in a Spiegeltent during the 1930’s.
Europe’s love affair with the Spiegeltent cooled in the 1950’s with the advent of television and the growth of cinemas. Many of them ended up on scrap heaps – as their owners just couldn’t afford to maintain them.
But a handful remained protected by people dedicated to preserving these beautiful, intricate and atmospheric structures from a bygone age. Built in the last century, the Grand Spiegeltent is a classic example of the best of its genre and provides the perfect setting for Dubai’s newest and most exciting exclusive fine dinning entertainment– The Krystal Dinner Show.
