Dubai Performing Arts Academy stages Дом Бернарды Альбы / The House of Bernarda Alba on Friday, February 6, 2026, with doors at 7:30 pm and the performance starting at 8:00 pm. The venue address is Dubai Performing Arts Academy, 5 E6 Street, Jumeirah Park, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and you can reach the academy team on +971 56 173 7545 for general venue enquiries. Tickets start from AED 160 approximately, and seating is presented as unreserved across the available tiers.
Spanish heat and restraint inside one house
This production brings Federico García Lorca’s classic pressure-cooker story into a tightly sealed space, where mourning becomes a rule and desire becomes a crime. Bernarda Alba orders her unmarried daughters into eight years of control, and the play lets that command shape every glance and silence. Meanwhile, the outside world stays close enough to tempt, yet far enough to torment, which keeps tension simmering through the scenes. As the story intensifies, the house turns into a kind of fortress, and the women inside it feel both protected and trapped. It’s a dramatic night that leans into emotion, conflict, and moral pressure, rather than easy entertainment (suitable for couples, suitable for solo).
Language, subtitles, and age guidance
The performance runs in Russian with English subtitles, so non-Russian speakers can still follow the story beat by beat. The show length is 120 minutes with one intermission, which helps you plan arrivals, parking, and post-show pickups. The age guidance is 12+, and it suits teens and adults who enjoy serious theatre themes (family-friendly with age guidance). Plan for a full evening window, because doors, seating, and the interval can stretch the total time on-site.
Ticket choices and how to pick the right feel
If you want the simplest plan, the entry tier starts from AED 160 approximately, and it works well when you arrive early and choose your seat calmly. However, if you care about being closer to the stage, higher tiers can make sense, because unreserved seating rewards early arrival and confident seating choices. The listed tiers move upward through Gold from AED 200, Platinum from AED 250, and VIP from AED 300 approximately, so you can decide whether proximity matters more than budget. Because the hall is unreserved, earlier arrival often beats a higher ticket, especially if you come as a pair and want seats together.
Getting there from across Dubai
Dubai Performing Arts Academy sits in Jumeirah Park, so most guests come by car or taxi, especially on a Friday night. If you drive, build a buffer for the last turns into the neighbourhood, because local roads can slow when multiple events and school-area traffic overlap. Taxis and ride-hailing usually feel smoother for drop-off, and they help you avoid searching for a spot close to doors. Also, the Metro does not deliver you directly to Jumeirah Park, so a Metro-to-taxi combination only works if you plan the final leg in advance. Arrive before 7:30 pm if you want the easiest entry and the best seating options.
Arriving from Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and nearby Emirates
If you travel from Abu Dhabi, leaving earlier in the afternoon can reduce pressure around Dubai Marina and Sheikh Zayed Road, and it also gives you time for a relaxed pre-show meal nearby. If you come from Sharjah, traffic can build earlier on Friday evening, so an extra buffer helps you avoid rushing at the door. Moreover, it can be smarter to plan your return pickup point a short walk away from the busiest gate area, because drivers reach you faster once crowds disperse. Keep your route flexible, because the final kilometres into Jumeirah Park can change quickly depending on city flow.
Weather, timing, and the smartest theatre-night plan
Dubai’s forecast for Friday, February 6, 2026 shows sunny conditions, with temperatures around 26°C in the day and 18°C at night, so light clothing works while a thin layer helps later. Traffic typically intensifies on Friday evenings, so plan for an early arrival, and consider taxi or ride-hailing if you want to skip parking stress. Ticket prices can change, so treat amounts as approximately, and the most reliable place to buy tickets is PLATINUM LIST. Secure tickets early and arrive before doors, because unreserved seating rewards punctual guests. Finally, the way the editor team at www.few.ae tracks smaller theatre venues suggests the best experience comes from arriving early, choosing seats quickly, and letting the tension of the story do the rest.