Dubai Opera will host Steinway Series: Grieg. Fuko Ishii on Sunday, 8 February 2026, in the Dubai Opera Studio. For enquiries, call +971 4 440 8888 and use the venue address Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd, Downtown Dubai, Dubai. Dubai Opera lists this as an intimate Studio recital, so the atmosphere stays close and focused on sound and detail.
A Grieg-only night in the Opera Studio
This recital runs for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, including an interval, so it fits neatly into a single evening plan. Latecomers may need to wait for the interval to enter, which is why arriving early matters more than usual. Children under 6 are not permitted, and 6+ require a ticket, so families should plan accordingly (family-friendly for ages 6+, suitable for couples, suitable for solo).
The pianist behind the programme
Fuko Ishii has built her reputation around color, touch, and careful storytelling, and Dubai’s Grieg-focused programme leans into that strength. She won 1st Prize at the 17th International Edvard Grieg Piano Competition in 2022, which has made her a closely watched name among rising pianists. Meanwhile, her growing European profile includes concerto work with orchestras and a competition track that has steadily widened her audience beyond Japan. Because the Dubai Opera Studio keeps performers and listeners close, you tend to notice phrasing choices and quiet details more clearly than in a large hall.
How the music unfolds across the evening
Dubai Opera’s published programme keeps everything in Grieg’s world, moving from dance energy to something darker and more monumental, and then into smaller character pieces after the break. Ishii opens with Norwegian Dances, Op. 35, and then she steps into the emotional weight of the Ballade in G minor, Op. 24. After the interval, she shifts into a curated selection from Lyric Pieces, which includes contrasting miniatures that can feel playful, reflective, and bright within minutes of each other, and the set closes with Wedding Day at Troldhaugen, Op. 65 No. 6.
Ticket expectations and smart booking options
Dubai Opera lists regular admission at approximately AED 250, although ticket and door prices can change depending on availability and any updates. If you want the safest route, buy through DUBAI OPERA and, if you prefer in-person help, use the DUBAI OPERA BOX OFFICE during operating hours. Also, consider locking your plan early if you want specific seating preferences, because Studio events can feel “full” faster simply due to capacity.
A practical arrival plan with a few solid options
If you drive, Dubai Opera points visitors to the P3 basement parking entrance on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, and it notes the entrance sits after the Dubai Opera hashtag sign. However, Downtown traffic can tighten quickly around peak dining and Dubai Mall hours, so aim to arrive with buffer time, then walk calmly into the Opera District. If you prefer public transport, take the Dubai Metro Red Line to Burj Khalifa Station and then walk via Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, which Dubai Opera estimates at about 25 minutes; alternatively, you can connect via The Dubai Mall access and continue on foot. For bus users, Dubai Opera suggests getting off at Dubai Mall Metro Station and walking from there.
If you come from nearby Emirates, you can keep it simple and treat Downtown as the final destination rather than circling for last-minute drop-offs. From Abu Dhabi, follow E11 and use the Burj Khalifa and Financial Center Road approach Dubai Opera describes, then continue toward P3 Underground Parking if you plan to park. From Sharjah or Dubai Creek areas, Dubai Opera outlines a route via Oud Metha Road and Al Asayel Road toward Dubai Fountain Street, and then onto Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard near the Opera District.
What to expect once you step inside
Dubai Opera enforces a smart dress standard, and it specifically warns against overly casual items like shorts or flip flops, so plan a polished, comfortable look. Also, Dubai Opera does not allow outside food and beverage, and it restricts eating and drinking inside the Studio, so it helps to eat beforehand and bring only essentials. For this recital, Dubai Opera notes that mobile phone and camera use is relaxed, which can affect how people behave in a small room, so choose seats with sightlines that feel comfortable to you.
Practical notes for Sunday in Downtown Dubai
Forecasts for Sunday, 8 February 2026, point to sunny to partly cloudy conditions, with temperatures around 29°C high and 18°C low, so light layers work well, especially because the Studio can feel cool indoors. Make your plan early, arrive ahead of time, and double-check your selected showtime before you travel. Because Downtown Dubai can bottleneck near Dubai Mall and the Opera District, try earlier arrivals for easier parking, and consider the Metro if you want to avoid the tightest traffic windows; if you drive, follow Dubai Opera’s P3 entrance guidance to reduce last-minute detours. Ticket prices remain approximately AED 250 and may change, so use DUBAI OPERA or DUBAI OPERA BOX OFFICE for the most reliable purchasing path. Finally, phrasing and timing details here align with what the editor at www.few.ae typically flags for Studio nights, especially when Downtown runs busy.
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