Programme & artists

Vienna Ball Dubai

Which artists can I expect?

Welcome our most talented dancers, singers, musicians and actors from the following countries: Austria, Italy, Czech Republic, and many more.

What is a quadrille dance?

The Viennese ball tradition par excellence! The entire ball audience dances together under professional instruction to the music of Johann Strauss!

Do I have to dance at a ball?

Strictly speaking, no, but the sound of our orchestra and the big band will certainly enchant you and attract you to the dance floor!

Opening time and carriages!

The champagne reception starts at 07:00pm, the ball ends at 02:00pm. In between, a varied entertainment programme awaits you.

Ball programme

Time table of the Vienna Ball Dubai

The Ball Orchestra of the Vienna Military Guards and the Len Phillips Swing Orchestra from London will be playing for you in turns throughout the entire ball evening!
07:00pmChampagne reception (reception hall)
07:45pmDoors open
08:00pmOpening ceremony with debutantes from all over the world

Entrance of the debutantes to the "Fächerpolonaise" by Carl Michael Ziehrer
Debutante's dance: Polka "Tritsch Tratsch" by Johann Strauss II
Polka "Elyen y Magyar" Johann Strauss II, danced by soloists of the Association Vienna State Opera Ballet
Viennese Waltz "An der schönen blauen Donau" by Johann Strauss II with the traditional call "Alles Walzer!"
08:45pmBeginning of the multi-course dinner (ball room)

Enjoy delicacies from the Emirates and Austria at the highest level!
08:45pmPrincipal ballet dancers of the Association Vienna State Opera Ballet Mischa Sosnovschi & Iryna Tsymbal

Viennese Waltz "Frühlingsstimme" by Johann Strauss II
09:30pmShow of the World Champions in 10 Dance David Odstrcil & Tara Bohak

Ballroom dancing at its best!
09:35pmFamous Viennese Operetta melodies performed by Alexandra Scholik & Thomas Weinhappel

Enjoy the wonderful melodies "Wiener Blut", "Wien, Du Stadt meiner Träume", "Lippen schweigen, Lippen küssen" and many more!
10:05pmShow of the World Champion ProAm Showdance Vera Fartushnyak & Partner

You will be amazed!
10:55pmShow of the World Champions in 10 Dance David Odstrcil & Tara Bohak

Latin American dancing at its best!
11:30pmRossecker - Austrian folk ensemble

Immerse yourself in the world of Austrian traditional costume, music and culture!
MidnightQuadrille dance for all guests

Under the guidance of Andrei V. Chitu, the entire ball society dances to the music of the operetta "Die Fledermaus" by Johann Strauss II
12:15amSweet after midnight snack (reception hall)
02:00amCarriages

Ballet dancers

Opening ceremony with debutantes

Famous Quadrille dance at midnight

Between the programme highlights, the two orchestras will play dance music at its best, alternatively!

The Vienna Ball in Dubai takes place in cooperation with the City of Vienna.

(subject to change, as of 15 January 2023)

Dress code

Gents: Black tie, dinner jacket, uniform (large suite)
Ladies: long evening gown
Traditional costumes are welcome

Without the required dress code entrance will be refused and the ticket will lose its validity.
Tickets already purchased cannot be returned.

May we introduce? Our artists!

Welcome on stage

Iryna Tsymbal
Principal dancer of the Association
Vienna State Opera Ballet

Iryna Tsymbal

Welcome on stage

Mischa Sosnovschi
Principal dancer of the Association
Vienna State Opera Ballet

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Welcome on stage

Alexandra Scholik
Soprano from Vienna

Scholik
Weinhappel

Welcome on stage

Thomas Weinhappel
Baritone from Vienna

Frühlingskonzert der Gardemusik, Wiener Hofburg

Welcome on stage

Symphonic orchestra of the
Austrian Armed Forces

Chitu

Welcome on stage

Andrei V. Chitu
Emcee & Choreographer from Vienna

Welcome on stage

LP Swing Orchestra
United Kingdom

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Welcome on stage

Vera Fartushnyak
World ProAm Showdance Champion
World ProAm Viennese Waltz Champion

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Welcome on stage

David Odstrcil & Tara Bohak
10 Dance World Champions

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Welcome on stage

Rossecker
Traditional folk ensemble from Styria

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Conductor

Colonel Bernhard Heher
Chief of the Military Music

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Emcee

Reine Abou Rjeily
TV & Radio host

Partners & Sponsors

City of Vienna

The City of Vienna has been promoting and supporting Vienna Balls worldwide for over 50 years now. At the beginning of the ball, all ladies receive a ladies' donation provided by the city!
We are very happy that "our" city is involved when it comes to bringing Dubai a little closer to Vienna.

City of Vienna

The City of Vienna has been promoting and supporting Vienna Balls worldwide for over 50 years now. At the beginning of the ball, all ladies receive a ladies' donation provided by the city!
We are very happy that "our" city is involved when it comes to bringing Dubai a little closer to Vienna.

City of Vienna

The City of Vienna has been promoting and supporting Vienna Balls worldwide for over 50 years now. At the beginning of the ball, all ladies receive a ladies' donation provided by the city!
We are very happy that "our" city is involved when it comes to bringing Dubai a little closer to Vienna.