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! | |
07:00pm | Champagne reception (reception hall) |
07:45pm | Doors open |
08:00pm | Opening 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!" |
08:45pm | Beginning of the multi-course dinner (ball room) Enjoy delicacies from the Emirates and Austria at the highest level! |
08:45pm | Principal ballet dancers of the Association Vienna State Opera Ballet Mischa Sosnovschi & Iryna Tsymbal Viennese Waltz "Frühlingsstimme" by Johann Strauss II |
09:30pm | Show of the World Champions in 10 Dance David Odstrcil & Tara Bohak Ballroom dancing at its best! |
09:35pm | Famous 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! |
10:05pm | Show of the World Champion ProAm Showdance Vera Fartushnyak & Partner You will be amazed! |
10:55pm | Show of the World Champions in 10 Dance David Odstrcil & Tara Bohak Latin American dancing at its best! |
11:30pm | Rossecker - Austrian folk ensemble Immerse yourself in the world of Austrian traditional costume, music and culture! |
Midnight | Quadrille 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 |
12:15am | Sweet after midnight snack (reception hall) |
02:00am | Carriages |
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
Welcome on stage
Mischa Sosnovschi
Principal dancer of the Association
Vienna State Opera Ballet
Welcome on stage
Alexandra Scholik
Soprano from Vienna
Welcome on stage
Thomas Weinhappel
Baritone from Vienna
Welcome on stage
Symphonic orchestra of the
Austrian Armed Forces
Welcome on stage
Andrei V. Chitu
Emcee & Choreographer from Vienna
Welcome on stage
LP Swing Orchestra
United Kingdom
Welcome on stage
Vera Fartushnyak
World ProAm Showdance Champion
World ProAm Viennese Waltz Champion
Welcome on stage
David Odstrcil & Tara Bohak
10 Dance World Champions
Welcome on stage
Rossecker
Traditional folk ensemble from Styria
Conductor
Colonel Bernhard Heher
Chief of the Military Music
Emcee
Reine Abou Rjeily
TV & Radio host