503
theatre seats on two levels
8 x 5m
stage
6 x 3.5m
LED back wall
200
guests in The Crystal Bar
Port Rashid
Dubai
Take a walk through the theatre
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One theatre, many types of event
Fixed seating on two levels makes the theatre ideal for any event where the audience faces a stage, or where speakers and performers address the room.
Live Performances & Arts
Music concert · stand-up comedy · opera and classical · theatrical play · dance performance · school or university production · cultural event
Business & Professional Events
Conference or seminar · workshop · motivational speakers · product launch · training or masterclass
Media, Production & Private
Film, TV and photography · podcast and recording · film Rehearsals and auditions · private shows, parties and celebrations
Not sure if your event fits? Tell us what you have in mind
Rates at a glance
All rates in UAE Dirhams, excluding 5% VAT.
SHOW OR EVENT DAY
28,000
AED, full day
18,000
AED, half day (evening, after 5pm)
REHEARSAL DAY
12,500
AED, full day
7,500
AED, half day (evening, after 5pm)
Add what you need
LED screens · Tech AV packages · Backline · Technicians (Senior General Technician minimum) · DET permit and ticketing
Show Day Hire: Includes a Duty Manager, 3 ushers, marketing and social media support and basic tech AV
Rehearsal Day Hire: Venue space only. Any technical equipment is agreed and charged separately.
Seating and capacity
503 fixed seats: 367 in the stalls and 136 in the balcony.
175
192
136
Royal stalls
Regular & Rear
Balcony
The technical details
LED screens · Midas M32 sound desk and Martin Blackline PA · Digital Chamsys lighting · Backline for music shows
Hire, Tech AV, Permits & Ticketing
Rates for 2026-2027, inclusions, technicians, DET permits and ticketing.
Technical
Specifications
Stage, screens, sound, lighting, plans and seating.
Venue
Hire Guide
The theatre, the spaces and recent shows.
Tell us about your event
The more you tell us, the quicker we can quote.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
Our team replies within 48 hours. We will check availability or offer alternative dates and you'll receive a quote. You can ask for a site visit before you decide.
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Your theatre in Dubai
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Your space on board
Alongside the main theatre, there are additional spaces to host your guests
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The Theatre
503 seats, permanent LED screens, full AV.
The Crystal Bar
Part of your hire. Space to host 200 people. Fully licensed.
The Lobby
Part of your hire. Space for your own media wall.
Captain's Boardroom
A VIP meeting room or small conference space beside the balcony. Ask for hire rates
The QE2, moored on Dubai's historic waterfront
Port Rashid sits at the mouth of Dubai Creek, among the city's maritime hubs and heritage districts. Al Shindagha is its next-door neighbour, and the Gold Souk and Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood are both within 1.6 km.
Frequently asked questions
Theatre by QE2 is operated by Outside The Box Events (OTBE), the sole operator of Theatre by QE2 within the Queen Elizabeth 2 Hotel, Port Rashid. Outside The Box Events LLC, PO Box 282487, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. DED License Number 668117.
