20 July 2007 - After a successful first season, ‘Jumana – Secret of the Desert’ returns to the Al Sahra amphitheatre from 1 October 2007 to dazzle audiences with a sound, light, water and pyrotechnic extravaganza, telling the story of Prince Omar and his princess through dance and narration by Omar Sharif.

The Jumana show is the only permanent live entertainment in Dubai, celebrating the region’s rich history and culture, interpreting fable and folkloric themes from the Gulf, the Maghreb, the Levant, Yemen, Oman and Persia into a spellbinding fantasy. With more than 60 dancers and acrobats; camels and horses; the production is a thrilling combination of state-of-the-art effects against a spectacular desert backdrop. Jumana is performed daily at 21:00, Tuesday to Saturday, at the Al Sahra Desert Resort, in Dubailand.

The food and beverage outlets at Al Sahra showcase popular dishes from around the regions of Arabia, the Maghreb and the Gulf in a simple and authentic manner. Traditional dishes such as Ouzi (a whole lamb cooked in a ground pit for 24 hrs), an array of deluxe BBQ items seasoned in Arabic spices cooked on a charcoal grill, and live bread baking stations from Syria and Egypt, are several of the interactive cooking displays on offer. The outdoor Lahab (‘flame’ in Arabic) restaurant is situated next to the amphitheatre’s souq area with the setting sun as a backdrop. Inside the Amphitheatre, the Jumana Lounge provides a wide selection of beverages and Middle Eastern tapas ‘a la carte’ for guests to enjoy before or after the show.

The main entertainment complex also incorporates a traditional Arabic craft souk, a Bedouin style village area, a date plantation with a falaj (an ancient Arabic irrigation system), a camel farm; a petting zoo and horse stables surrounded by indigenous regional flora and fauna in a typical desert oasis landscape – an ideal setting for the day visitor.

PUBLIC TICKETS

The world-class extravaganza ‘Jumana – Secret of the Desert’ is a highlight on the Dubai’s social and cultural scene. Performed daily at 21:00, Tuesday to Saturday, in the Al Sahra Amphitheatre, the Jumana show has become a ‘must-see’; Combined with authentic Arabic dining options, it offers a once-in-the-lifetime experience to all visitors in Dubai. For reservations, please call the Al Sahra Box Office on 04 367-9500. Show tickets are AED230 per adult and AED115 per child (4-12 years old). A return transfer to the Resort will be available from selected 4 and 5 star hotels.