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His Highness Sheikh Majid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, attended the premiere of the acclaimed play ‘The Return of the Phoenix’ presented by the famed Rahbani family on Wednesday, October 1, as part of ‘Eid in Dubai’ celebrations.  
HH Sheikh Majid was welcomed by Laila Suhail, Chief Executive Officer of DSF Office, and Ibrahim Saleh, Coordinator General of DSF Office. The play attracted a sell-out crowd at the Airport Expo Dubai and premiered as one of the main highlights of the new initiative organised by the Dubai Shopping Festival Office along with National Bonds, the founder sponsor.   
 
Amidst the buoyant and unique atmosphere of Dubai during the celebrations marking Eid-Al-Fitr, Return of the Phoenix was a dramatic spectacle that delighted families celebrating the Eid holidays, enthralling people of different cultural and religious orientations as they witnessed the Rahbani family''s flair for artistry, drama and music.

The theme of the play is inspired by a great war that brought out a people''s undying love for Byblos. Written by the iconic writer/composer Mansour Rahbani, produced by Osama Rahabni and directed by the talented Marwan Rahbani, the highly acclaimed cultural performance was staged for the first time outside Lebanon, making its debut in Dubai during the biggest Eid celebrations witnessed in the region.  

’The Return of the Phoenix’ focuses on faith and hope in the human race and on the undying nature of love that, like the Phoenix, rises and endures no matter what.

The latest creation by Rahbani follows a long and storied tradition of cultural milestones. The writings of the Rahbani Theatre feature the dynamics of mingling of history, cultures, nations and peoples, tackling various socio-political problems of the Arab world. For generations, the Rahbani Theatre has succeeded in introducing a new generation of singers, who went on to become famous stars in the Arab world.

The cast for the play includes versatile performers including Antoine Karbage, Ghassan Saliba, and the new face Hiba Touji, along with Rifaat Tarabay, Takla Chamoun, Paul Suleiman, Assad Haddad, Nazih Youssef, Youssef Haddad, and many more. The play will be held at the Airport Expo Dubai for the last time on Friday, October 3. Tickets are available at all Virgin Megastore outlets.
 
National Bonds is the founder sponsor of ‘Eid in Dubai’, and supported by wasl, the asset management group owned by Dubai Real Estate Corporation. ARY Exclusive, Emirates, Dubai Festival City, and Dubai World Trade Centre are the key sponsors of the event and organised in association with Dubai Shopping Malls Group and Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group.     

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