The Dubai Opera opened to fanfare in late August. Photo courtesy Dubai Opera.

Ballerina clips became a signature of Van Cleef & Arpels following their initial invention in the 1940s. Photo by Patrick Gries; © Van Cleef & Arpels.

BY KAREN AANONSEN

Van Cleef & Arpels is lending razzle-dazzle to the Dubai Opera. The jeweler — known for its long ties with ballet, spurred on by Louis Arpels — has announced a partnership with the newly-opened performing arts venue in the United Arab Emirates. Dance performances at the downtown theater will be exclusively sponsored by Van Cleef & Arpels, starting with the classical ballets “Coppélia” and “Giselle.” The former will entrance on September 15 and 17, while the latter will leap onto the stage on September 16. “Femininity and grace have always provided constant inspiration for our creations, giving rise to various artistic collaborations,” says Alessandro Maffi, Managing Director of Van Cleef & Arpels Middle East & India. “We are proud to embark on a new friendship with the Dubai Opera, in bringing the art of ballet and dance to the Emirate.”

—Fall 2016