An older woman arrives at a hospital with a broken foot and no memory of who she is. A head nurse, a police officer and a trainee try to piece together her identity, and their investigation starts to reveal as much about them as it does about the patient. That’s the setup for Hanné, an Arabic-language stage comedy at Meyana Theatre, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, on Sunday 15 November 2026.
Platinumlist lists 7:30 pm doors, an 8 pm curtain and a 65-minute runtime. The production’s Instagram announcement also gives 8 pm for the show. The live seat map showed Silver at AED 225 per person at the standard price on 8 November, with Gold and VIP also listed. Before choosing seats, read its 15+ age rule and check whether everyone in your group is comfortable following a dialogue-led comedy in Arabic.
Hanné tickets and show terms on Platinumlist
A hospital mystery played as an ensemble comedy
Elie Kamal wrote and directed the play. The Dubai cast lists Nada Abou Farhat, Salma Shalabi, Elie Njeim and Joyce Abou Jaoudé. The nurse is also a nun, the officer is in no hurry to take charge, and the trainee is keen to get involved. It’s a setup that gives the characters plenty of room to get in each other’s way. The woman’s identity drives the plot, but each person’s idea of how to solve the mystery gives the others something to push back against.
Choose this if your group enjoys the kind of comedy where a line can change the balance of a scene and a new piece of information can change how you read a character. The promoter describes a fast-moving play about memory, doubt and the impulse to fix other people’s problems. The hospital premise is an easy way in. The dialogue and the shifting relationships are what you’ll be following for most of the evening.
If you’re bringing a friend who only knows a little Arabic, show them the announcement before you buy. The short promo helps you start the conversation about language, but the play asks more of a listener than following the setup. Think about whether your friend would enjoy working out who knows what as the four characters pursue competing explanations. If catching each exchange is important to them, ask about surtitles first.
The producer’s reel shows the four characters in a hospital corridor and confirms the Sunday performance at Jumeirah Beach Hotel. It gives you the tone and the language of the promotion without giving away how the story resolves.
Check the language and age rules before picking seats
Platinumlist’s show-specific admission section lists Arabic and 15+. It does not advertise surtitles in the checked listing. If a guest needs a translation to follow a fast exchange, ask the organiser whether one will be available before buying. The premise is straightforward enough to describe in a sentence, but that won’t replace being able to follow the jokes and disclosures as they happen.
Art For All’s event page shows a different set of language, duration and age details in its information section. For admission, use the exact terms displayed by Platinumlist for the Dubai show. Treat 15 as the minimum age when planning the group. If the organiser tells you a different rule applies, ask the seller to confirm that in writing before you pay. The same caution applies if your evening depends on a particular running time or an interval. The ticket listing gives 65 minutes, while the promoter page lists two hours with an interval. Keep any pickup after the play flexible until those details are confirmed.
Choose assigned seats or a VIP ticket
Open the seat map for Sunday 15 November and compare seats before committing to a tier. The live map on 8 November showed Silver, Gold and VIP in its active price legend. Bronze was labelled on the map in grey, with no active price in the legend. Dubai Calendar still displays a range starting at AED 175. Budget from the seats you can select for your group on the day.
| Section | Standard per person | Two seats | What you’re choosing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | AED 225 | AED 450 | A tiered block behind Gold |
| Gold | AED 275 | AED 550 | A block closer to the stage |
| VIP Meet and Greet | AED 350 | AED 700 | The front block and a meet and greet |
The map shows lower prices alongside the Platinumlist Plus label. The table uses the standard prices, before any separate charges that may appear at checkout. The map can change as seats sell. Open the official Hanné seat map
Choose the row before paying for the tier
For a dialogue-led comedy, a clear view of all four performers can matter more than a close view of one. The hotel describes the auditorium as tiered. The map shows curved rows and entrances on either side between the Gold and Silver blocks. Zoom into the section and look at the seat’s position across the row as well as how far forward it is. A pair nearer the middle of Silver may suit you better than a more expensive pair at the edge of Gold if you want a view across the whole stage. The map shows position. Ask the venue if you need to check a specific sightline or route.
Gold costs AED 50 more per person than Silver. If there are four of you, that is AED 200 more for the group at the checked standard prices. Look for four seats together in each section before deciding whether it’s worth paying the difference. If you’re happy sitting in two pairs, compare rows close to each other before splitting the order. The house terms say allocated seats cannot be exchanged or refunded, so one person booking the whole group is the simplest way to avoid gaps.
Choose VIP if you want the extra time with the production
The VIP Meet and Greet block sits in front of Gold on the map and Platinumlist says that tier includes the meeting. Two VIP admissions come to AED 700 at the standard rate, AED 150 more than two Gold seats. The listing gives no meeting time, location or names of participating cast members. If meeting a particular performer matters to you or you have to leave promptly, ask the promoter before paying. If you mainly want a closer view of the stage, compare the Gold seats you can actually select first.
Arrive at the conference centre before curtain
| Checkpoint | Plan for |
|---|---|
| Destination | Meyana Theatre, first floor of the Conference Centre, Jumeirah Beach Hotel |
| Doors | 7:30 pm on Platinumlist |
| Performance | 8 pm, confirmed by the seller and production reel |
| Late arrival | Admission is at the duty manager’s discretion |
| Leaving the room | The event terms specify no readmission |
Set the destination to Jumeirah Beach Hotel and look for the Conference Centre. The hotel calls the room Meyana Auditorium, while the show listing calls it Meyana Theatre. If you are coming by taxi, give the driver both the hotel and the conference-centre destination. If you need step-free access, ask the hotel for the nearest drop-off, the lift route to the first floor and the auditorium door staff will use. For a wheelchair place or a companion seat, confirm the allocation with the event seller as well. The hotel’s conference page mentions valet service for events. Check with the hotel whether it applies to this public performance and where to enter if you are driving. Meyana Auditorium contact details
Aim to reach the conference centre around 7:30 pm, with time to find the room, scan in and get to your row. If the play runs to the seller’s advertised 65 minutes and begins on time, that suggests about 9:05 pm before people start leaving. Treat it as an estimate. The two-hour duration on Art For All’s page would put the finish around 10 pm at the same curtain time, 55 minutes later. Confirm the runtime before you arrange a fixed pickup or a dinner reservation after the show. If you book VIP, leave room for the meet and greet as well.
If dinner is part of the plan, finish in time to reach the theatre before curtain. The seller says the theatre bar opens an hour before curtain, at 7 pm, and allows only purchases from that bar inside the auditorium. Doors are still listed for 7:30 pm. Once you’ve entered, the no-readmission rule means you should finish any errands outside first. The seller also excludes professional cameras and audio or video recorders. Give friends arriving separately their ticket details and the first-floor destination before you enter. For guests going by bus, the seller points to route 8 and Wild Wadi 1 for the final walk. Check the current departure for your direction before choosing it for the return. Platinumlist house rules and directions
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