Volvo Ocean Race in Abu Dhabi

As part of the Volvo Ocean Race stopover festivities, BBC Worldwide is bringing Blue Planet in Concert to the Middle East for the first time, with performances in Abu Dhabi on December 12 and 13. The concert combines spectacular, specially cut high definition footage from the award-winning TV series The Blue Planet with an emotional and evocative musical score performed by a live orchestra. Five-time Oscar-nominated composer George Fenton will lead a 75-piece orchestra on a purpose-built, floating stage in the waters off Abu Dhabi’s Corniche under a 10-meter wide screen. Tickets, ranging from $82 to $164, are on sale now from Time Out Tickets www.timeouttickets.com or in person at the Dubai Media City box offices. Tickets bought online can be collected from the venue in Abu Dhabi on the day of the event. The concert kicks off a three-week festival celebrating the Volvo Ocean Race, an eight-month, round-the-world yacht race. As one of eight stopover points on the course, Abu Dhabi is hosting cultural events, maritime races and other activities while the seven yacht teams are in port. For more information, visit www.volvooceanraceabudhabi.com.