8 Moments That Made Opening Night of Dubai Opera House so Awesome

After months of anticipation, the Dubai Opera House finally opened its doors last night. Legendary tenor Placido Domingo gave the inaugural performance, which brought 2,000 well-dressed attendees to the new structure. Inspired by an Arabic dhow boat, the building, which sits just next to the Burj Khalifa, is both the city's and the country's first opera house.

From the best dressed guests to the beautiful interiors, see eight moments that made opening night so awesome.