• Napoleon Bonaparte commissions a theater on the site of Collège Cardinal Lemoine in Paris, designed as a cultural space for performance and public gathering.
  
• What begins as a traditional theater quietly lays the foundation for what will evolve into the world’s oldest cabaret.

• During the Franco-Prussian War, the theater was completely destroyed by fire, erasing the original structure.
  
• Rather than ending its story, this moment becomes a turning point, opening the door for a more ambitious and enduring reinvention.

• In the same year he completes the Eiffel Tower, Gustave Eiffel rebuilds the venue using his signature iron framework, bringing engineering precision into performance design.
  
• Reopened as Paradis Latin, it quickly gained recognition for its elegant staging and distinctly Parisian style.

• Over the decades, Paradis Latin has become a cornerstone of Paris nightlife, known for combining cabaret, theatre, and spectacle in one experience.
  
• Its productions draw over 150,000 visitors annually, cementing its reputation as one of the city’s most enduring cultural venues.

• In 2018, Walter Butler acquired the venue and commissioned choreographer Kamel Ouali to reimagine its creative direction.
  
• The result is L’Oiseau Paradis, a critically acclaimed show that blends traditional cabaret elements with contemporary storytelling and staging.

• For the first time in over 200 years, Paradis Latin performs outside France.
  
• At Taj Dubai, Paris Paradis introduces an East-meets-West production, combining live cabaret, fine dining, and nightlife into a single, fully curated evening designed specifically for Dubai.

Directed by Kamel Ouali, Love by Paradis blends classic Parisian cabaret with desert-inspired storytelling. With 20+ performers selected from 2,500 global auditions, this is a show designed specifically for Dubai—not a touring production.

Every costume is created exclusively by Parisian fashion house On Aura Tout Vu. Expect runway-level craftsmanship on stage, with each scene defined by bold silhouettes, textures, and rapid costume changes.

Your 3-course French-Mediterranean meal is timed to the show. Created by Chef Zouhair Bouhlal (trained in Michelin-starred kitchens), each course arrives between acts so you never miss a moment.

The Art Deco space is built to immerse you from the moment you enter. Five handcrafted mosaics by SICIS (Ravenna), including the signature tiger flying from Paris to the Burj Khalifa, set the tone before the performance even begins.

• One of France’s most influential choreographers, Kamel Ouali is known for redefining modern cabaret and large-scale stage productions.
  
• He brings his signature style, precision, theatricality, and emotion to Love by Paradis, shaping how every movement feels on stage.

• The owner of Paradis Latin, Walter Butler, is responsible for reviving the historic cabaret and expanding it beyond Paris.
  
• His vision for Dubai transforms the show into a full evening experience, combining performance, dining, and design into one cohesive concept.

• Costumes are designed by Parisian couture house On Aura Tout Vu, known for bold, sculptural runway pieces.
  
• Each look is created exclusively for the show, turning every performance into a sequence of moving fashion moments.

• Executive Chef Zouhair Bouhlal, trained in Michelin-starred kitchens, leads the dining experience.
  
• His menu blends French technique with Mediterranean and Moroccan influences, designed to match the pace and energy of the show.

• The cast features 20+ singers, dancers, and aerial artists selected from over 2,500 global auditions.
  
• This international ensemble brings together different styles and disciplines, creating a performance that feels dynamic, precise, and constantly evolving.

• The venue’s visual identity is shaped by a team of international artists and designers.
  
• From mosaics by Dimitri Rybaltchenko to handcrafted work by Italian atelier SICIS, the space is built as an extension of the performance.