In pictures: Behind the scenes at Cirque du Soleil

Performers train during a rehearsal at the Cirque Du Soleil's Dralion show at the Sheikh Saeed Hall in Dubai World Trade Center. Silvia Razgova / The National

Performers train during a rehearsal at the Cirque Du Soleil's Dralion show at the Sheikh Saeed Hall in Dubai World Trade Center. Silvia Razgova / The National

Costumes and wardrobe sit ready backstage at the Cirque Du Soleil's Dralion show at the Sheikh Saeed Hall in Dubai World Trade Center. Silvia Razgova / The National

Costumes and wardrobe sit ready backstage at the Cirque Du Soleil's Dralion show at the Sheikh Saeed Hall in Dubai World Trade Center. Silvia Razgova / The National

Performers train during a rehearsal at the Cirque Du Soleil's Dralion show at the Sheikh Saeed Hall in Dubai World Trade Center. Silvia Razgova / The National

Performers train during a rehearsal at the Cirque Du Soleil's Dralion show at the Sheikh Saeed Hall in Dubai World Trade Center. Silvia Razgova / The National

Performers train during a rehearsal at the Cirque Du Soleil's Dralion show at the Sheikh Saeed Hall in Dubai World Trade Center. Silvia Razgova / The National