The Egyptian Opera House (Dar Al-Opera Al-Masreya) photographed at night on Gezira Island, Cairo, with its distinctive domed main hall illuminated in orange and red light, and an adjacent facade lit in blue and pink projections. Opened in 1988, the complex is Egypt's premier performing arts venue, hosting opera, ballet, classical music, and theatrical performances. The building's Islamic-influenced architecture, designed by Japanese firm Nikken Sekkei, makes it one of the most recognizable cultural landmarks in Cairo.