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YAS ISLAND TO BE HOME OF SPHERE ABU DHABI, A NEW GLOBAL ICON FOR IMMERSIVE ENTERTAINMENT - Sphere Enterta

The 20,000-seat venue will be the world’s second Sphere and is expected to draw conferences, brand events and immersive shows.

  • On Thursday, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Sphere Entertainment announced that Yas Island will host Sphere Abu Dhabi, a $1.7 billion construction project.
  • The venue will be the second of its kind globally, following Sphere Vegas's 2023 opening. Executive Chairman James Dolan of Sphere Entertainment said the collaboration represents his company's vision for a global network of venues.
  • Scheduled to open at the end of 2029, the 20,000-capacity arena will feature a wraparound Exosphere screen and host immersive productions highlighting Emirati culture and artists.
  • Positioned near Zayed International Airport, the venue will boost economic diversification and reinforce Yas Island as a global events destination. Chairman Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak said the investment signals Abu Dhabi's long-term ambition.
  • DCT holds exclusive rights to develop venues across the Middle East and North Africa for over 10 years. Al Mubarak indicated the partnership may pursue additional mini spheres within the region.
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The Arabian Stories News broke the news on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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