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Etihad Arena - Yas Island Tickets

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Yas Island, Ab

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About Etihad Arena - Yas Island

Etihad Arena sits on the Yas Bay Waterfront at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, as a premier indoor multi-purpose arena with a flexible configuration that accommodates sports, concerts, family shows, and special events. The venue can host up to 18,000 in a full bowl, with more than 13,600 seats in a comfortable, adaptable layout. The Main Bowl spans 3,565 m² and uses modular seating and draping to switch between stadium and theatre configurations, ensuring a superior experience whether you’re here for a blockbuster concert, a basketball game, or a global awards show.

Whether you’re planning a night out on Yas Island or traveling for a major event, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby accommodations and dining. Secure your seats with confidence, and enjoy everything Etihad Arena has to offer.

Etihad Arena’s waterfront setting on Yas Island places you close to a host of hotels, restaurants, and entertainment options. From Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island (0.7 km away) to Park Inn by Radisson Yas Island and DoubleTree by Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island Residences, there are flexible lodging choices to suit different preferences and budgets. For dining and convenience, consider affiliate options that combine proximity with reliable service. Transit to the venue is straightforward: the arena is about 7 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport, and Yas Island is served by Abu Dhabi bus routes (including 190 to Yas Island) and taxis. Parking is ample on-site, with waterfront parking options and clear guidance on official pages to help you plan ahead. When events are announced, check for RESCHEDULED from its original date or Date to be announced statuses, and grab your tickets early for performances like UFC events, NBA Abu Dhabi Games, IIFA Awards, Disney on Ice, and world-class concerts such as Muse in 2026.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location/venue type: Indoor multi-purpose arena located on Yas Bay Waterfront, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
  • Capacity: Up to 18,000 in full bowl; about 13,600+ seated with flexible configurations.
  • Seating/configuration: Main Bowl is 3,565 m² with modular seating and draping to switch between stadium and theatre setups.
  • Parking: Ample on-site parking with waterfront options (Parking guidance available on official pages).
  • Transit: About 7 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport; accessible by Abu Dhabi’s bus routes (e.g., 190 to Yas Island) and taxis.
  • Nearby hotels: Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island (around 0.7 km away), plus other Yas Island properties such as Park Inn by Radisson Yas Island and DoubleTree by Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island Residences nearby.
  • Notable events hosted: UFC events (including Holloway vs. Kattar 2021 and UFC 257), NBA Abu Dhabi Games, IIFA Awards, Disney on Ice, Guns N' Roses 2023, Westlife, The Lion King, Mercury World Tour, and EuroLeague Final Four 2024/25; Muse concert planned for Feb 2026.