Etihad Arena is a 18,000 capacity indoor arena located in the Yas Bay Waterfront district of Abu Dhabi. The arena has hosted a wide range of exciting live events from boxing and swimming to artists like Imagine Dragons and Guns N’ Roses.
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Etihad Arena is the largest indoor entertainment venue in the Middle East, located on the waterfront of Yas Bay on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Designed by HOK, the arena boasts a flexible seating capacity of up to 18,000, accommodating a wide range of events from intimate gatherings to large-scale concerts and sporting events.
Opened in January 2021, Etihad Arena has hosted numerous high-profile events, including UFC fights, NBA preseason games, concerts by artists like Guns N' Roses and Imagine Dragons, and theatrical performances such as The Lion King. Its design features sustainable elements like solar panels, adjustable sun-shade louvers, and thermal buffer spaces to mitigate the impact of Abu Dhabi’s extreme heat.