Abu Dhabi to Host World's Second Sphere Entertainment Venue
The iconic spherical venue, following its Las Vegas success, will expand to the UAE capital, enhancing its cultural and entertainment landscape.
- Sphere Entertainment Co. and Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism announced plans to construct the second Sphere venue in the UAE capital.
- The new venue will mirror the size and technological features of the original Las Vegas Sphere, which includes a 20,000-person capacity and a massive LED display.
- Abu Dhabi will finance the construction and pay a franchise fee to Sphere Entertainment, along with annual fees for creative content and technology use.
- The expansion aligns with Abu Dhabi's Tourism Strategy 2030, aiming to establish the city as a cultural and innovation hub and increase annual visitors to 39 million.
- The Las Vegas Sphere, which opened in 2023, has become a major attraction, hosting concerts and events with its cutting-edge audio-visual technology.