Abu Dhabi to invest $1.7 billion in Sphere venue on Yas Island

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

May 14, 2026 11:00 AM EDT

The Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi will invest USD 1.7 billion in the construction phase of this landmark project on Yas Island

Construction expected to be completed by the end of 2029

With a capacity of up to 20,000, Sphere Abu Dhabi will host immersive experiences, concert residencies, sporting spectacles and brand events

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