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The multifunctional sports and concert venue Etihad Arena is the pride of the United Arab Emirates and all countries of the Arabian Peninsula. It has become a living embodiment of the wealth of the UAE, advanced technologies and cultural unity of all countries of the world.
Everything about this arena is unique: from its location to the events that take place in it. Etihad Arena opened in 2021 on the artificial Yas Island, located in the Persian Gulf. It has become the largest indoor venue in the region and a place of attraction for tourists from all over the world.
The capacity of the arena is 18,000 people, and the technical capabilities of the site are simply limitless. It hosts large-scale concerts of famous singers and bands, entertainment shows rich in innovative, complex special effects, sports competitions where boxing and MMA stars meet. Fantastic shows for children, musicals, and famous comedians also take place here.
In the few years since its opening, many significant events have already taken place here. MMA and boxing fans know that the arena has become a venue for fights under the auspices of the famous UFC promotion. The fights between Poirier and McGregor, Oliveira and Makhachev, Bivol and Ramirez have become the top fights in the history of this venue.
Since 2025, the Etihad Arena has been hosting the Euroleague Basketball Final Four.
The venue hosts more than just sporting events. Madonna, Lana Del Rey, Guns N' Roses, Coldplay, and Katy Perry have all performed here. So, both sports fans and music fans — and anyone who likes to have fun and be comfortable — can buy tickets to the Etihad Arena. For those who appreciate premium-class recreation, the arena offers luxurious boxes with restaurant service, designer decoration, excellent visibility of the stage and other bonuses.
There is a great park around the arena, there are cafes and restaurants for every taste, an excellent promenade area - your holiday on Yas Island with a visit to the Etihad Arena will become one of the most vivid memories.