Etihad Arena

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Saidqodir Yusupov

Level 8 Local Expert

Place is bright and so modern. Can be super crowded. Parking gets wild. Leaving your car far away is recommended.

Алина Мелешенко

Level 2 Local Expert

Худшая организация концерта! Простояли перед закрытыми дверьми арены два с половиной часа, так как заявленное в билетах открытие откладывалось организаторами. Никакой дополнительной информации не было предоставлено потребителям. После многочасового ожидания, когда зашли в арену, занять места в зале не позволили ещё около часа. Не советую выбирать концерты в данной арене. The worst concert organization! We stood in front of the closed doors of the arena for two and a half hours, as the opening announced in the tickets was postponed by the organizers. No additional information was provided to consumers. After waiting for hours, when they entered the arena, they were not allowed to take seats in the hall for about another hour. I do not recommend choosing concerts in this arena.

Incognito 6044

Level 2 Local Expert

Gain great experience everything was perfect

Александр Ж.

Level 6 Local Expert

Very spacious and cool!

Anna Alex

Level 6 Local Expert

We visited this concert venue for the first time. We were at a JLO concert. An amazing organization. We had tickets to the Golden Circle. When approaching the island, heavy traffic jams were expected, but fortunately there were none. We got out in the parking lot, there were enough places. Then we went to the concert hall, and when we came to it, we saw that there were several entrances. The signs are large and bright. We easily figured out where we needed to go, and the security guards kindly checked our tickets at the entrance and let us through, putting on our wristbands. Then it was also intuitively clear where to go, no crowding, no queues, everything was clear and coordinated. The sound was amazing, we were satisfied with the concert and the venue! There were also no traffic jams or stampedes after the concert. And the most important thing is that the number of tickets was sold so that there was no overflow.

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Виктор Марков

Level 11 Local Expert

Great. We were at a Rod Stewart concert. What struck me was the lack of queues both at the entrance and at the exit. Clean and comfortable. Light, sound and ventilation are all at the highest level. We were here for the first time and were surprised.: how can this be done without queues?)) The managers practically walked me by the hand to the place, it was very pleasant. We will keep an eye on the concert schedule and will be happy to visit this venue again. All the world!

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Анна А

Level 12 Local Expert

It's a great arena, we went to a Jennifer Lopez concert. The organization is top-notch - no queues, everything is clear, it's not hot, the sound is generally good. Only after that there was a lot of garbage on the floor, as the audience bought popcorn, snacks, cola right in the arena and, accordingly, immediately threw it away (

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msneu

Level 12 Local Expert

Excellent organization of the Jennifer Lopez concert! Quick entry, well-coordinated security, air-conditioned hall, sound, light, show - everything is fine! J'LO is great! Thanks!

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Алексей Никитин

Level 5 Local Expert

I attended the musical Les miserables at the Etihad Arena. The entrance to the building is perfectly organized. Everything is divided into sectors. The staff is very polite and friendly. The waiting area is huge and very comfortable. The buffet tables are well organized. There are many different points with snacks and drinks. There are no queues anywhere. Neither before the performance, nor during the intermission. Prices for drinks and snacks are very low for Abu Dhabi. Navigation to places is perfect. The chairs are comfortable. The distance between the seats is huge. The sound and light are at a very professional level. The ventilation is excellent. I liked the playground. And most importantly, I saw an excellent management job. Because everything works perfectly. The staff are perfectly matched. Everyone does their job well and creates a harmonious atmosphere before and after the event. Thank you very much!🤝 I will definitely come and visit your site again!

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Алена В.

Level 5 Local Expert

We attended a concert. Excellent organization of the passage and accommodation of guests: there are a lot of people, but despite this, streams quickly flow into their entrances, bags / pouches are quickly visible, and staff are on every couple of meters, telling where to go.

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Anishka T.

Level 15 Local Expert

The first time we were in the Etihat arena. The concert starts at 8:00, the doors opened at 7:00. People gather around 5:00. There are two entrances from 2 to 5, then they divide into 4, there is a guard and checks the bags. You can't take selfies with a stick!! Posters. They 'll take everything away . Then quickly go through ticket control. Everything is clear. The fan zone is launched first, you need to wait for them to enter, then the dance floor is launched. A lot of people had problems with tickets, tickets did not appear in the application. Therefore, write to the support service in advance. Tickets will be sent to your email address.

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Алевтина Королева

Level 3 Local Expert

We were at a Jennifer Lopez concert. The organization is wonderful. No queues, no crowds. I liked everything. The only drawback is that you cannot pay for food and drinks in cash, only with a card.

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Катерина Б.

Level 8 Local Expert

It's a very cool location for events: it doesn't take long to get in and out, despite the number of people at the concerts, everything is well organized. There are separate queues inside for the purchase of drinks and snacks, depending on the sector with seats. You can't bring any of this with you. It's not stuffy inside, the sound is great.

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Оксана Хрыпко

Level 6 Local Expert

It's a bit confusing to purchase tickets and get a qr code. However, the staff helps. The concert venue itself is perfectly organized. There is an air-conditioned amphitheater in front of the complex for waiting.

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Nafisa Dusmatova

Level 4 Local Expert

I really liked it, I went to the Enrique Iglesias concert on November 1, I had an unforgettable impression from the concert, the staff is great, we are always happy to help and helped, well, what else can I say is cool...

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Алексей Федоров

Level 13 Local Expert

Excellent organization of the Jennifer Lopez concert event! No queues. Great sound and a good view of the stage from anywhere

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Александра Орлова

Level 16 Local Expert

Good afternoon We've been to an amazing performance here, the opera. We really liked the opera, the building itself is very clean and tidy, and the acoustics are good.

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Николай Бараненко

Level 30 Local Expert

I was at the concert of the same Hans Zimmer. To say that it was great is an understatement. Sound and light illumination are beyond praise. Comparing with the performances of, say, imperial orchestra at CSKA Arena, etihad Arena wins. The sound is more juicy and saturated. And playing with the light makes a real show out of the performance. In general, of course, it's not cheap, but it's worth the money. If you are staying in Dubai, then a taxi will cost you about 5k rubles one way or there is a live hack. You arrive by bus at Abu Dhabi airport and from there by taxi. A regular bus runs every 30-40 minutes, and that's great even at night.🔥

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Денис С.

Level 30 Local Expert

After attending the Sting 3.0 concert in Abu Dhabi on April 3, we will always race to this arena from now on. Great location, wherever you sit, great view, great acoustics, excellent organization of all concerts at the highest level. No traffic jams, jostling, etc. there are many bars with different levels of booze from beer to whiskey and cocktails. It's a great dream, I advise everyone 👍 get tickets in advance for a particular concert and go ahead and you'll get high 👍

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Anna L.

Level 8 Local Expert

Amazing arena! The coolest organization I've seen: no queues, no crowds. It took 1.5 minutes. The view is great, the sound is great, the air conditioners are working, the temperature is comfortable. Right very 👍🏼👍🏼

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Настя

Level 16 Local Expert

The best emotions were Dream concert 2025, good organization, the queue at the entrance passed quite quickly, they also distributed sun hats and gave water

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Наталия Гончаренко

Level 14 Local Expert

Very good. Everything is organized logically competently - people don't crowd. There is air cooling on the street square near the arena.

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Тахир Сапаев

Level 6 Local Expert

An excellent place for holding various types of events, convenient locations, well-thought-out entrances and exits. There are bar counters and standing tables for snacks and conversations. And the view from the outside at night is just a bomb.

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Денис Кудрявцев

Level 5 Local Expert

A great place for events, no queues at big concerts, a good climate in the hall, excellent navigation inside the entire Arena, friendly staff.

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Anton Ganzha

Level 10 Local Expert

A great place for concerts. I was on Metallica after Kvala f1. Good sound, special effects. Convenient entrance and exit, no big traffic jams at the entrance to Yas Mall.

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Dilya F.

Level 6 Local Expert

We were at a JLo concert in July 2025. Convenient location, comfortable entrances and exits. The organization is on top. No jostling, everything is organized. The temperature inside is comfortable, even with such a crowd.

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Павел

Level 11 Local Expert

A great place, we were with our family at Sting's concert, if you go to an event, I recommend taking tickets with a visit to the lounge club, drinks and food are included, they launch together with everyone an hour before the events.

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Алексей Тихонов

Level 9 Local Expert

Everything is fine, but if you only have a Russian payment card, they won't sell you any snacks or drinks. But it's a matter of preparation. We were at Sting's concert. Great sound. A full hall of fans from Russia.

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Аня Коптина

Level 11 Local Expert

Convenient location for those who live on Yas. It is located right on the embankment. A large arena. The view is good from all places. The sound at the concert is great. The screens are conveniently located, everything is visible. You can take food and drinks to events and concerts. There are many places where different food and drinks are sold at fairly high prices, and there are many toilets where cleaners are constantly located.

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Elaine Ki

Level 12 Local Expert

A huge comfortable hall for 18,000 people. Convenient location. A wonderful area around for walks, photos. There are many cafes and restaurants. The events in the arena are well organized

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Екатерина

Level 14 Local Expert

I attended a concert by Enrique Iglesias on November 1st. I was at the entrance at 18:10, there were already a huge number of people, it's good that there is a place to sit and wait. They began to launch, as indicated in the tickets, at 19:00, the concert starts around 9. Everything is perfectly organized, no one stood in queues for a long time. They took the water at the entrance, but there is a place inside where you can buy and eat and drink. Everything is quite clear inside, there are signs everywhere, I have repeatedly received an email from platinumlist saying that only those who are registered can visit and that you need to take your passport with you, but no one checked anything, it's hard to even imagine with such a stream of people these checks What I want to note from the cons: disrespect for those around you. It's very strange for me to smoke an icos indoors when there are so many people around. At first I thought that someone had spoiled the air, but it turned out that the girl two rows below was smoking. Well, it's disgusting, but why not cigarettes? When the concert had already started, a guy stood up, blocking the view of people from the side and from behind, someone had to move to places nearby, someone just looked out from behind his back. Another thing is when during the concert they asked to stand up, and everyone stood up. But then again, such disrespect for others, just ugh. If you want to dance, buy tickets to the dance floor.

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Andrei Luzin

Level 24 Local Expert

A great sports arena, we have already been to various events twice, we liked everything. Fast and comfortable entry/exit, comfortable seats, clean toilets and normal food

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Евгений Карцев

Level 16 Local Expert

The arena itself is amazing, but the support service is terrible! After purchasing the tickets, the ticket did not arrive in the mail, and the QR code did not appear in the application. No one answered the letters to the support service, it was not possible to get through, the ticket offices were closed. We solved the problem just before the event.

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Valentin Baro

Level 15 Local Expert

It's a good concert hall. But in the corridors, the furniture looks like it's unfinished, as if the walls were erected, but they didn't have time to finish. The toilets are also very messy.

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Ulugbek Mukhtarov

Level 4 Local Expert

It's a great place. Acoustics at the world stage level. Comfortable seats, you won't get tired. The location of the food outlets is also convenient. I recommend a visit. After the concert, tell the taxi driver in advance where to pick you up, as there will be a traffic jam.

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Александр М.

Level 9 Local Expert

We were at the NBA. It's a nice big arena. Cleanliness, order. Everything is organized. I recommend you to visit. With so many people, the toilets are in order.

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Anastasia Narmaeva

Level 12 Local Expert

Excellent stadium, everything is organized at the highest level, no queues at the entrance and exit during events, I recommend staying at the nearby Hilton hotel

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MaxXx

Level 12 Local Expert

We were at the Sting-a concert on 03.04. A great concert, everything is on the level! Etihad Arena – top 🔝, only everything is very expensive there during the concert!)) And so everything is cool!

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Наталья Шаматульская

Level 17 Local Expert

The best arena I've ever been to! Plus, there was a concert by J.Lo! Above all praise

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Наталья ПОНАМАРЕНКО

Level 12 Local Expert

Very competent organization of events. Everything is accessible, no crowding, convenient taxi access through the Parking lot. Large parking lot is very close. Big screens, great sound.

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Рустам Батршин

Level 11 Local Expert

A cozy, not very large arena, convenient approaches to its sectors, a park and access to the water around, there is a place to walk before the event. But it's not clear how to get out of there to the city when the event is over. In the hope of catching a taxi, you have to go deep into the island of Yas.

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Дмитрий Дороеев

Level 6 Local Expert

I really liked everything! We were at a Guns n' roses concert. We went in quietly, the empty hall thought. It turned out to be full! There is a lot of food, even beer is bottled. I will definitely come here again!!!

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Марина Чубарова

Level 10 Local Expert

It's a beautiful building. They organize concerts very well. Despite the full house, everything is very well organized. Well done

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Оксана Родная

Level 4 Local Expert

The tickets for the Hans Zimmer concert indicate the start time of the concert - 18:00. As a result, the concert starts at 20:00. This is unrealistic nonsense. You just have to hang around the ice room for 2 hours. You can only pay at the cafe with a card.

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Анна

Level 10 Local Expert

Incredibly beautiful arena, modern! Technical equipment, light, sound, everything is great. We enjoyed the concert a lot! The staff is very polite, there are a lot of people working, so there are no queues. On the downside, there is no parking nearby, you need to walk from the mall parking lot, 10-15 minutes.

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Сергей Порошин

Level 8 Local Expert

We went to UFC fight night on 07.26.25, the atmosphere is great, the only thing is to prepare a card with you, snacks and water in the bar are not sold for cash

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Татьяна

Level 14 Local Expert

The second time we come here is because of Broadway musicals. Chairs, good view, food-drinks-alcohol in the lobby -only cards, no cash payment. There is a beautiful promenade area around. It is expensive to travel 90 dirhams from the Abu Dhabi bus station.

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gercyl91

Level 17 Local Expert

A huge chic concert hall, where world pop and theater stars perform. It is located on the island of Yas.

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Мухаммед

Level 10 Local Expert

I was at the UFC, the impressions are just fire! The atmosphere is crazy, everything is top notch. Excellent organization, it was clearly visible even from ordinary places. The fighters were greeted like heroes, the sound, the light, everything is powerful! A very cool experience

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Вася пупкин

Level 6 Local Expert

Excellent complex. The organization is simply top notch. There are no crowds, it's cool, the acoustics are gorgeous

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Etihad Arena

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