Sphere

Immersive venue · Yas East

All ages · Indoor · Half a day

Opens: 2029

Wow, a second Sphere! After Las Vegas, Yas is getting a giant ball-shaped venue covered in LEDs, for immersive films and concerts. It's still being planned and built, due by the end of 2029.

Facts

The screen is live

The name travels round the ball, and at night it's the brightest thing on the island, with searchlights sweeping the sky., (best after dark)

Seats

20,000, at most

Status

Being planned and built; due by the end of 2029

Investment

US$1.7 bn, by Abu Dhabi's culture and tourism department

On the map at 24.49099, 54.61725, Yas East, Abu Dhabi.

Photos

• the Sphere on the map by day · Yas Island map
• the Sphere on the map by night · Yas Island map