• Sphere Entertainment announced first Sphere venue outside US, with Sphere Abu Dhabi planned for Yas Island under partnership with Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism.
• Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism plans USD 1.7 billion investment for construction, with project completion targeted by end-2029.
• Venue planned to match Las Vegas Sphere scale, with capacity up to 20,000 seats depending on event configuration.
• Business model targets proprietary immersive “Sphere Experiences,” concert residencies, large-scale sports events, conferences, product launches.
• Exterior LED “Exosphere” planned to feature large-format visual works, including content highlighting Emirati culture.

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