UAE's capital city is set to be the next location to get the landmark Las Vegas Sphere, Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT) announced on Tuesday, October 15.
Residents and visitors will be able to enjoy an entirely new way of experiencing events, concerts, and shows. The medium of entertainment is expected to match the scale of the Las Vegas Sphere with a capacity 20,000. It is also expected to draw visitors all year round.
The authority did not specify exactly where the sphere will be located, however, it did mention that the Sphere will be at a prime spot in the emirate.
James L Dolan, executive chairman and chief executive officer, Sphere Entertainment, said, “ and extending the reach of its transformative impact."
Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, chairman of DCT Abu Dhabi, said: “We are excited to bring Sphere to Abu Dhabi in partnership with Sphere Entertainment, providing our residents and visitors with an extraordinary new form of entertainment. Sphere Abu Dhabi will seamlessly integrate advanced technology with captivating storytelling, creating unforgettable memories for everyone who visits."
Under the terms of the partnership, which are yet to be finalised, DCT Abu Dhabi will pay Sphere Entertainment a franchise initiation fee for the right to build the venue, utilising it’s proprietary designs, technology, and intellectual property.
Construction will be funded by DCT Abu Dhabi, with Sphere Entertainment’s team of experts providing services related to development, construction, and pre-opening of the venue.
You may also like
Mumbai: KEM Hospital Receives ₹72 Lakh Donation For Advanced Cardiac Equipment Enabling Groundbreaking Epilepsy Research
Zakir Naik a fugitive, plea should not be entertained: Maha govt to SC
Thane: 19-Year-Old Dies After Being Struck By Local Train While 'Crossing Rail Track' Between Kalwa And Thane Station
Liverpool owners FSG make decision on billion dollar investment
Himachal Pradesh: Shimla hosts four-day flying festival, attracts enthusiasts from India and abroad
Swachhta Pakhwada 2024: Western Railway Collects 10.5 Tons Of Plastic Waste During Cleanliness Drive Held Between Oct 1-15
Navi Mumbai: NatConnect Launches Awareness Campaign On International E-Waste Day
BSF seizes drugs worth Rs 41 lakhs in Tripura
Mumbai: Western Railway Conducts Mock Drill At Jogeshwari Station To Enhance Emergency Response Readiness
Akbar's restaurants founder Shabir Hussain dies aged 56 as tributes pour in for 'King of Curry'
Andy Murray wins first trophy in new sport just months after retiring from tennis
Haryana: Nayab Singh Saini Elected As Leader Of BJP Legislature Party, To Be Sworn In As Chief Minister For Second Term On October 17
12 safer ways to beat heartburn after acid reflux meds linked to dementia
Navi Mumbai: Godrej Properties To Develop 6.54 Acres Of Prime Land In Kharghar
Shakib Al Hasan Set To Get Home Farewell; Included In Bangladesh Squad For 1st Test VS South Africa
Why Is The Moon Worshipped On Karwa Chauth? Significance Of Chandra Puja
Real reason Hailey Bieber snubbed Victoria's Secret fashion show amid 'personal struggles'
M6 crash: 'Car drove wrong way down motorway' before horror collision killed five including two kids
DI Ray season 2: Release date, cast details and episode count
Our administration's approach will be people-friendly: Omar Abdullah