Abu Dhabi to Build Sphere in Yas Island With $1.7B Investment

May 14, 2026, 12:12 PM UTC

Abu Dhabi and Sphere Entertainment Co. have announced that Yas Island has been selected as the location for Sphere Abu Dhabi, the first Sphere outside the US.

  • Project will be supported by $1.7b construction phase investment from Abu Dhabi
  • Sphere will have capacity of 20,000

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