5 days ago
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- Gulf Business
Abu Dhabi to build ‘Sphere' venues across the region
Image: Sphere Abu Dhabi / For illustrative purposes
Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism (
The Sphere is a cutting-edge immersive entertainment venue, with the first one opening in Las Vegas in 2023.
The venue stands 115 metres tall, spans 157 metres wide, has a capacity of about 20,000, and features 16K-resolution wraparound screens.
Sphere Abu Dhabi announced
Last year in October, DCT Abu Dhabi announced that it would bring the second 'Sphere' to the UAE's capital.
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There is no official word yet on the exact location or opening date of the Abu Dhabi venue.
New agreement will see 'Sphere' venues set up across the region
Under the latest agreement, DCT will have the sole rights to construct and operate Sphere venues across the region, including financing construction and paying franchise and royalty fees for intellectual property and creative content licensed by Sphere Entertainment.
