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Gulf Business
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- 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. Today Sphere Entertainment and — Sphere (@SphereVegas) 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.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Netflix Expands Beyond Streaming With Immersive 'Netflix House' Venues
Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) is one of the best Fortune 500 stocks to buy according to billionaires. On June 18, Simply Wall St reported that Netflix is expanding its brand beyond streaming by launching Netflix House, which is a new venture into physical immersive entertainment venues. The first two Netflix House locations are scheduled to open in late 2025 in Philadelphia and Dallas, with a third location planned for the Las Vegas Strip in 2027. Each Netflix House will span over 100,000 square feet and serve as a permanent, year-round destination for fans to step directly into the worlds of their favorite shows and films. These venues will feature regularly updated immersive experiences, interactive storytelling, and themed dining and retail options. For instance, the Philadelphia location at King of Prussia Mall will offer experiences inspired by 'Wednesday,' including a 'twisted carnival,' and 'Wednesday: Eve of the Outcasts,' and 'One Piece,' with an adventure called 'One Piece: Quest for the Devil Fruit.' A home theater with family members enjoying streaming content together. The Dallas location at Galleria Dallas will host immersive experiences based on 'Stranger Things,' such as 'Stranger Things: Escape the Dark,' and 'Squid Game,' with 'Squid Game: Survive the Trials.' Additionally, it will feature 'Netflix RePLAY,' a game room with retro-style arcade games, physical challenges, and immersive story rooms. Both locations will include Netflix Bites restaurants offering food and cocktails inspired by various Netflix shows and characters. Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) offers television series, documentaries, feature films, and games across various genres and languages. While we acknowledge the potential of NFLX as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the . READ NEXT: and . Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Sign in to access your portfolio
