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Abu Dhabi announces name for new indoor entertainment venue

Wednesday, 8 January 2020 19:56

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A brand new indoor entertainment venue set to open on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island will officially be named Etihad Arena.

It comes following an agreement between Etihad Airways and the Abu Dhabi government-backed developer, Miral.

Etihad Arena is part of Yas Bay, an iconic mixed-use development located at the southern end of Yas Island.

The venue, which will be operated by Flash Entertainment, has been designed to accommodate large-scale and private events, offering unique flexibility with a capacity ranging from 200 to 18,000 people.

#AbuDhabi’s newest large-scale indoor entertainment venue will officially be named Etihad Arena as part of a partnership between Miral and @EtihadAirways. Etihad Arena is part of Yas Bay, an iconic mixed-use development located at the southern end of @YasIsland. pic.twitter.com/WCrAvrf2mQ
— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) January 8, 2020

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