Abu Dhabi announces name for new indoor entertainment venue

WAM

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.

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