Yas Arena, Abu Dhabi Multipurpose Events Venue, Middle East Entertainment Facility, Architecture Images
Yas Arena in Abu Dhabi
Multipurpose Events Venue, UAE – design by HOK Architects
12 Jun 2017
Yas Arena
Architects: HOK
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Yas Arena – Multipurpose 18,000 capacity arena in Abu Dhabi, will host sport, entertainment and other events

A new cultural landmark is in the works for Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Yas Arena will be the first multipurpose built arena in the city designed to accommodate a wide variety of sport and entertainment events. The facility?s dynamic form and illuminated lantern facade is intended to both complement and animate the expanding waterfront promenade at Yas Bay.
HOK, a leader in International sport and entertainment design, is part of the WSP-led team responsible for delivering the design of Yas Arena, with support from Pascall+Watson. The team was engaged by Miral Asset Management, the entity responsible for the development of the broad southern part of Yas Island. In addition to the architectural design of Yas Arena, HOK also designed the adjacent arena retail and dining destination along the boardwalk, forming a mixed-use anchor on the east end of Yas Bay.

?Our goal is to create an exceptional entertainment experience for fans and spectators,? said John Rhodes, a director of HOK?s Sports + Recreation + Entertainment practice. ?Yas Arena will be the centrepiece of the development and serve as a destination on Yas I...