Global entertainment events coming to Yas Island

By Eudore R. Chand

ABU DHABI 26 December 2019: The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), and Miral, Abu Dhabi’s creator of destinations, have reached a strategic agreement with Sportainment Entertainment and Sports (SES), to host a number of events on Yas Island over the next three years.

The partnership includes a three-year deal with Feld Entertainment to bring some of their world leading family shows.

Feld Entertainment, a worldwide leader in presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that have entertained millions of families in more than 75 countries, will bring a number of shows exclusively to Yas Island. The company’s previous productions include Monster Jam , Monster Energy Supercross, Disney Live!, Marvel Universe LIVE!, Sesame Street Live! and DreamWorks Trolls The Experience, said Wam.

Saif Saeed Ghobash, Undersecretary at DCT Abu Dhabi, said: “DCT Abu Dhabi’s agreement with Miral, Feld and SES will ensure a series of exciting experiences over the next three years that will strengthen the reputation of Abu Dhabi as a leader for world-class events, and as a destination that delivers the best in entertainment and activities to visitors and residents alike. The events will no doubt prove to be unforgettable and will also help boost visitor numbers to the emirate.”

“It is a very exciting time for entertainment in Abu Dhabi and we are thrilled to be starting a strategic partnership with Miral and SES to bring our world-renowned events to the region. We are very much looking forward to entertaining thousands of families at Yas Island in the very near future” said Steven Armstrong, Feld Entertainment’s Regional Vice President of Europe, Middle East and Africa.