Abu Dhabi opened what it calls the ultimate venue for football fans in the emirate – the Yas Island Fanzone – in the Yas Links area, coinciding with the opening match at the Qatar World Cup, on Sunday.
The 10,000 sqm dedicated fan space is open to residents and visitors from around the world to cheer on their teams in four action-packed zones – a main viewing zone, the activation zone, the F&B zone and the VIP lounge zone.
Featuring football-themed activities for all, including non-stop family entertainment, and ample space for up to 2,000 fans a day, visitors will be able to watch their favourite teams live on one of the largest outdoor screens in the country in the main viewing zone.
Fans will also be able to take part in loads of fun competitions, sample delicious bites from a selection of food trucks and stalls from home-grown popular favourites and enjoy an entertaining line-up of stage shows, DJ sets, and roaming artists.
An intimate VIP Lounge will also offer next-level comforts, with a second screen for games and a shisha lounge with visitors also able to purchase official FIFA-licensed merchandise, including World Cup trophy replicas and nation-themed footballs.
The fanzone will also feature football games and activities which will encourage the crowd to get involved, with ‘FootPool’, ‘Fast Feet’ and ‘Targeted Kick’ screens available.
The fanzone will also host daily FIFA 23 gaming tournaments.
The Yas Island Fanzone – FIFA World Cup viewing experience, which has been created in partnership with Miral and AB INBEV, will be open throughout the football tournament, which will run till December 18.
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