Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT) will set up a football fan watch-spot in the emirate, giving visitors the ultimate view experience of FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar.
The fan zone will hold a daily hosting capacity of 2,000 and will be located on Yas Links, Yas Island Abu Dhabi.
The 10,000-square-metre dedicated fan space is created in partnership with Miral and AB InBev.
“Split into four action-packed zones; main viewing zone, activation zone, F&B zone and VIP lounge zone, the neon-themed, Instagram-worthy Abu Dhabi Fan Zone – FIFA World Cup Viewing Experience has something for everyone with an abundance of seating options, interactive activations and e-sports, food, beverage and retail outlets, stage and roaming entertainment,” the Emirates News Agency (WAM) said in a statement.
The main viewing zone will be equipped with a giant LED screen, that measures 16 x 9 metres, making it one of the largest outdoor screens in the country.
“With all games shown live, the supporting fan zone programme is jampacked with football fever-inducing and family-friendly experiences, including specialist commentary, crowd and community competitions and non-stop entertainment,” WAM said.
Additionally, the main viewing zone will also see of seating space for fans those of which include standing stations, bean bags and communal tables.
The dedicated gaming zone will also include a variety of PS5 games, arcades, and a gaming lounge, along with many sports challenges and games.
“This family-friendly space will become the hub for everyone to challenge their friends, compete against the best in the UAE to showcase their e-sports skills and gain bragging rights; participants will be in the run-up to receiving exclusive prizes, WAM said.
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