Coca-Cola Arena
{{short description|Indoor arena located in Dubai, UAE}}
{{for|the arena in Toronto, Canada|Coca-Cola Coliseum}}
{{Infobox venue
| name = Coca-Cola Arena
| image = Coca-Cola Arena - 15 Nov 2019 .jpg
| logo_image = Coca-Cola Arena.png
| address = Dubai, United Arab Emirates
| owner = Dubai Holding
| operator = ASM Global
| capacity = 17,000
| builder = ASGC
| coordinates = {{coord|25|12|13.5|N|55|15|56.5|E|region:AE_type:landmark|display=it}}
| broke_ground = January 2017
| opened = June 6, 2019
| architect = Populous
| tenants = Dubai Basketball (ABA League)
| website = {{url|https://www.coca-cola-arena.com}}
}}
Coca-Cola Arena is a multi-purpose arena located in the City Walk area in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/on-stage/a-first-look-inside-dubai-s-coca-cola-arena-more-on-the-acts-the-food-and-future-plans-1.849571|title=A first look inside Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena: more on the acts, the food and future plans|website=The National|access-date=2019-05-15}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenational.ae/uae/dubai-arena-officially-named-coca-cola-arena-after-10-year-deal-is-signed-1.846202|title=Dubai Arena officially named Coca-Cola Arena after 10-year deal is signed|website=The National|access-date=2019-05-15}}{{Cite web|url=https://dubaiofw.com/coca-cola-arena/|title=Dubai Arena is Now Named "Coca Cola Arena", to Open June 2019|date=2019-04-08|website=Dubai OFW|access-date=2019-05-15}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/coca-cola-arena-and-bookmyshow-sign-partnership|title=Coca-Cola Arena and BookMyShow sign partnership|author=Staff Report|website=Khaleej Times|access-date=2019-05-15}} The venue was opened on June 6, 2019.{{Cite web|url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/nation/dubai/video-inside-look-of-dubais-coca-cola-arena-1|title=Russell Peters to perform debut show at Coca-Cola Arena|last=Tesorero|first=Angel|website=Khaleej Times|access-date=2019-05-15}} It has a capacity of 17,000.{{Cite web|title=Coca-Cola Arena|url=https://www.citywalk.ae/en/cocacolaarena|access-date=2021-07-14|website=www.citywalk.ae|language=en|archive-date=2021-07-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210730191837/https://www.citywalk.ae/en/cocacolaarena|url-status=dead}} It has capacity of 5,000 people on the 86mx45m arena bowl floor area, 5,000 on level one, 5,000 on level four and 1,500-2,000 in the VIP suite halls. {{Cite web |date=2019-04-16 |title=Inside the massive Coca Cola Arena: Dubai's newest events venue |url=https://gulfnews.com/going-out/inside-the-massive-coca-cola-arena-dubais-newest-events-venue-1.63053299 |access-date=2024-09-26 |website=gulfnews.com |language=en}}
Owned by Dubai Holdings Entertainment and operated by ASM Global, the arena hosts events that include concerts, sport, family entertainment and ceremonies.
Construction
Coca-Cola Arena is one of the most technologically advanced arenas in the world.{{Citation needed|date=May 2022}} The roof structure{{Cite web|url=https://www.asgcgroup.com/news-media/news/mega-project-raising-the-coca-cola-arena-roof|title=ASGC Group}} can support 190 metric tonnes. It includes 17 elevators, 26 escalators, four sports changing rooms, eight artist dressing rooms, more than 35 F&B outlets and 28 wheelchair spaces and companion seats.{{Cite web |date=2019-04-16 |title=Inside the massive Coca Cola Arena: Dubai's newest events venue |url=https://gulfnews.com/going-out/inside-the-massive-coca-cola-arena-dubais-newest-events-venue-1.63053299 |access-date=2024-09-26 |website=gulfnews.com |language=en}}
= Façade lighting =
The front of the Coca-Cola Arena has a façade lighting system made up of 4,600 LEDs.{{Cite news|url=https://gulfnews.com/uae/coca-cola-arena-to-switch-on-led-facade-on-may-16-1.63963345|title=Gulf News}} The arena is traditionally lit up in red to represent the name of the arena{{Citation needed|date=May 2022}}.
=Bowl seating modes=
Coca-Cola Arena can accommodate up to 17,000 people{{Cite web|url=https://www.meraas.com/en/media-centre/coca-cola-arena|title=Newly branded Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai to be opened in June 2019}} and be arranged in an array of different seating and viewing modes including end-stage, in-the-round and intimate mode. This means it can host everything from large-scale music concerts to shows and gala dinner evenings.{{Cite news|url=https://www.arabianbusiness.com/travel-hospitality/417276-dubai-arena-signs-ten-year-naming-rights-deal-with-coca-cola|title=Arabian Business}} The main bowl features four levels. Levels one and four are made up of fixed seating while levels two and three consist of hospitality suites. An extra tier of seating can be added due to automatic retractable seating on the bowl floor. A viewing terrace is also positioned at the stage end of the arena on level three and can be used for premium packages and after-show parties.
Location
Coca-Cola Arena is located in City Walk, an urban leisure destination in central Dubai.Close to Financial Centre Road and Sheikh Zayed Road.{{Cite web |title=Coca Cola - Arena |url=https://about.coca-cola-arena.com/plan-your-visit |access-date=2024-09-26 |website=about.coca-cola-arena.com |language=en}}
Events hosted
File:Jo Koy at Coca-Cola Arena.jpg
Coca-Cola Arena has been a stage for concerts by Simple Minds, Bastille, Demi Lovato, Hans Zimmer, Lewis Capaldi, Jason Derulo, 50 Cent, Martin Garrix, Maroon 5, Bini, Tiësto , Kygo and many other singers.{{Cite web |title=Coca Cola Arena concerts and comedy shows |url=https://www.concertarchives.org/venues/coca-cola-arena?date=past&page=1#concert-table |website=concertarchives.org}}{{Cite web |title=BINI |url=https://www.coca-colacoliseum.com/events/detail/bini |access-date=2025-02-26 |website=Coca-Cola Coliseum |language=en}}
Apart from that it hosted several comedy shows, featuring famous comedians such as Kevin Hart, Michael McIntyre and Trevor Noah.
In 2024, the arena hosted Euroleague Basketball Next Generation Tournament, which was won by the youth team of Ratiopharm Ulm.{{Cite web |date=2024-03-24 |title=LIVE BLOG: U18 ratiopharm Ulm vs. U18 Zalgiris Kaunas {{!}} Adidas Next Generation Tournament |url=https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/ngt/news/live-blog-u18-ratiopharm-ulm-vs-u18-zalgiris-kaunas/ |access-date=2024-04-18 |website=Euroleague Basketball |language=en-GB}} In 2025, it will host the final phase of the 2025 Basketball Champions League Asia.{{Cite web |date=2025-05-21 |title=Dubai to host BCL Asia 2025 |url=https://www.fiba.basketball/en/events/basketball-champions-league-asia-east-2025/news/dubai-to-host-bcl-asia-2025 |access-date=2025-05-21 |website=FIBA.basketball |language=en}}
References
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External links
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- {{Official website|https://www.coca-cola-arena.com/}}
Category:2019 establishments in the United Arab Emirates
Category:Sports venues completed in 2019
Category:Indoor arenas in the United Arab Emirates
Category:Entertainment venues in the United Arab Emirates
Category:Music venues in the United Arab Emirates