Coldplay Announces Four Exciting Shows in Abu Dhabi

In an exhilarating announcement, one of the world’s most celebrated bands, Coldplay, has revealed plans to perform four massive shows in the United Arab Emirates in January 2025. The iconic English group will take the stage at the renowned Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, January 9, Saturday, January 11, Sunday, January 12, and Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

Due to overwhelming demand from their loyal fans across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), these highly-anticipated concerts will be hosted at the 45,000-seater national football stadium, rather than the previously considered Etihad Arena. Tickets for these shows sold out rapidly, with fans eagerly queuing online for a chance to witness this legendary band’s performance.

You might also like: Coldplay tickets: Seating plan, ticket categories, and prices explained. If you’ve been fortunate enough to secure a ticket and are traveling from Dubai for the concert, be prepared to allocate more time for your journey, as the stadium is a bit farther away and likely to experience heavier traffic than usual.

For those visiting Dubai as tourists in January and managing to grab a ticket for this spectacular event, we’re here to guide you on the best transportation options to reach Abu Dhabi for the Coldplay concert. Given the significance of these shows, special travel arrangements have been organized.

Getting to Zayed Sports City Stadium for Coldplay

By Bus

Coldplay ticket holders will benefit from a complimentary park-and-ride shuttle bus service from Dubai on each of the concert days. Fans can catch the shuttle departing from Expo City Dubai starting at 12:50 PM on a first-come, first-served basis. If you’re already in Abu Dhabi for the event, there will also be a separate shuttle bus service available for fans from Al Shahama, Sas Al Nakhl, Al Raha, and Nation Towers, departing at 1:57 PM. Return shuttles to each departure point will operate after every concert. Please note that if you’re taking the Dubai Metro to Expo City, it is likely to be closed by the time you return from the capital.

By Taxi

If you’re a tourist or unfamiliar with the local taxi services, you might want to know about some popular taxi-hailing apps in the UAE. Careem is the most widely used app for booking a cab, but there are several other convenient options available to get you to the venue. A ride with Hala Taxi should cost between Dhs220 and Dhs280 when traveling to the capital. However, please note that for these four shows, direct taxi access to the stadium will not be allowed. Instead, there will be a designated drop-off point for taxis at Wahat Al Karama in Abu Dhabi, which is about a seven-minute drive from Zayed Sports City Stadium. From there, you will need to take a shuttle bus to reach the stadium.

Parking at Zayed Sports City Stadium

To alleviate congestion around Zayed Sports City Stadium, parking will not be available in the vicinity of the stadium itself. Fans are encouraged to utilize the park-and-ride facilities available at designated shuttle bus locations. In Dubai, parking is available at Expo City, while in Abu Dhabi, fans can park at Al Shahama, Sas Al Nakhl, Al Raha, and Nation Towers.

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