Coca-Cola Arena

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Coca-Cola Arena is a multi-purpose arena located in the City Walk area in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.[1][2][3][4] The venue was opened on June 6, 2019.[5] It has a capacity of 17,000.[6][7]

AddressDubai, United Arab Emirates
Coordinates25°12′13.5″N 55°15′56.5″E
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Coca-Cola Arena
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AddressDubai, United Arab Emirates
Coordinates25°12′13.5″N 55°15′56.5″E
OwnerDubai Holding
OperatorLegends Global
Capacity13,221
Construction
Broke groundJanuary 2017
OpenedJune 6, 2019
ArchitectPopulous
BuilderASGC
Tenants
Dubai Basketball (EuroLeague)
Website
www.coca-cola-arena.com
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Owned by Dubai Holdings Entertainment and managed by Legends Global, the arena hosts events that include concerts, sport, family entertainment and ceremonies.

Construction

The roof structure[8] can support 190 metric tonnes. It includes 17 elevators, 26 escalators, four sports changing rooms, eight artist dressing rooms and 35 concession stands.[9] The arena has 28 or more wheelchair accessible seats depending on the event.

Façade lighting

The front of the Coca-Cola Arena has a façade lighting system made up of 4,600 LEDs.[10]

A Philippine Basketball Association game held at the arena in 2019.

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.[11]

Events hosted

Jo Koy at Coca-Cola Arena - 2020

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, SB19 and many other singers.[12][13]

Apart from that it hosted several comedy shows, featuring famous comedians such as Kevin Hart, Michael McIntyre and Trevor Noah.[12]

In November 2022, the arena hosted the exhibition boxing match between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Deji. Mayweather won via 6th round TKO.[14]

In 2024, the arena hosted Euroleague Basketball Next Generation Tournament, which was won by the youth team of Ratiopharm Ulm.[15] In 2025, it hosted the final phase of the 2025 Basketball Champions League Asia.[16] PFL Champions Series: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes and PFL Champions Series: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2 where held in 2025. The arena also hold the San Miguel vs. Barangay Ginebra basketball match as part of the celebrations for PBA's golden season, which was held on October 26, 2025.[17]

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