Coca-Cola Arena

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  • The exterior of the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The exterior of the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • A view from the seats. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    A view from the seats. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The new Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai is indoor, meaning year-round events. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The new Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai is indoor, meaning year-round events. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • One of nine entrance points to the arena. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
    One of nine entrance points to the arena. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • One of the four rooms designed to be changing rooms for sports teams - NBA games soon, perhaps? Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
    One of the four rooms designed to be changing rooms for sports teams - NBA games soon, perhaps? Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The arena has views of the Burj Khalifa, and is right in the middle of the city. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The arena has views of the Burj Khalifa, and is right in the middle of the city. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The VIP Lounge area that serves that suites. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The VIP Lounge area that serves that suites. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • There are 17,000 seats in the arena. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    There are 17,000 seats in the arena. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Inside the arena has a sleek, modern design. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Inside the arena has a sleek, modern design. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • A close-up look at the seats inside the suites. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
    A close-up look at the seats inside the suites. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • One of the arena's suite levels. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
    One of the arena's suite levels. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Interesting lighting in the lobby. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Interesting lighting in the lobby. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The 17,000-capacity arena is the largest in an area ranging from Istanbul to Singapore, according to Murat Ozgel, the general manager of Coca-Cola Middle East. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The 17,000-capacity arena is the largest in an area ranging from Istanbul to Singapore, according to Murat Ozgel, the general manager of Coca-Cola Middle East. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The fact that it is an indoor arena is key for the stadium – meaning that international sports and entertainment acts can be welcomed to the UAE throughout the year. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The fact that it is an indoor arena is key for the stadium – meaning that international sports and entertainment acts can be welcomed to the UAE throughout the year. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The 17,000 seat arena is set to open in Dubai in June 2019. Courtesy Coca-Cola Arena
    The 17,000 seat arena is set to open in Dubai in June 2019. Courtesy Coca-Cola Arena
  • Major regional and international sporting and entertainment events will be held at the arena. Courtesy Coca-Cola Arena
    Major regional and international sporting and entertainment events will be held at the arena. Courtesy Coca-Cola Arena
  • Capacity can be reduced as low as 3,000, depending on the act. Courtesy Coca-Cola Arena
    Capacity can be reduced as low as 3,000, depending on the act. Courtesy Coca-Cola Arena
  • Coca-Cola have said that ,"Music, sport and entertainment are very important parts of Coca-Cola brand identity." Courtesy Coca-Cola Arena
    Coca-Cola have said that ,"Music, sport and entertainment are very important parts of Coca-Cola brand identity." Courtesy Coca-Cola Arena
  • "The Coca-Cola Arena reflects our commitment to Dubai and the region in general,” according to Murat Ozgel, the general manager of Coca-Cola Middle East. Courtesy Coca-Cola Arena
    "The Coca-Cola Arena reflects our commitment to Dubai and the region in general,” according to Murat Ozgel, the general manager of Coca-Cola Middle East. Courtesy Coca-Cola Arena