Archived planning report for 19 October 2026 to 25 October 2026. Data compiled on 19 October 2026. Figures are the estimates saved with this report. Check Stream for the latest figures. First published on the website on 6 November 2026. Currency correction: the saved export contained USD estimates with local currency labels. Amounts here are shown in US dollars (USD), with the original numerical precision; no exchange conversion has been applied.
UFC 333 (Mixed Martial Arts) plays Etihad Arena on Sat 24 Oct. It has the highest Demand Intent Score of any event in Abu Dhabi this week (68).
Event spotlight · Abu Dhabi
UFC 333 (Mixed Martial Arts) at Etihad Arena: Abu Dhabi's highest-demand event this week
Week commencing Monday 19 October 2026
- expected attendance
- 16,000
- total revenue opportunity
- US$7.1m
- visitors from outside the city
- 9,600
- expected on public transport
- 35%
Model estimates compiled on 19 October 2026.
Why this event leads the week
The Demand Intent Score weighs how much people want to go as well as how many will go. It is also the biggest crowd of the week.
Where the money goes
| Revenue line | Sat 24 Oct |
|---|---|
| Ticket sales | US$5.2m |
| Hotels and accommodation | US$1.2m |
| Food and drink | US$547k |
| Transport | US$29k |
| Activities | US$119k |
| Total | US$7.1m |
What it means for your business
Hotels
We expect 9,600 attendees from outside the city, which is US$1.2m of accommodation demand. Hotels near Etihad Arena and on the main routes in can hold rate on the event night and offer late checkout.
Bars and restaurants
With a 14:30 start, pre-event trade near the venue peaks in the two hours before. With US$547k of food and drink spend, venues nearby should staff for a full rush.
Transport
We expect 5,600 attendees to travel by public transport. Operators and nearby businesses should plan for a sharp exit peak when the event ends.
Also big in Abu Dhabi this week
| Date | Event | Attendance | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 25 Oct | Russell Peters, Etihad Arena, Yas Bay, 20:00 | 12,000 | US$1.9m |
| Wed 21 Oct | Afghanistan v Bangladesh (3rd Match) - UAE ODI Tri-Series (Cricket in the UAE), Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, 15:30 | 12,000 | US$1.1m |
| Mon 19 Oct | Afghanistan v Zimbabwe (2nd Match) - UAE ODI Tri-Series (Cricket in the UAE), Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, 15:30 | 10,000 | US$879k |
| Tue 20 Oct | Future Health Summit, Venue to be confirmed | 2,200 | US$2.9m |
| Tue 20 Oct | The Global Owners and Family Office Congress, Venue to be confirmed | 800 | US$2.7m |
Start times can move, for example for TV broadcast. Check the organiser's confirmed times before you finalise rotas.