Planning report for 9 November 2026 to 15 November 2026. Data compiled on 9 November 2026. Figures are the estimates saved with this report. Check Stream for the latest figures. First published on the website on 9 November 2026.
Hans Zimmer Live plays Etihad Arena, Yas Island on Fri 13 Nov. It has the highest Demand Intent Score of any event in Abu Dhabi this week (59).
Event spotlight · Abu Dhabi
Hans Zimmer Live
Etihad Arena, Yas Island · Week commencing Monday 9 November 2026
- expected attendance
- 15,000
- total revenue opportunity
- AED 15.2m (stale FX)
- visitors from outside the city
- 8,250
- expected on public transport
- 40%
Model estimates compiled on 9 November 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. Jewellery & Watch Show (JWS) draws a bigger crowd this week, but no event in the city combines buzz and crowd size like this one.
Where the money goes
| Revenue line | Fri 13 Nov |
|---|---|
| Ticket sales | AED 9.0m (stale FX) |
| Hotels and accommodation | AED 3.9m (stale FX) |
| Food and drink | AED 1.9m (stale FX) |
| Transport | AED 115k (stale FX) |
| Activities | AED 376k (stale FX) |
| Total | AED 15.2m (stale FX) |
What it means for your business
Hotels
We expect 8,250 attendees from outside the city, which is AED 3.9m (stale FX) of accommodation demand. Hotels near Etihad Arena, Yas Island and on the main routes in can hold rate on the event night and offer late checkout.
Bars and restaurants
With an 18:30 start, pre-event trade near the venue peaks in the two hours before. With AED 1.9m (stale FX) of food and drink spend, venues nearby should staff for a full rush.
Transport
We expect 6,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 Nov | BREDx | Bryson Tiller & Central Cee Live, Etihad Live, Yas Island, 17:00 | 10,000 | AED 9.0m (stale FX) |
| Wed 11 Nov | Jewellery & Watch Show (JWS), ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi | 25,000 | AED 8.7m (stale FX) |
| Thu 12 Nov | Global AI Show Abu Dhabi (GAIS Abu Dhabi), Venue to be confirmed | 5,000 | AED 4.2m (stale FX) |
| Fri 13 Nov | Royal Desert Champions v Yas Lions (14th Match) (Abu Dhabi T10), Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, 17:45 | 12,000 | AED 3.9m (stale FX) |
| Tue 10 Nov | Emirates Eagles v UAE Bulls (10th Match) (Abu Dhabi T10), Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, 20:00 | 12,000 | AED 3.9m (stale FX) |
Start times can move, for example for TV broadcast. Check the organiser's confirmed times before you finalise rotas.