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Sphere Entertainment to build second Sphere venue in Abu Dhabi; franchise fee and annual revenue stream
Sphere Entertainment Co.
- Sphere Entertainment and DCT Abu Dhabi plan to develop the second Sphere venue in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
- DCT Abu Dhabi will pay a franchise initiation fee and fund construction; Sphere provides tech, IP, and services.
- Post-opening, Sphere expects annual fees for licensed content, brand, patents, operational support, and advisory.
- The 20,000-capacity venue targets year-round draw, complementing Abu Dhabi's 24M+ annual visitors (2023).
- Partnership aligns with Abu Dhabi's Tourism Strategy 2030; definitive agreements are still pending finalization.