Coca-Cola Arena Dubai: How to Get There and Concert-Night Tips
Coca-Cola Arena is Dubai’s big indoor venue for concerts, comedy and sport. It opened in June 2019 and holds about 17,000 people at full capacity. On a show night, the hardest part is often getting there. Here is how to keep it easy.
Getting there
There is no public parking at the arena (official arena site). Your options:
- Metro: take the Red Line to Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station. The arena says it is a few minutes’ walk from there.
- Taxi or ride-hailing: there is a drop-off area in front of entrances A, B and C.
- Park-and-ride: the arena runs a park-and-ride service on event days. Check the event page.
Before the show
- Check your entrance. Tickets show the gate, and the seating changes by event.
- Arrive early. Security checks take time when thousands of people arrive at once.
- Check the bag rules on the arena’s site before you leave.
After the show
Everyone leaves at the same time. Taxi queues are long, so the metro is often faster. Check the last train time on the RTA app for late shows.
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FAQ
Is there parking at Coca-Cola Arena?
No public parking. Use the metro, a taxi, ride-hailing or the event-day park-and-ride.
Which metro station is closest to Coca-Cola Arena?
Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station on the Red Line, a few minutes’ walk away according to the arena.
How many people does Coca-Cola Arena hold?
About 17,000 at full capacity. The layout changes by event.
When did Coca-Cola Arena open?
In June 2019.