District by Zomato Named Official Ticketing Partner for Etihad Arena

The UAE’s leading indoor entertainment venue has announced District by Zomato as its Official Ticketing Partner, a strategic collaboration designed to expand ticketing distribution, boost event discovery, and support more international touring opportunities across the region.

The move connects Etihad Arena’s growing live event calendar with District’s experience-focused platform, which helps users discover dining, entertainment, attractions, and activities in one place. For fans in the UAE, where nights out often blend food, culture, and live events, the partnership aims to make the jump from planning to purchasing tickets more seamless.

Through the collaboration, District will integrate with Etihad Arena’s existing ticketing ecosystem, giving its user base a new pathway to access live experiences at the Yas Island venue. The partnership is also positioned as part of Abu Dhabi’s broader push to strengthen its tourism economy and cement the emirate as a major regional entertainment hub.

Marcus Osborne, General Manager at Etihad Arena, said the deal will help the venue grow its audience while supporting Abu Dhabi’s larger tourism ambitions.

“We’re pleased to welcome District as an Official Ticketing Partner of Etihad Arena,” Osborne said. “As we continue to grow our global audience, partnerships like this play an important role in supporting Abu Dhabi’s wider tourism ambitions. Together, we can strengthen our offering, attract international touring productions, and continue delivering world-class experiences to audiences in the UAE and beyond.”

For District by Zomato, the partnership marks another step in its expansion across the UAE’s live events space.

“We’re thrilled to collaborate with Etihad Arena, one of the region’s most exciting live entertainment destinations, as its trusted ticketing partner,” said Kunal Khambhati, Founder & COO – Events, District by Zomato. “This collaboration marks a significant milestone for District as we continue to redefine the live events experience across the UAE. Etihad Arena has established itself as a premier home for exceptional entertainment, and together, we’re committed to delivering world-class, fan-first experiences.”

Beyond ticketing access, the collaboration gives Etihad Arena another channel to connect with fans earlier in the discovery process, while providing a stronger foundation for global touring productions looking to reach audiences in Abu Dhabi.

As Yas Island continues to grow as a live entertainment destination, the Etihad Arena-District partnership adds another layer to the region’s expanding event infrastructure — and another signal that Abu Dhabi is aiming to compete aggressively for world-class tours, productions, and fan experiences.