Abu Dhabi 2022 NBA Games featuring two pre-season games between the Atlanta Hawks and the Milwaukee Bucks concluded last night at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island in front of a line-up of local and international celebrities and influencers, who joined the legends of the NBA and two sold-out crowds to celebrate the league’s first games in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Arabian Gulf.
The Hawks defeated the Bucks 123-113 on Thursday et 118-109 last night before actor Martin Lawrence, actress Nour Ghandour, legendary artists Maya Diab and Ahmed AlNasheet, Bollywood star Ranveer Singh, comedian Steve Harvey, style icon Karen Wazen, former basketball player Fadi El Khatib, entrepreneur Anas Bukhash and global hip hop star Fabulous, among others. Also in attendance were NBA legends Shaquille O’Neal, Chris Bosh, Vince Carter, Isiah Thomas and Dominique Wilkins.
As part of the week of activities, fans can visit the last day of ” NBA Neighborhood“, an immersive and interactive fan event at Manarat Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi which ends at 10pm GST today. NBA District showcases music, media and art associated with NBA culture and features performances by the Bucks Dunk team and mascot, “Bango” and the Hawks dance team and mascot, “Harry the Hawk”, live artistic performances by the United Arab Emirates. artist Mr. Dripping and NBA Lab Creative Director Billi Kid, panels and workshops featuring current and former NBA players, global content creators, performers and performers, hands-on basketball activities -ball, and more.
NBA District also offers photo ops with NBA personalities and authentic NBA memorabilia, including the Larry O’Brien Trophy, NBA-themed exhibits and games, international Emirati food and drink, and traditional, as well as limited-edition NBA apparel and merchandise.
Tickets for today can be purchased for AED 55 by visiting NBAEvents.com/AbuDhabi. Fans can also follow the NBA on Facebook, Instagram et Twitter (@NBAArabic) for the latest Arabic updates, news and content.
The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2022 were streamed live in the United Arab Emirates and across the Middle East and North Africa on beIN SPORTS, The Sports Channel and NBA League Pass, the premium live game subscription service of the league, reaching fans in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. world on television, digital media and social media. The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2022 and surrounding events have been supported by a list of marketing partners, including Aldar, Gatorade, NBA 2K23, Nike, SAP, Tissot and Visit Abu Dhabi.
The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2022 is part of a groundbreaking multi-year collaboration between the NBA and DCT Abu Dhabi that earlier this year saw the launch of the first Jr. NBA Abu Dhabi League, a youth basketball league for 450 boys and girls aged 11. -14 schools across Abu Dhabi. The collaboration also includes a variety of interactive fan events featuring current and former NBA players, a series of NBA FIT clinics promoting health and wellness, and an NBA 2K League exhibition event.
The collaboration also sees DCT Abu Dhabi, as part of “Visit Abu Dhabi”, the UAE capital’s tourism promotion initiative, serve as the NBA’s Official Tourism Partner in the Middle East, North Africa , Europe and China.
About the Ministry of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi
The Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) drives the sustainable growth of Abu Dhabi’s culture and tourism sectors and its creative industries, fueling economic progress and helping achieve global ambitions widest in Abu Dhabi. By working in partnership with the organizations that define DCT Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading international destination, DCT Abu Dhabi strives to unite the ecosystem around a shared vision of DCT Abu Dhabi’s potential, coordinate efforts and investments, provide innovative solutions and use the best tools, policies and systems to support culture, tourism and the creative industries.
DCT Abu Dhabi’s vision is defined by the people, heritage and landscape of the emirate. We work to enhance Abu Dhabi’s status as a place of authenticity, innovation and unrivaled experiences, represented by its living traditions of hospitality, pioneering initiatives and creative thinking.
For more information about DCT Abu Dhabi and the destination, please visit tcaabudhabi.ae et visitabudhabi.ae
For Abu Dhabi timetable, please visit inabudhabi.ae
