UAE: Some fans spend over Dh3,600, travel from abroad to watch Coldplay in Abu Dhabi

The British band will be playing shows on January 11, 12, and 14 after kicking off their first night for their ‘Music of the Spheres World Tour’ on the ninth

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Published: Fri 10 Jan 2025, 6:00 AM

Last updated: Fri 10 Jan 2025, 9:24 AM

With Coldplay tickets sold out within minutes in some countries, many fans opted to fly to the UAE to see the British rock band put on a spectacular show in Abu Dhabi.

Those travelling from abroad revealed to Khaleej Times how much they spent on flight tickets and accommodation.

Azharuddin Syed, from Pune, India, decided to travel to the UAE because of his love for Coldplay. He hoped he could get see them in India, but tickets were gone in a snap.“I have been an ardent fan for close to 10 years and was very excited when their shows were announced in India. But unfortunately, I could not secure the tickets in spite of giving it my best as everything got sold out literally within minutes,” Syed said.

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This will be his second time visiting the UAE, with Syed staying in the country for only five days. He is spending more than Dh3,600, including flight tickets, accommodation, and some sightseeing. Syed said he will be using the free shuttle bus service which departs from Expo City Dubai as his accommodation is in the city and parking at the venue will be unavailable.

Azharuddin Syed

As reported earlier by Khaleej Times, Abu Dhabi hotel prices soared by 30 per cent this weekend, coinciding with the four-night concert that started on January 9. Additionally, short-term rental properties are also increasing in key areas in Dubai, with occupancy rates exceeding 80 per cent, according to real estate company Allsopp and Allsopp.

Utkarsh Rally came to the UAE this week to attend the show, but he won’t be staying for long. He saw the band live on the first night of the concert on January 9 and he would be heading back home the day after. “I tried very hard to get a ticket in India, but it got sold so quickly that I could’ve even advance in the waiting queue. I finally decided to travel to Abu Dhabi and tick off one of my dreams from the bucket list,” he said.

Rally said he was spending roughly around Dh850 for accommodation in Dubai, and around Dh1,500 for return flight tickets to India.

Siddharth Kamath, who also travelled from India for the Coldplay concert, said that he chose to come to the UAE because it would mean he could see the concert and at the same time enjoy a quick holiday.

The British band kicked off their first night for their ‘Music of the Spheres World Tour’ at Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi on January 9, and will continue this weekend on January 11, 12, and 14.

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