Tamer Hosny and Tamer Ashour Concert: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Abu Dhabi)

Etihad Arena has hosted plenty of Arabic-language megastars since it opened, but a joint bill of Tamer Hosny and Tamer Ashour is the kind of pairing that fills a 18,000-capacity room with people who know every lyric before the first note lands. Hosny brings the pop-star wattage and decades of chart-topping singles; Ashour, the newer generation’s favourite for aching, piano-led ballads. Together on one stage, on October 17, 2026, it’s a night built for singing along, not standing quietly at the back.

What to expect from the show

Both artists built their careers on emotional Arabic pop, the kind where a slow verse builds into a chorus the whole room shouts back. Expect a set that alternates between Hosny’s upbeat, danceable hits and Ashour’s more introspective ballads, likely with at least one moment where they share the stage together.

There’s no official setlist published for concerts like this in advance, and prices, seating charts and start times aren’t listed here because they shift by platform and section. Confirm timing and tickets on the official site before making plans.

Finding Etihad Arena

Etihad Arena sits on Yas Island, part of the same waterfront cluster as Yas Mall, Warner Bros. World, and Yas Marina Circuit. It’s an easy taxi or rideshare from most Abu Dhabi hotels, generally 20 to 30 minutes from the city centre depending on traffic.

• Drivers can use the on-site multi-storey car park, which serves the whole Yas Bay Waterfront development.
• Public buses connect Yas Island to central Abu Dhabi, though a taxi is far less hassle on concert nights.
• If you’re staying on Yas Island itself (W Abu Dhabi, Yas Viceroy), the arena is walkable along the waterfront promenade.

Buying tickets without getting stuck

Concerts at Etihad Arena typically sell through the venue’s own site and major regional ticketing platforms, with seating usually split into floor standing, lower tier, and upper tier categories. Floor and lower-tier sections closest to the stage sell fastest for pairings like this one, given the crossover fan base between Hosny and Ashour’s audiences.

• Buy directly through the official Etihad Arena site or an authorised ticketing partner, never a resale link you can’t verify.
• Compare seating charts before choosing a tier; sightlines from the upper levels are still solid in this venue, just farther from the stage.
• Keep a digital or printed copy of your ticket confirmation for entry, since arena box offices can have long queues on show night.

Getting in and settled without the scramble

Arena doors typically open well before the advertised start time, and that gap is your best window to find your seat, use the restroom, and grab a drink before the crowd thickens. Bag policies at Etihad Arena tend to restrict large bags and professional cameras, so travel light.

Security screening runs like an airport-style check at the entrance gates, so leave extra time if you’re arriving in the last half hour before doors close. Ushers inside can point you to your section; the arena’s bowl design means even upper-tier seats have a direct line to the stage.

Making a night of it on Yas Island

Since Etihad Arena sits inside the Yas Bay Waterfront, it makes sense to arrive early and eat before the show rather than rush in. The waterfront promenade around the arena has a strip of restaurants and cafes with outdoor seating facing the marina, popular with concertgoers grabbing dinner beforehand.

Parking and roads around Yas Island get busy in the hour before a big concert, so building in extra time for the drive and the walk from the car park is worth it. If you’re combining the trip with a day at Yas Marina Circuit or Yas Mall, plan that for earlier in the day and treat the concert as your evening anchor.

Practical notes before you go

Confirm timing, ticket categories and any age or entry restrictions on the official Etihad Arena site or the authorised ticketing platform before travelling. Details like exact doors time, support acts, and specific seating maps are set by the venue and organisers rather than published far in advance.

If you’re flying in specifically for this show, book accommodation on or near Yas Island to cut down on concert-night travel stress, and keep your ticket confirmation accessible on your phone as a backup.