We are less than 72 hours away from Coldplay’s first of four performances in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, January 9th – and let me tell you, the excitement is REAL! Let me just quickly talk logistics with you because I’m assuming you’ll need a ride to the venue. Here’s the deal: we all have to leave our cars at home. I’m serious. This is your friendly reminder that there will be absolutely no parking at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Sports City Stadium or anywhere nearby. So, even if you’re coming from Abu Dhabi city itself, please don’t try to outsmart the venue staff by thinking you know a “hidden parking spot” near the stadium. Is it really worth missing your concert? But here’s the good news: there will be FREE shuttle buses available to take you to the stadium from both Dubai and Abu Dhabi. I’ve got all the important details you need to know, so keep reading to find out more!
Shuttle Bus Timings: Expo City Dubai To Zayed Sports City Stadium
- Pick-Up: Shuttle buses will operate from 12:50 PM to 6:00 PM, departing from the Sustainability Parking at Expo City Dubai.
- Journey Duration: Approximately 90 minutes to Zayed Sports City Stadium.
- Return: Buses will start returning 30 minutes after the concert ends and will continue running until 1:00 AM (the next day).
Shuttle Bus Timings: Al Shahama, Abu Dhabi To Zayed Sports City Stadium
- Pick-Up: Buses will run from 1:57 PM to 7:08 PM, departing from the Al Shahama, Abu Dhabi park-and-ride location.
- Journey Duration: Just 30 minutes to the stadium.
- Return: Return buses will also begin 30 minutes post-concert and operate until 1:00 AM (the next day).
Pre-Booking Your Free Shuttle Bus Is A Must
The shuttle buses from Expo City Dubai and Al Shahama are complimentary, but you must pre-book your seats to use them. It’s also essential to have a valid Coldplay concert ticket because your shuttle booking won’t be valid without it. Ready to book? Grab your seats now at livenation.me/coldplay. A link will have also been sent to the email you purchased your Coldplay tickets on. Please be sure to book your shuttle bus tickets for the correct day of your Coldplay concert. Seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so make sure to secure your spot early!
Other Options To Reach The Stadium
If you’re heading to other park-and-ride locations like Sas Al Nakhl, Al Raha, or Nation Towers in Abu Dhabi, good news! These services don’t require any pre-booking. However, parking spaces at these locations will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, so it’s best to arrive early to secure your spot. You can also utilities amazing taxi options from Dubai – Careem, Uber, Zed, Bolt, Yango and Abu Dhabi – Careem, Uber, Abu Dhabi Taxi, ITC Driver (please note: prices will vary across platforms). Taxi heading to the venue will be dropped off at Wahat Al Karama area – just 7 minutes away from the stadium, for which you can take the free shuttle bus provided.
For more details on everything you need to know in order to have a smooth and unbelievable Coldplay experience, you can check out our ultimate guide below. And don’t forget to stay tuned to Gulf Buzz, as we’ll keep you in the loop for all the latest Coldplay updates!
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