Stage fit for a queen

THE COUNTDOWN IS on for Madonna live in Abu Dhabi as details emerged of the extensive refurbishment work that has gone into the du Arena, Yas Island, ahead of the June 3 and 4 concerts.

The du Arena is promising to provide a world-class experience for the 50,000 fans expected to attend the two day event
Careful thought has gone into improving every aspect of the customer experience; grass has been relayed, gravel removed, tarmac walkways laid down throughout the arena, a central public plaza area featuring merchandise, retail and entertainment has been installed, multiple new entrances will be a regular feature - including an 80 metre main entrance on Yas Leisure Drive - and more space in all ticket category locations to give fans an optimum concert experience.
Conscious of the warmer conditions in early June, water will be sold at a two-for-the-price-of one deal, and will be available throughout with extra stations in all areas of the
du Arena. There will be a cooling dome within the public plaza area courtesy of Yas Marina Circuit and misting machines will run throughout the two nights of concerts. Fans are advised to wear light clothing and drink responsibly.
Special attention has also gone into the VIP ticket holder’s experience, with dedicated walkways, an air conditioned lounge, high quality food and beverage and a dedicated DJ playing in the lounge before and after the Madonna performance.
It was also revealed that the Queen of Pop will arrive in the Capital with an all new stage design created specifically for her ‘MDNA Tour’ the size and scale of which has never been seen before here in the UAE.
Running out of the 23 x 54 metrestage- the biggest ever built in the Middle East - will be an elaborate catwalk, pushing the superstars performance out into the crowd and closer to her thousands of fans. A complex pyrotechnic and lighting system has also been developed, and to make sure the 25,000 fans each night don’t miss a thing, giant LED screens will be mounted onto the back of the cantilever-designed stage.

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