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Published 20:49 IST, September 25th 2024

Is Coldplay Your Reason To Visit Abu Dhabi Coming January?

British rock band Coldplay is set to perform in Abu Dhabi ahead of its high-anticipated Mumbai concert.

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Missing out on Coldplay's Mumbai Concert, catch up ahead in Abu Dhabi
Missing out on Coldplay's Mumbai Concert, catch up ahead in Abu Dhabi | Image: Pinterest

The 1997 established British rock band Coldplay, who is all geared up to perform live in Mumbai in January 2025, has caused a sense of grief for fans unable to attain its concert tickets. However, there is still hope as the band behind hits like 'Hym For The Weekend', and 'Yellow' is also set to perform in Abu Dhabi.

According to a recent report by Mint, a round trip to Abu Dhabi, including stay, and availing concert tickets for Zayed Sports City Stadium would be more economical option, considering the cost of even purchasing resold tickets of the to-be-held concert would be on the higher end cost you Rs 9 lakhs on Viagogo.

The tickets for Abu Dhabi concerts were hovering around the price band of AED 195 and as high as AED 3000, tallying upto 
Rs 68,000.

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 Coldplay will perform on January 11th in Abu-Dhabi. Image credit: Pinterest

Round trip air-fare from New Delhi To Abu Dhabi

The round-trip flight from New Delhi to Abu Dhabi is attainable for Rs 14,000 if one chooses low-cost carriers like Indigo and Air India. Airbnb are also available for as cheap as Rs 4,000. On the other- hand, a 48-hour visa for the Emirates is just for Rs 820.

The total for the most budget friendly option would come out to be ₹24000.

However, it might not be as easy as was previously thought. On Wednesday, Coldplay added another show in Abu Dhabi for January 12, seeing the high demand during pre-sales. All hope is still not lost as the General sale will still open on September 27.

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Louvre, Abu Dhabi. Image credit: Unsplash

Sight-seeing in Abu Dhabi

Also, while you are in Abu Dhabi, you can add a couple more days to your itinerary and explore the city.

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: This white marble mosque is quite inviting given its design mystique. The soothing air that surrounds its pools, fountains add a subtle touch of solace.

Louvre, Abu Dhabi: This museum boasts of wide array of art collection from the globe. It is one of the first international museums in the Middle East, established due to a joint effort by the UAE and France.

Dates market: The Abu Dhabi date market is a well-known for selling premium quality with a rich collection of exotic flavours.

Yas Mall: Considered the biggest shopping arena of Abu Dhabi, the mall is a paradise for high-end fashion lovers.

Updated 20:49 IST, September 25th 2024