To all the fans of Stranger Things, please pay attention. This hit Netflix series premiered in 2016 and soon became one of the best out there. The fifth and final season is releasing next month and the UAE has something special planned for all the fans. You can explore Stranger Things: The Experience at Yas Island Abu Dhabi (for a limited time though).
Created by the Duffer Brothers, Stranger Things features some of the biggest celebrities and has built up a huge fanbase. For three months, Yas Island is letting its guests explore the hit series up close in a building next to Yas Creative Hub and Etihad Arena.
Top things to do at Stranger Things: The Experience on Yas Island Abu Dhabi
The list can go on and on. But basically, from 14 November 2025 to 15 February 2026, check out Stranger Things: The Experience on Yas Island Abu Dhabi, for a beautiful journey to the fictional place in Indiana that sees strange experiments being done by a bunch of curious minds, missing children and supernatural forces all around.
You are going to be intrigued, for starters. Stranger Things is one of the best science fiction series of this generation. It carefully blends 1980s nostalgia, science, conspiracies, supernatural elements and a parallel dimension.
During your trip to Stranger Things: The Experience on Yas Island Abu Dhabi, you can explore famous settings from the series, themed food, merchandise, photo ops and more fun things to do. In fact, it is going to be one of the best Instagrammable spots in Abu Dhabi for a limited time. This experience is coming to the Middle East for the first time, so don’t miss out on it. You need around 60-75 minutes to get a decent understanding of the place.
This is like stepping into an episode of Stranger Things in real time. Join Eleven, Dustin and others to fight Vecna. Explore an 80s-themed Mix-Tape extravaganza featuring great F&B options, special merchandise and more. The interactive experience is truly enchanting, letting you feel like you are inside the series itself. Step into Hawkings Lab to volunteer as a test subject and take part in a journey full of strange surprises. Can you survive a trip into the Upside Down? The incredible special effects are going to keep you captivated throughout the time.
Get your tickets to Stranger Things: The Experience on Yas Island Abu Dhabi
Tickets go on sale: 4 November 2025 at 12 pm
For More Information and Bookings: Click Here
Date: From 14 November 2025
Opening Hours:
Thursday to Friday: from 4 pm to 9:40 pm
Saturday: from 2 pm to 9:40 pm
Sunday: from 12 pm to 7:40 pm
Ticket Prices: Starting from AED 75
Restrictions on age: Recommended for ages 5+, children under the age of 13 should be accompanied by a responsible adult (18+) at all times.
Location: Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Yas Island is easily accessible from different parts of Abu Dhabi and Dubai. You need just 10 minutes to reach the place from Abu Dhabi Airport, 25 minutes from Abu Dhabi city centre and 70 minutes from Dubai. There are plenty of taxis and ride-hailing platforms like Careem and Uber. You can also take Yas Express shuttle buses from Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi. There are public buses from Dubai to Abu Dhabi, running at frequent intervals.
The upcoming period on Yas Island is truly special. From 14 November to 15 February, Yas Island Abu Dhabi is hosting Stranger Things: The Experience. But during the same time, Etihad Arena on the island is also hosting the engaging Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and you cannot miss it. Some of the biggest racers are landing at the racetrack soon, in addition to plenty of top performers for after-race parties and concerts, such as Katy Perry and Benson Boone. This is nothing short of magical, for sure.
Stranger Things: The Experience on Yas Island: FAQs
1. What can I expect from Stranger Things: The Experience in Abu Dhabi?
This experience is coming to the Middle East for the first time, after blockbuster sessions in different parts of the globe. The rumour is that a certain place in Indiana is back in the research business. You need to get to the bottom of a supernatural mystery, alongside Eleven, Dustin and others. Plus, there are incredible F&B options, special merchandise and photo ops to find.
2. Where is this experience located?
Stranger Things: The Experience is coming to Yas Island Abu Dhabi for a limited time (from 14 November 2025 to 15 February 2026). This is happening opposite Etihad Arena and you need hardly 10 minutes to get to Yas Island from Zayed International Airport.
3. Does Stranger Things: The Experience take place in an indoor or outdoor venue?
This experience is coming to Yas Island Abu Dhabi and you can expect an air-conditioned indoor venue. Nonetheless, if it had been outdoor too, the months of November, December, January and February see receding temperatures and the best time to explore Abu Dhabi.
4. Can I take photos or record the experience?
Taking photos or videos during the experience itself is not permitted. But you are going to get plenty of opportunities to click photos and capture videos in the post-experience area. This is going to be one of the most Instagrammable spots in Abu Dhabi.
5. Do I need to binge all Stranger Things episodes beforehand?
It is not necessary. But you can binge all the episodes of Stranger Things on Netflix to enhance your experience at the upcoming Yas Island attraction. The fifth and final season is premiering on the streaming platform next month.
6. What is the ideal duration to explore Stranger Things: The Experience in Abu Dhabi?
You need a total of 60-75 minutes for the entire experience. The portion that requires you to explore on foot lasts around 40 minutes. You can then stay and hang in the Mix-Tape as long as you feel like, dining on delicacies, shopping special merchandises and clicking photographs.
7. Is there a dress code?
It is highly recommended to dress up for the occassion. Stranger Things: The Experience is coming for a limited time to the Middle East, so make full use of this opportunity. But full face coverings like masks and dangerous items and imitation ammunition like guns, knives, axes and chains are not permitted.
8. Can I purchase Stranger Things: The Experience on Yas Island tickets at the door?
There is going to be a box office on site. But tickets are likely to sell out by the time you reach the venue for the experience. Therefore, it is recommended to book your tickets prior to coming in person online. Tickets go live on 4 November 2025. You can make the purchases on the Fever app (both on Google Play and Apple App Store).
9. Can I transfer my tickets to another person?
It is possible to transfer your Stranger Things: The Experience tickets to another person. To do so, click ‘Transfer Tickets’ on your ticket in the Fever app. This is done free of cost. But make sure to not get the tickets from any third-party platforms.
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