The following is a list of indoor arenas in the United Arab Emirates with a capacity of at least 1,000 spectators. Most of the arenas in this list have organized multiple International and Continental individual sports, team sports events like National Basketball Association Exhibition games, Ultimate Fighting Championship Matches and many Others. The indoor arenas also serve as a cultural events and Social events hub.
| N° | Image | Arenas | Capacity | City | Tenants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Etihad Arena [1] | 18,000 | Abu Dhabi | ||
| 2 |  | Coca-Cola Arena | 17,000 | Dubai | |
| 3 | Hamdan Sports Complex [2] | 15,000 | Dubai | ||
| 4 | Al Jazira Sports Hall [3] | 4,000 | Abu Dhabi | Al Jazira Club | |
| 5 | Al Ain Sports Hall [4] | 3,000 | Abu Dhabi | Al Ain FC | |
| 6 | Al Wasl Sports Hall [5] | 2,500 | Dubai | Al Wasl F.C. | |
| 7 | Sharjah Sports Hall | 1,000 | Sharjah | Sharjah FC |
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