Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena will host Dubai Basketball vs Real Madrid on Thursday, 5 February 2026, with tip-off set for 8:00 pm and doors opening at 6:30 pm. For ticketing and entry support, fans can email boxoffice@coca-cola-arena.com or call 800 22 33 88, and the venue sits in City Walk, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This is a seated arena night, so arriving early helps you settle before the first possession.
Match night energy at Coca-Cola Arena
This fixture lands in the EuroLeague regular season, so it carries real weight rather than feeling like an exhibition. Real Madrid brings a deep rotation and a very controlled tempo, while Dubai Basketball leans on pace and home-crowd momentum, so the contrast often shows quickly in the first quarter. Expect the atmosphere to build fast once the arena fills, especially near tip-off. Meanwhile, because this is a prime opponent, you can plan for a louder-than-usual crowd and tighter queues at entrances (suitable for couples, solo, and families with older kids).
Tickets and seating options to know
Tickets currently start at AED 90 for CAT D, and then rise through AED 150 (CAT C), AED 195 (CAT B), AED 259 (CAT A), and around AED 349 for PREMIUM CAT A. Courtside and VIP areas can reach approximately AED 899 to AED 1,245 depending on the section and availability, and some courtside blocks may sell out early, so seat choice can change week by week. If you’re going with friends, the venue lists a 15% “Rates for Mates” discount for groups of five or more tickets. Also, the listing notes that e-tickets get sent about five days before game day, so don’t panic if you buy early and still wait to receive them.
Entry rules and family suitability
Coca-Cola Arena requires anyone under 16 to attend with an adult or parent aged 18 or above, so families should plan their group accordingly. Entry also requires a valid ticket for all patrons including children above two years old, so it’s worth checking ages before you purchase. Because doors open at 6:30 pm, families usually find the calmest entry window closer to opening time rather than right before 8:00 pm. Meanwhile, if you want a more relaxed experience with kids, aim for an early arrival, grab snacks before the rush, and then head to your seats well ahead of tip-off (family-friendly with the age rules above).
Getting there smoothly from around the UAE
If you drive from Abu Dhabi, you’ll typically use E11 toward Dubai, and then you can follow signs for City Walk and Downtown-adjacent access roads, although traffic can thicken closer to 7:00 pm. From Sharjah and Ajman, you can still reach City Walk efficiently, but you’ll want extra buffer time because weekday evening flow can slow down near the main interchanges. Meanwhile, taxis and ride-hailing work well for this arena, and they often beat last-minute parking stress, especially when the crowd exits together after the final buzzer. If you prefer public transport, you can take the Dubai Metro Red Line to Burj Khalifa Dubai Mall Station and then use a short taxi hop, since the last stretch can feel long on foot at night.
What to expect for parking and venue payments
City Walk parking can get busy close to tip-off, and ongoing parking changes in the area can affect how quickly you find a spot, so plan an earlier arrival if you drive. Alternatively, you can use valet options in the wider City Walk area, and then walk in without circling the ramps repeatedly. Aim to be in the City Walk area by around 7:00 pm if you want a calmer parking search. Also, the arena operates as a cashless venue, so bring a card or mobile wallet to keep purchases quick once you’re inside.
A practical game-day wrap for Thursday night
The current forecast for Thursday, 5 February 2026 points to a warm, clear day, with evening temperatures around 23°C near 8:00 pm, so light clothing works, and then a thin layer helps because indoor air-conditioning can feel cool. Still, check the day-of update for any wind or brief showers, because even a short change can slow roads around City Walk. Traffic typically spikes from about 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, and parking feels tight closest to tip-off, so arrive early or choose taxis and ride-hailing for a simpler exit plan. Ticket prices can change and remain approximately, and for the most reliable purchasing and support, use the COCA-COLA ARENA BOX OFFICE channels rather than informal resellers. Arrive early, because doors open at 6:30 pm and queues build quickly on big EuroLeague nights. According to the event-check approach used by the editor team at www.few.ae, confirming your ticket category, entry rules, and travel plan the day before can save you a stressful start.