Hold on to your Eggo waffles, because Hawkins is officially moving to Yas Island! Yep, you read that right — “Stranger Things: The Experience” is landing in the Middle East for the very first time on November 14, and it’s about to turn Abu Dhabi’s entertainment hub into a full-blown portal to the Upside Down.
If you’ve ever dreamed of running through the eerie corridors of Hawkins Lab, dodging Demogorgons, or deciphering clues with Eleven’s crew — this is your moment. Much like its sold-out runs in New York, London, and Paris, this global phenomenon is making Yas Island the next stop in its supernatural tour. Expect live actors, cinematic sets, and mind-bending special effects that’ll make you question what’s real (and what’s just Vecna messing with your head).
Step Into Hawkins — If You Dare
Once you enter, you’re not just watching the show — you become part of it. Explore iconic scenes like the shadowy Hawkins Lab and the creepy tunnels of the Upside Down. The adventure wraps up in the neon-lit “Mix-Tape” area, where you can relive all your 80s nostalgia with themed snacks, exclusive merch, and selfie-perfect photo ops. Think arcade vibes, retro music, and a sprinkle of Hawkins chaos — because no Stranger Things experience would be complete without that, right?
Yas Island Just Leveled Up
This epic experience drops right as the world braces for the show’s fifth and final season, making it the perfect warm-up for fans. As Liam Findlay, CEO of Miral Destinations, puts it, “This isn’t just entertainment — it’s an invitation to step into one of the most defining universes of our time.”
Translation: Yas Island just added another mind-blowing reason to visit. Between roller coasters, concerts, and now supernatural rifts to alternate dimensions — it’s safe to say Abu Dhabi just got a lot stranger (and a lot cooler).
Get Ready for the Upside Down
Whether you’re Team Eleven, Team Steve, or still traumatized by that Demobat scene, this is your chance to live it all. Expect interactive missions, cinematic action, and enough retro magic to make you want to binge the entire series all over again.
So grab your walkie-talkie, channel your inner Dustin, and head to Yas Island this November. The Upside Down is calling — and it’s got your name on it.
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