Abu Dhabi will make basketball history when the Milwaukee Bucks face the Atlanta Hawks at Etihad Arena as part of the NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2022. The two preseason games on October 6 and 8 will be the first ever visit to the Arabian Gulf for the world’s most popular basketball league.

From September 22 to October 8, Yas Mall is partnering with DCT Abu Dhabi to host amazing fan activations, including the chance to take a photo next to the glittering Larry O'Brien NBA Championship Trophy.

Visitors can play retro arcade and PlayStation basketball games, enjoy pop-a-shot games, play friendly matches on the court, pose next to life-size cut-outs of some of the towering players, and get a close-up look at the Tiffany and Co-designed NBA trophy. 

Fans eager to purchase NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2022 tickets can also do so at the pop-up stand, which will operate from 10am to 10pm on weekdays and 10am to midnight on weekends.
  
Yas Mall is also set to open the UAE’s first NBA Store next week. 

The official retail shop will be situated on the first floor immediately above the Yas Mall activation. It will sell official merchandise including jerseys, caps, apparel, memorabilia, DVDs, and many other licensed NBA products for all 30 teams.