Department of Culture and Tourism - Experience Abu Dhabi: Celebrities Spotted at NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025

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From Hollywood A-lister Adrien Brody to Bollywood superstar Ranveer Singh, here are all the celebrities spotted in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI, UAE, Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The NBA Abu Dhabi Games presented by ADQ returned to Abu Dhabi on 2 and 4 October, bringing world-class basketball and global stars to Etihad Arena, Yas Island. Fans enjoyed preseason matchups between longtime rivals, New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers, making their first-ever appearance in the region.

Courtside buzz matched the on-court action, with celebrities filling the front rows. American favourites included actor Patrick Schwarzenegger, model Abby Champion, Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe Award–winning actor Kiefer Sutherland, Victoria Justice, actors Adrien Brody & Barry Keoghan, and TV host & director Steve Harvey. British rapper Central Cee and England football legend John Terry also joined the crowd.

Adding to the global lineup, Bollywood superstar Ranveer Singh brought his trademark energy to Etihad Arena, greeting fans and cheering courtside, while singer Badshah and cricketer Rashid Khan were also spotted enjoying the games. K-pop idols Chenle and WINWIN delighted their fans with appearances, and regional stars added to the star-studded atmosphere, including Emirati actor Ahmed Sharif and Lebanese actress Nadine Nassib Njeim.

The arena also welcomed basketball personalities, including streetball legend The Professor, YouTube basketball creator Jesser, and basketball influencer MK, who engaged with fans courtside and added an extra layer of basketball excitement to the event.

Beyond the arena, Abu Dhabi set the scene for some downtime. Adrien Brody explored Louvre Abu Dhabi, taking in the city's art and architecture, while Victoria Justice has shared moments from her visit, exploring Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

Fans also enjoyed interactive zones, city-wide events, and appearances by NBA players and Legends at the NBA District. The NBA Abu Dhabi Games is part of a wider year-round calendar of global sporting events taking place in the emirate.

With the arena buzzing, global stars courtside, and fans treated to world-class basketball, the NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025 delivered a week to remember. For more information on global sporting events in Abu Dhabi, visit visitabudhabi.ae/en/events.

About the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi:

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) drives the sustainable growth of Abu Dhabi's culture and tourism sectors and its creative industries, fuelling economic progress and helping to achieve Abu Dhabi's wider global ambitions.

By working in partnership with the organisations that define the emirate's position as a leading international destination, DCT Abu Dhabi strives to unite the ecosystem around a shared vision of the emirate's potential, coordinate effort and investment, deliver innovative solutions, and use the best tools, policies and systems to support the culture and tourism industries.

DCT Abu Dhabi's vision is defined by the emirate's people, heritage and landscape. We work to enhance Abu Dhabi's status as a place of authenticity, innovation, and unparalleled experiences, represented by its living traditions of hospitality, pioneering initiatives and creative thought.

For more information about the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and the destination, please visit: dct.gov.ae and visitabudhabi.ae/ 

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