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If you’ve ever wanted to walk through Hawkins, Indiana, and face the eerie world of the Upside Down, your moment is closer than you'd think. Yas Island in Abu Dhabi is about to host Stranger Things: The Experience, an immersive adventure that opens on November 14, 2025, and it promises to be unlike anything the region has seen before. The experience launches just as fans gear up for the release of the show’s highly anticipated fifth and final season, making Yas Island the ultimate stop, if you, like us, are obsessed with Stranger Things. This global pop culture phenomenon, which has already captivated fans in New York, London, and Paris, is making its Middle East debut right in the heart of Abu Dhabi’s entertainment district. Visitors will step into iconic scenes from the hit Netflix series, from the sterile halls of Hawkins Lab to the shadowy tunnels beneath the small town. Expect a mix of live actors, special effects, and spine-tingling sound design that blurs the line between fantasy and reality. After escaping the Upside Down, guests can unwind in the vibrant ‘Mix-Tape’ zone, a neon-lit homage to the 1980s, complete with themed snacks, retro photo ops, exclusive merchandise, and music straight out of your favourite Hawkins High hangout. Beyond the supernatural thrills, Yas Island is already a favourite for travellers since it is home to Ferrari World, Warner Bros. World, Yas Waterworld, and SeaWorld Abu Dhabi. Loyalists of this middle eastern country also swear by world-class shopping at Yas Mall, and some of the UAE’s best dining at Yas Bay Waterfront. Just 20 minutes from downtown Abu Dhabi (and under an hour from Dubai), Yas Island has turned into a global destination for theme park lovers and pop-culture travellers. And with Stranger Things: The Experience opening this November, it’s officially the new home of the Upside Down in the Middle East. Travel News - Find latest news and tips based on Indian and World travel including top 10 travel destination, tourism information, how to reach visit and more at Times Now.
