Olly Murs to Headline the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix 2025 Season Grand Final
As the high‑speed foiling catamarans slice across the Arabian Gulf, thousands of fans will be treated to more than just elite sport. When racing concludes on the evening of Saturday, 29 November, the purpose‑built SailGP Race Stadium at Mina Zayed will transform into a full‑scale music and entertainment spectacle featuring Olly Murs. Olly arrives in Abu Dhabi just eight days after the release of his eighth studio album ‘Knees Up’ and will bring his full band to deliver hits such as Troublemaker and Dance With Me Tonight. With over 5.7 million monthly Spotify listeners and two‑million tour tickets sold, his performance promises to be unforgettable.
Sport Meets Entertainment: An Unrivalled SailGP Finale Experience
Off the water, the event’s entertainment line‑up continues to build. On Sunday, 30 November, popular radio and TV personality and DJ Mark Wright will take centre stage at Après‑Sail presented by Mastercard, rounding out the weekend with groove‑laden beats and a live broadcast of Saturday Breakfast with Mark Wright & Olly Murs. In partnership with Mastercard, luxury‑seeking guests will enjoy the waterfront Priceless Lounge situated within the Waterfront Premium Lounge and catered by Nobu by the Beach. Exclusive Priceless Experiences will include behind‑the‑scenes tech tours of SailGP’s F50 foiling catamarans. Across the weekend the Race Stadium and Waterfront Grandstand will pulse with live music, hype hosts, roaming performers and F50 fly‑bys that skim just metres from shore. This is the ultimate fusion of sport and celebration.
The Racing Drama: $2 Million Prize & High‑Speed Action
On the water the stakes are huge. A field of 12 national teams will square off in identical 50‑foot foiling catamarans, racing at speeds in excess of 100 km/h. At stake is the coveted Rolex SailGP Championship trophy and a winner‑takes‑all prize of US $2 million. With the Grand Final set for the dramatic backdrop of Abu Dhabi’s Arabian Gulf shores, Mina Zayed will host not just a race, but a celebration of extreme sport, lifestyle and live entertainment.
Quotes from the Stars
Olly Murs said: “I’m incredibly excited to perform in Abu Dhabi at SailGP’s Grand Final. Taking to the stage right after the world’s best athletes have raced for the championship will be so special. It’s also going to be such a laugh hosting Saturday Breakfast on Heart with Mark amongst it all. I can’t wait!”
Mark Wright added: “I am buzzing to be linking up with SailGP again. It was incredible to get a behind‑the‑scenes experience on‑board the team’s F50 in the UK this summer – and I’ve told Olly what to expect. Now to be back, entertaining fans at the final event of the season in Abu Dhabi – and broadcasting live on Heart with Olly – it’s going to be epic.”
Leah Davis, Chief Marketing Officer of SailGP, commented: “From the moment fans step into the Race Stadium in Abu Dhabi, the atmosphere will take over – the music, energy and spectacle, on and off the water. The Après‑Sail presented by Mastercard celebration will come alive with world‑class pop sensation Olly Murs creating a party that keeps the excitement going as the sun sets against the beautiful Abu Dhabi backdrop.”
Why This Event Matters for Sport, Yachting & Lifestyle
By blending the high‑tech thrill of foiling catamarans, a $2 million championship prize and headline entertainment from global pop icons, the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix 2025 Grand Final elevates sailing into full mainstream entertainment. For the luxury yacht sector, coastal tourism and live performance markets, this is a convergence of three powerhouse verticals. Tickets and hospitality experiences are now available: from grandstand seating to premium lounges offering immersive hospitality and front‑row views of on‑water drama. Mark your calendars for 29–30 November 2025 and get ready to experience world‑class sport, pop‑music entertainment and an unforgettable lifestyle weekend in Abu Dhabi.