Shaquille O’Neal meets Dmitry Bivor and reveals his plans to buy real estate in Abu Dhabi

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has revealed he is considering a base in Abu Dhabi after his first visit to the UAE capital. Ongoing NBA Abu Dhabi Games Ambassadors.

The former Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Lakers star was impressed with everything the city has to offer and spoke about exploring the Emirates.

take a break between his duties Milwaukee Bucks and Atlanta Hawks During the match at the Etihad Stadium, “Shaq” also met WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivor, who is training in the UAE. The title race at the Etihad Arena On November 5th against the undefeated Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez.

O’Neill explored the Arabian desert and watched traditional Emirati cultural performances.

“It’s an honor to be here,” he said. “It’s a beautiful place. The place is amazing: the beach, the water, the real estate, the people are so hospitable. Thank you to the NBA for being here and to Abu Dhabi for hosting us. It’s a big deal.”

After being introduced to a sold-out crowd on Thursday night, the four-time NBA champion watched from the sidelines as the Atlanta Hawks beat the Bucks 123-113.

He has more plans, including a trip to Ferrari World. And if time runs out for the trip, O’Neal has already started making contingency plans.

“I want to go to Ferrari World, I want to go to the desert,” he said. “I went to my friend’s house yesterday – he has the best collection of cars I’ve ever seen. I just want to see everything, everywhere. I’m also looking at some real estate because I want to live here.”

Held in conjunction with the NBA Abu Dhabi Games, organizers have set up an “NBA Zone” in Manarat Al Saadiyat, which will run until Sunday.

Fans will have the opportunity to take photos with NBA legends and memorabilia, including the Larry O’Brien Trophy, and test their abilities in a series of fun basketball challenges.

A one-day ticket to the NBA zone costs AED 55.Fans can buy tickets by visiting NBAEvents.com/AbuDhabi. Download the NBA Events app to view the full schedule of NBA celebrity events and appearances.

Updated: October 8, 2022 at 10:40 am