Blue Rhine wins Sphere Abu Dhabi LED contract
Blue Rhine wins Sphere Abu Dhabi LED contract
Blue Rhine Industries (BRI) has been awarded the contract to install and commission the LED display forming the Exosphere of Sphere Abu Dhabi, marking the UAE-based AV specialist’s largest project scope in its 20-year history.
The company was selected by Alec Engineering and Contracting, part of Alec Holdings, to deliver the fully programmable exterior display as part of the US$1.7 billion construction project. Led by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), Sphere Abu Dhabi is scheduled for completion in 2029 and will be the first Sphere venue outside the United States.
Located on Yas Island, the planned 20,000-capacity venue is designed to host immersive concerts, sporting events and exhibitions. Its 112m-high Exosphere will wrap around the building, creating a large-scale digital canvas for entertainment, art and visual storytelling. The exterior display is also expected to provide a platform for Emirati artists, showcasing local creative work and presenting stories about the UAE through digital technology.
John V Joseph, CEO of Blue Rhine Industries, said: “As a UAE-founded company, we are proud to be bringing the Sphere Abu Dhabi Exosphere to life by installing the LEDs across the 112-metre-high exterior facade. It is an incredible milestone for our team to partner with Alec Holdings to support DCT Abu Dhabi in delivering this landmark entertainment destination to the UAE.
“Projects of this scale demand specialist AV knowledge, technical precision and the ability to integrate complex technology within equally complex built environments. BRI has demonstrated these capabilities consistently across 20 years of delivering major AV and digital signage projects across the Middle East.”
Founded in Dubai in 2006, Blue Rhine Industries provides AV integration, digital signage and wayfinding solutions, with services spanning systems design and engineering, manufacturing, installation, commissioning and ongoing maintenance.
Its previous projects include a 440m curved digital screen at Dubai Fountain, a 70m-wide by 14m-high LED installation at Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo and integrated AV, digital signage and background audio systems at Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi.
