The New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers began playing pre-season doubles in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.
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The trip marks the fourth year of the NBA's game in the United Arab Emirates, with action at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi's Yas Island, one of seven international NBA games in the preseason and regular season.
From visiting the desert to entering golf, the 76ers and the Knicks were busy before facing it.
This is the top scene of the 2025 Abu Dhabi Olympics.
Team landed in Abu Dhabi
The Knicks and the 76ers were warmly welcomed by Abu Dhabi. They are popular with locals singing and quick drinks. Knicks coach Mike Brown took out his phone to record the celebration, while Knicks guard Landry Shamet carried the Falcons, as did Philadelphia's Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre Jr.
We're here 📍🇦🇪@visitabudhabi pic.twitter.com/mv8yea4oc2
— New York Knicks (@nyknicks) September 29, 2025
Very warm welcome! 🇦🇪#nbainabudhabi pic.twitter.com/phzkwuq5mq
— Philadelphia 76ers (@Sixers) September 29, 2025
Take over the Abu Dhabi desert
Nothing different from the Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves two years ago, the Knicks went to the desert. Patrick Ewing and Og Anunoby are the Knicks who ride camels, while Josh Hart catches the Falcon.
Postcard-style photos of 76ers
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is one of the largest mosques in the world and is the perfect backdrop for Philadelphia team photos. It is named after the founding father of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque pic.twitter.com/gsxdpdcrjb
— Philadelphia 76ers (@Sixers) October 1, 2025
Working on the green
On different continents, there has been no stop Sixers head coach Nick Nick Nurse and defender Kyle Lowry from working on the golf swing.
Knicks become art
Cool street outfits and kicking on the field are one thing, but customization is another story. New York spent some time with young fans painting and pictures of colorful sneakers.
Put our artistic skills into the exam🎨 #inabudhabi pic.twitter.com/MQQAZPUEAY
— New York Knicks (@nyknicks) October 1, 2025