Wed Sep 25 08:37:15 UTC 2024: ## Coldplay Fans Face Ticket FOMO, Turn to Abu Dhabi for Cheaper Option

**Mumbai, India** – Coldplay fans in India are facing a harsh reality after the band’s highly anticipated Mumbai concert tickets sold out in record time. With tickets now being resold for exorbitant prices, many fans are considering an alternative: flying to Abu Dhabi to catch the band’s show there.

The frenzy for Coldplay tickets in India was palpable. When 150,000 tickets went on sale on September 22nd, over 13 million people swarmed BookMyShow, leading to a massive online queue. Resale prices have since skyrocketed, with a ₹6,450 ticket now going for a staggering ₹36,647 on secondary markets.

As a result, some fans are exploring an alternative. Flying to Abu Dhabi for the concert, while requiring travel and visa costs, might prove cheaper than purchasing a resold ticket in India.

A roundtrip flight from Mumbai to Abu Dhabi for the concert dates costs approximately ₹14,853, while a night’s stay in an Airbnb costs around ₹4,000. A 96-hour transit visa for the UAE costs ₹2,850, with longer tourist visas costing more.

While the total cost is estimated to be around ₹26,000, this is still significantly less than the price of a resold ticket in India.

This unexpected turn of events highlights the power of fan demand and the challenges of securing tickets in a competitive market. As the concert dates approach, it will be interesting to see how many fans ultimately choose to travel to Abu Dhabi for a cheaper alternative.

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