Ari Emanuel visits IMI Media Group Following IMI’s investment in MARI

Ari Emanuel, Founder of MARI, visited IMI headquarters in Abu Dhabi following IMI’s investment in the global events and live experiences company.

MARI brings together world-class assets across sport, art, and lifestyle, including the Madrid Open and Miami Open tennis tournaments, Barrett-Jackson Auction Company, TodayTix, and the internationally renowned contemporary art organisation Frieze. The company already has a growing presence in the UAE through major events such as the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open and the recently announced Frieze Abu Dhabi, reinforcing the emirate’s position as a leading global destination for culture, sport, and creativity.

MARI has also recently broadened its global footprint through a series of high-profile acquisitions, including IMG’s Arts & Entertainment and Action Sports businesses. These acquisitions bring together some of the world’s most recognised cultural and sporting experiences under the MARI umbrella, reinforcing its position as a leading force in live entertainment. The expanded portfolio includes landmark events such as London’s Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, which attracts more than three million visitors each holiday season, and the global Taste Festivals series, headlined by Taste of London. The IMG Action Sports portfolio also adds major properties such as the U.S. Open of Surfing in Southern California and the Nike Melbourne Marathon, extending MARI’s reach across sport, lifestyle, and live culture.