The UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on October 7th reviewed the design and master plan for the new Al Jazira Club Stadium which will be located in Zayed City (Abu Dhabi, UAE). The stadium will have a seating capacity of 24,000 expandable to 30,000.
A ‘LinkedIn Post By Al Jazira Sports and Cultural Club’ stated, “The project is scheduled to begin in 2026 under the supervision of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court with completion expected within three years. The new stadium reflects the UAE’s vision to develop world-class sports infrastructure that enhances the quality of life, empowers the youth and creates new opportunities for excellence and innovation while continuing to advance the sports sector as a key driver of national development. The stadium will feature fully air-conditioned seating and a retractable pitch that can slide out of the main arena as well as dedicated hospitality services for the spectators.”
The ‘LinkedIn Post By Al Jazira Sports and Cultural Club’ further stated, “The project will also include a wide range of amenities including restaurants and lounges that will remain accessible outside event times. The stadium is designed to host a variety of year-round events including sports competitions, celebrations and other public gatherings.”
The Al Jazira Sports and Cultural Club, often known as the Al Jazira Club, is an Emirati professional football club based in Abu Dhabi that currently competes in the UAE Pro League, the highest level of the Emirati football league system.
The 36,186-capacity Al-Jazira Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium is a multipurpose stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is currently used mostly for football and cricket matches and is the home ground of the Al Jazira Club. It is named after Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
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