Dubai: The Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, has approved the design of two new stadiums for the Shabab Al Ahli and Al Wasl football clubs. The grounds will be built in the Al Rawayyah 3 and Al Jaddaf areas, each with a capacity 20,000. The project aims to meet the two clubs' future needs, widen fanbases, and nurture local talent.
The Shabab Al Ahli stadium has an avant-garde design. It features a circular roof supported by columns depicting the Moon, and green spaces and walking areas will surround it. It also features eco-friendly systems and a design that complements the city's intellectual requirements.
The Al Wasl stadium is also designed with sustainability in mind and will be surrounded by open green spaces and several sports fields nearby. The project aims to contribute to the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, which was launched by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, to raise the Emirate's profile as a regional and global sporting centre.
According to Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed, chairman of Dubai Sports Council, the project demonstrates the dynamic evolution of Dubai's sporting sector and the Emirate's dedication to enhancing sporting achievements and widening the fan base. He believes that this new initiative will enhance the performance of Dubai's clubs by improving their facilities and stadiums, thereby supporting their development strategies and nurturing local talent. He added that the new stadiums would meet the future needs of the two football clubs, among the largest and most esteemed in the country and the region.
The Emirate hosts several national and international events each year, which attract visitors from around the world. Mattar Al Tayer, Commissioner-General of Infrastructure, Urban Planning and Well-Being Pillar and Vice Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, expressed his appreciation to Sheikh Hamdan for approving the designs of the new stadium projects. Dubai is also moving towards improving sports niches.