Top 5 iconic sports stadiums in Dubai

In a city that has simply everything, it doesn’t come as a surprise to see the modern and fully equipped stadiums in Dubai hosting some of the most exciting sports events. Whether it’s a cricket tournament or a football match, these stadiums have a successful track record of hosting every event effortlessly. In this post, we will focus on the top stadiums in Dubai where you can enjoy your favourite sports.

TOP DUBAI STADIUMS

Each year the city hosts several cricket and football tournaments attracting a huge crowd. Let’s take a look at the best sports venues in Dubai and what they offer.

DUBAI INTERNATIONAL CRICKET STADIUM

Dubai Sports City has a wealth of facilities and locations for holding various sports tournaments and other events. The Dubai Cricket Stadium is the crown jewel of Dubai Sports City, with a capacity of 25,000 seats. It is considered one of the largest and most spectacular cricket stadiums in the city. Dubai International Cricket Stadium is also a hub for the Pakistan cricket team. The venue has hosted several championships for the Pakistani team over the years. 

The ICC Cricket Academy is also located in close proximity to the stadium.  

Some of the other Dubai Sports City facilities include the ICC Academy, Dubai Football Academy, ELS Academy and a sports park.

• Dubai International Cricket Stadium location: Dubai Sports City, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Near Motor City – Dubai
• Contact: 971-4-435-1111

 THE SEVENS STADIUM

One of the finest sports venues in Dubai, The Sevens Stadium is a gigantic multi-purpose stadium, located 40 minutes away from Dubai International Airport. The venue regularly hosts sporting and other events throughout the year.

The Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens is one of the biggest events held at the venue. Each year the event attracts over 100,000 people, including visitors and residents. The stadium has eight event areas and a parking space for over 15,000 vehicles.

It has full media facilities and offers a seating area for over 50,000 spectators in its Pitch 1 stadium. The venue is ideal for hosting rugby, football, cricket and football matches.

• The Sevens Stadium Dubai location: E66 Dubai Al Ain Road, Dubai
• Contact: +971-4-809-6605

Al WASL SPORTS CLUB

Located in the Zabeel district, Al Wasl Sports Club also known as Zabeel Stadium, is one of the most popular venues for football matches in Dubai. Constructed in 1974, Al Wasl Stadium is the home pitch of the UAE League team Al Wasl FC. This particular football stadium in Dubai can hold over 8,439 spectators.

Al Wasl Football academy is located near the stadium as well where aspiring footballers can take lessons to perfect their game.

• Al Wasl Sports Club location: Al Ain – Dubai Road, Latifa Hospital Street, Dubai
• Contact: +971-4-324-3333

MAKTOUM BIN RASHID AL MAKTOUM STADIUM

Next on our list is the Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Stadium. The venue is a multipurpose facility, but currently, it serves as a soccer stadium in Dubai. The stadium is the former home to Al Shahab Al-Ahli Dubai FC Club of the UAE Pro-League. Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum Stadium capacity is approximately for 12,000 spectators.

• Location: Al Wuheida Street, Near Century Mall, Dubai

AL MAKTOUM STADIUM

The next on our list is the Al Maktoum Stadium located in Oud Metha. Al Maktoum Stadium is a versatile sporting arena, which mainly serves as a soccer stadium. The stadium is home to Al Nasr SC. It can hold over 15,000 spectators for a single game or event.

Al Maktoum Stadium Dubai location: Near Al Nasr Leisure Land, Oud Metha Street, Oud Metha, Dubai.

DUBAI POLICE OFFICER’S CLUB STADIUM

Another popular stadium in the emirate is Dubai Police Officer’s Club and Stadium. Located in the Al Jaddaf district, the stadium has a seating capacity for over 7,500 spectators.

• Location: Ibn al Zahrawi Street, Al Jaddaf, Dubai.

MEYDAN RACECOURSE & GRANDSTAND

The Meydan Grandstand is another mega-venue in the city. It hosts the prestigious Dubai World Cup and many other international equestrian events. The venue has state-of-the-art facilities.

The impressive structure spans over 1.5 kilometres under a crescent-shaped roof encased with solar panels. The inclusion of solar panels makes it one of the eco-friendly stadiums of Dubai. The Meydan stadium seating capacity stands at 80,000 spectators, with parking space for more than 8,600 vehicles. The Meydan Racecourse has a 1,750-metre dirt track and a 2,400-metre turf track.

• Al Meydan racecourse location: Al Meydan Road Dubai
• Contact: +971-4-327-0077

Apart from the aforementioned stadiums, there are other sporting venues in the city, which hosts different events and festivals. Some of the other stadiums  are as follows:

• Dubai Tennis Stadium
• Rashid Stadium
• Al Wasl Indoor stadium
• Humaid Al Tayer Stadium

That concludes our list of the top stadiums in Dubai. 

If you’re interested in perfecting your game, there are several cricket academies in Dubai that you can join.  Cricket is one of the most popular games in the city because of a large number of Pakistani and Indian expats residing here. The Sharjah Cricket Stadium is another popular venue for cricket matches and also one of the most iconic sporting landmarks of the country.