Advanced infrastructure leads the UAE to the forefront of global sports destinations

Dubai, May 3 / WAM / The integrated sports infrastructure system in the UAE constitutes an essential pillar for supporting sports excellence, attracting major international events, and enhancing the country’s presence on the global sports map, through advanced facilities that combine innovation, sustainability and diversity.

Yas Marina Circuit is at the forefront of this system as an advanced model of multi-use sports facilities, as the circuit annually hosts the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in the Formula 1 Championship, in addition to a series of sports and entertainment events that extend throughout the year, making it a global platform that combines sports, tourism and entertainment.

The circuit features integrated facilities that include modern hospitality areas, an advanced race management center, and a digital infrastructure that contributes to enhancing the experience of fans and racers, in addition to its ability to host various motor sports championships and various community and sporting events.

In a related context, Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium stands out as one of the most prominent modern sporting landmarks, not only at the state level, but globally, especially after it was chosen as the best sports stadium in the world in 2014, an achievement that reflects excellence in design and engineering innovation.

The stadium combines an architectural identity inspired by the local environment and modern technologies, making it an advanced model of smart stadiums capable of hosting major continental and international tournaments.

The stadium features advanced technical equipment, including modern cooling systems, integrated facilities for fans, and advanced digital infrastructure, which enhances the quality of the experience for fans and players alike, and confirms the UAE’s ability to develop sports facilities that match the best international facilities.

In addition to these monuments, the country includes a wide range of integrated sports complexes, the most prominent of which is the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Sports Complex, which is considered one of the largest multi-use covered facilities in the region, and contains Olympic swimming pools and halls equipped to host international tournaments, in addition to Zayed Sports City, which represents one of the most important comprehensive sports centers, and includes a main stadium and multiple facilities that serve various games.

In the Emirate of Fujairah, the Zayed Sports Center constitutes a fundamental pillar for the development of individual and combat sports, thanks to the modern equipment it provides that has contributed to hosting international tournaments and enhanced the emirate’s presence on the global sports scene.

In the equestrian sector, the UAE continues to strengthen its leadership through global infrastructure, including Meydan Racecourse and Jebel Ali Racecourse, which host major international races, most notably the Dubai World Cup, while endurance fields, such as the Emirates International Endurance Village and Dubai International Endurance Village, provide an integrated environment for organizing tournaments according to the highest standards.

The camel fields in Al Marmoom and Al Wathba represent a model that combines the preservation of cultural heritage and the use of modern technology, through the use of smart systems in managing races, and providing an integrated structure that supports owners and participants.

On the football level, modern facilities such as Al Maktoum Stadium after its modernization, Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium, and Al Nahyan Stadium also stand out as integrated sports centers characterized by technical and organizational readiness, which qualifies them to host major continental and international matches.

Within the framework of the diversity of infrastructure, the Emirates includes specialized facilities for ice sports, international centers for golf and tennis, including the Emirates Golf Course, in addition to water sports clubs spread along the coasts, which provide an ideal environment for practicing and developing marine games.

This readiness confirms the UAE’s ability to host major sporting events throughout the year, in light of the integration of services and technical infrastructure, which has made it a preferred destination for international federations and international teams to hold tournaments and camps, and enhances its role as a major hub in the global sports economy.

Ahmed Rashid Al Kaabi, Director General of the Dubai Equestrian Club, confirmed that the sports facilities in the country have international standards and great potential, pointing to the ongoing readiness of Dubai International City to be able to host various races.

He explained that the work teams succeeded in dealing efficiently with weather fluctuations and rainfall during the last period, while maintaining the readiness of the field and the continuity of work without interruption, which contributed to the resumption of the races and their exit in a distinguished manner.

For his part, Dr. Abdullah Saif Al Badi, Assistant Secretary-General of the Emirates Karate Federation, confirmed that the Zayed Sports Complex in Fujairah represents an advanced model for sports facilities in the country, noting that it hosted a record edition of the World Youth Karate League, which reflects the readiness of the infrastructure and its ability to attract major international events.

In turn, Adel Al Falasi, Executive Director of the Dubai Arabian Horse Championship, stressed that advanced infrastructure represents one of the most important factors for the success of sporting events, pointing out that hosting tournaments in multi-use sites such as the Dubai World Trade Center contributes to enhancing the quality of organization and providing an integrated environment in accordance with the highest international standards.

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