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Designed to reflect a tent in the desert Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium is a breathtaking landmark as you near the beautiful dunes. 

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Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium

Sustainably designed to reflect a tent in the desert, Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium is a breathtaking landmark as you near the beautiful dunes. The stadium is accessible and provides an inclusive and exciting football experience for everyone, including those with disabilities.

 

🏟️ Capacity: 40,000 spectators

🏆 Won: The FIFA Sustainability Award

How to get there?

  • Located in the Al Rayyan district, 20 kilometres west of Doha. 

    28 km from the stadium to Doha Airport. 

  • Karwa and Uber drop-off and pick-up facilities are easily available.

  • Within walking distance of Al Riffa Metro Station – on Doha metro’s green line. A metro link connects the stadium to the Mall of Qatar.

Ahmad bin Ali Stadium | A tent in the desert

Address

Ar-Rayyan

Phone

+974 4475 2022

HISTORY AND CONSTRUCTION 

Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium construction began in early 2016, on the site of the former stadium, named after Ahmad bin Ali Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar from 1960 to 1972.  It was designed by UK architecture studio Pattern Design and the reported cost was in the realm of $360m. Ahmad bin Ali Stadium was inaugurated on 18 December 2020, marking the Qatar National Day, two years ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ tournament. Built on the edge of the desert, this stadium acts as a landmark for those arriving or leaving the city.

The city of Al Rayyan is known as the gateway to the desert and has always championed environmental issues. Hence, the new stadium was designed with sustainability very much in mind. Over 90% of the previous stadium site, built in 2003 and demolished in 2015, was reused or recycled. After the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, the upper tier and almost half of the 40,000 seats were handed over to help football development projects abroad. 

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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE STADIUM

Ahmad bin Ali Stadium | A tent in the desert

PAST EVENTS

Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium hosted seven matches during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ and four  matches for the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021™.  The 48th edition of the Turkish Super Cup was also played here. 

TAKE A TOUR OF THE Ahmad Bin Ali STADIUM

This spectacular venue serves as a hub for the local community, is home to Al Rayyan Sports Club, and hosts big sporting events. See its unique design and ornate façade for yourself. 

Ahmad Bin Ali STADIUM DESIGN 

Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium’s façade features design elements that capture all the wonderful local culture and Islamic architecture. The unique patterns, called Naquish are rooted in the Qatari heritage, such as family values, the beauty of the desert, flora and fauna and international trade. These are all brought together by the shape of a shield for strength and unity. As practical as it is beautiful, the façade also plays an important role in cooling the building.

Inside, the stadium pays tribute to fans of Al Rayyan Sports Club with red and black seats – the colours of the team nicknamed The Fierce.

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Ar-Rayyan
Ahmad bin Ali Stadium | A tent in the desert