Hamdan Sports Complex
| Full name | Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Sports Complex |
|---|---|
| Location | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Coordinates | 25°03′05″N 55°19′05″E / 25.0512548°N 55.3180397°E |
| Owner | Dubai Municipality |
| Capacity | 15,000 |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | May 2008 |
| Opened | 10 October 2010[1] |
| Construction cost |
AED1.1 billion[1] USD $ 300 million EUR € 244 million |
| Architect | Saudi Binladin Group |
| Project manager | Saudi Binladin Group |
| Structural engineer | Saudi Binladin Group |
| Services engineer | Saudi Binladin Group |
| General contractor | Saudi Binladin Group |
| Main contractors | Saudi Binladin Group |
| Tenants | |
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2010 World Swimming Championships (25m) 2014 FIBA Under-17 World Championship[2][1] IPTL (2014-present) | |
The Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Sports Complex is a multi-purpose sports arena in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The arena was completed in summer 2010. It hosted the 2010 FINA World Swimming Championships (25 m), in which 153 countries participated. It also hosted the final games of the 2014 FIBA Under-17 World Championship and the 2015 FIVB Volleyball Men's U23 World Championship. The stadium will host international aquatic events. It has total capacity of 15,000 spectators. Beside aquatic events, such as swimming, it will also accommodate dry sports events, such as tennis, basketball, volleyball, netball, cricket, field hockey, badminton, and social and exhibition events.[3][4][5]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 "Sheikh Hamdan launches Dh1.1bn Dubai Sports Complex". Emirates 24/7. 11 October 2010. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
- ↑ "Event Guide - City & Venues". 2014 FIBA U17 World Championship for Men. FIBA. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
- ↑ "Fina team happy with progress of sports complex". Gulf News. 10 February 2010. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
- ↑ "Municipality plans Dubai Sports Complex". MEED. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
- ↑ "Dubai to build $2 billion sports complex". The Hindu. 18 December 2004. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
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| Preceded by Manchester Arena Manchester |
FINA World Swimming Championships (25 m) Venue 2010 |
Succeeded by Sinan Erdem Dome Istambul |
| Preceded by Žalgiris Arena Kaunas |
FIBA FIBA Under-17 World Championship Venue 2014 |
Succeeded by TBD |
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