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Al Janoub Stadium is shaped like the sails of traditional pearl diver Dhow boats, with the seating stands on the inside designed like the waves of the sea.
An award-winning stadium with a record-breaking pitch, this stadium was certainly a talking point during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ as a standout landmark.
🏟️ Capacity: 44,000 spectators
🌟 Highlight: The stadium has a name to match that translates to the stadium of the south
Al Janoub Stadium is accessible by car or taxi.
Nearest metro station: Al Wakra via M132 MetroLink Bus
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Established in one of Qatar’s oldest neighbourhoods, Al Janoub Stadium constructions began in January 2016, making it the first of the stadiums built from scratch to be ready for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. The stadium costed $576 million and was inaugurated during the Amir Cup final in May 2019. Al Janoub Stadium was awarded a Class A* sustainability rating by the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS). Its proprietary cooling technology efficiently uses energy to cool the stadium, making it usable throughout the year.
Its southerly location is reflected in its name, which literally means “the stadium of the south”.
The pitch was laid in 2019 in a record time of 9 hours and 15 minutes.
Flexibility is a key feature, as its pitch can be reconfigured for different sports, such as rugby and athletics.
Al Janoub Stadium has played host to many thrilling games and historic footballing events, including a semifinal match at the 24th Arabian Gulf Cup, the 2020 AFC Champions League Final, six matches of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021™ and seven matches during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™.
Less than 20 km from the centre of Doha, Al Janoub Stadium is a standout landmark. Its striking design and cutting-edge technology make it an essential destination for sports fans and architectural aficionados alike. Take a look!
Al Janoub Stadium was the first stadium in Zaha Hadid’s portfolio. Its roof is designed in homage to Al Wakrah’s fishing and pearl diving history, and the wind-filled sails of the traditional dhow boats. The building itself resembles upturned hulls, arranged in a huddle to provide shade and shelter. Like Al Bayt Stadium, Al Janoub Stadium has a retractable roof to support the interior cooling system.
All of our stadiums won praise for their striking architecture, sustainable design and innovative construction. They boast retractable roofs and impressive cooling technologies and make for an electric atmosphere for fans from far and wide.
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