The project considered the redevelopment of the UAE’s 45,000 seat international football stadium. The proposals had to carefully consider sympathetic changes to the existing Heritage building whilst also creating an existing environment that responded to changing current and future user requirements. The design developed the existing facility into a modern stadium, providing exceptional fan experience whilst also diversifying building use to maximise revenue streams.

Key Project Features

• A Heritage building and one of the most treasured and recognisable examples of early UAE international architecture, commissioned by the founder of the UAE Sheikh Zayed
• The design of the stadium pays homage to the Roman Coliseum with a series of iconic concentric arches standing at 40m high
• The design proposals were complementary to the original structure, adding new layers inspired by the existing building

Core Five Added Value:

• Utilised our deep experience in stadium developments to prepare accurate detailed cost models for various options based on limited early stage design information
• Actively supported the business planning team to ensure proposals were developed that achieved maximum asset value against revenue projection
• Utilised our international global experience and pricing data to undertake cost estimates within the local market