Zayed Sports City Stadium

Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi is the largest multi-purpose stadium in the United Arab Emirates and a landmark venue that has hosted some of the most prestigious sporting and entertainment events in the region. Originally opened in 1980, the stadium has undergone significant upgrades to maintain its status as a world-class facility, ensuring compliance with evolving international standards for safety, accessibility, and operational efficiency. With a seating capacity of over 40,000, it has been the stage for major football tournaments, international athletics competitions, and high-profile events, including the AFC Asian Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup.

Design Confidence played a crucial role in enhancing the stadium’s fire and life safety systems, ensuring that it met the stringent requirements necessary for large-scale public gatherings. Through a comprehensive assessment of existing infrastructure, the firm provided expert engineering and advisory services to optimise fire protection strategies, emergency evacuation planning, and crowd management solutions.

By leveraging advanced fire and smoke modelling, pedestrian movement analysis, and risk assessment methodologies, Design Confidence helped create a safer environment for both spectators and event personnel. The outcome of this collaboration reinforced Zayed Sports City Stadium’s reputation as a premier venue, equipped to host large-scale events safely and efficiently, while upholding the highest standards of engineering excellence.