Zayed Sports City Stadium

Zayed Sports City Stadium is the largest multi-purpose stadium in the UAE and a landmark venue that has hosted many of the region’s most prestigious sporting and entertainment events. 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 performance. With a seating capacity of over 40,000, it has welcomed major football tournaments, international athletics events, and global spectacles such as the AFC Asian Cup and FIFA Club World Cup.

Design Confidence played a critical role in enhancing the stadium’s fire and life safety infrastructure. The team conducted a thorough assessment of existing systems and delivered expert engineering and advisory services aimed at optimising fire protection strategies, emergency evacuation planning, and crowd management protocols.

Through advanced fire and smoke modelling, pedestrian movement analysis, and risk assessment, Design Confidence ensured a safer, more resilient venue for spectators and event personnel alike. The collaboration strengthened Zayed Sports City Stadium’s reputation as a premier destination, equipped to host large-scale events safely and efficiently, while upholding the highest engineering standards.