Zayed Sports City

Infrastructure

• Transport

  A premier sports and residential district in Abu Dhabi, framed by Khaleej Al Arabi Street and Airport Road.

  • Khaleej Al Arabi Street (E20) (1 min drive) — coastal highway connecting directly to central Abu Dhabi

  • Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street (Airport Road) (2 min drive) — primary central artery heading toward the airport

  • Zayed International Airport (18 min drive) — main commercial airport

  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: 5 min

  • Zayed International Airport: 18 min

  • Al Maryah Island: 15 min

  • Yas Island: 18 min

  • Saadiyat Island: 20 min

  • Abu Dhabi Corniche: 12 min

• Education

  Positioned near prestigious international curriculum schools and specialized sports academies.

  • International Academic School (3 min drive) — American curriculum campus

  • Brighton College Abu Dhabi (5 min drive) — British curriculum, ADEK Irtiqaa Outstanding rating

  • Zayed Sports City Academies (1 min walk) — professional tennis, football, and ice hockey training centers

• Medical

  Home to specialized orthopedic, sports medicine, and rehabilitation medical centers.

  • Healthpoint Hospital (2 min walk) — premier multi-specialty hospital focusing on sports medicine and orthopedics

  • Imperial College London Diabetes Centre (2 min walk) — world-class specialized diabetes research and treatment facility

  • Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital (5 min drive) — private tertiary hospital with 24/7 emergency

• Religious

  Community mosques serve the stadium grounds, with the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque 5 minutes away.

  • Zayed Sports City Mosque (2 min walk) — Friday prayer venue serving athletes and residents

  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (5 min drive) — national monumental cultural and religious landmark

• Shopping

  Retail centers around sports apparel outlets and nearby shopping malls along Airport Road.

  • Mushrif Mall (5 min drive) — regional shopping center anchored by LuLu Hypermarket and 200+ stores

  • Souk Qaryat Al Beri (8 min drive) — Venetian-style Arabian bazaar with boutique retail

  • Al Seef Village Mall (5 min drive) — Mediterranean-style boutique outdoor shopping plaza

  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: 5 min

  • Zayed International Airport: 18 min

  • Al Maryah Island: 15 min

  • Yas Island: 18 min

  • Saadiyat Island: 20 min

  • Abu Dhabi Corniche: 12 min

• Beaches & outdoors

  The district is Abu Dhabi’s primary athletic hub, holding an 18,000-seat stadium, ice rink, and tennis complex.

  • Zayed Sports City Stadium (1 min walk) — iconic 43,000-seat multi-purpose national stadium

  • International Tennis Centre (1 min walk) — 5,000-seat stadium court and 8 outdoor tennis courts

  • ZSC Ice Rink (1 min walk) — Olympic-size ice skating rink

  • Khalifa Bowling Centre (2 min walk) — 40-lane professional bowling facility

• Dining & entertainment

  Entertainment revolves around major athletic tournaments, bowling alleys, and sports gastropubs.

  • The Sportsman’s Arms (2 min walk) — popular American-Irish family gastropub inside the tennis complex

  • ZSC Bowling & Entertainment Hub (2 min walk) — arcade games, billiards, and casual dining

  • International Sporting Events (1 min walk) — host venue for international tennis championships and football matches