Hamdan Sports Complex is one of the largest multi-purpose sports arena in Dubai. This complex stands out for its innovative design and state-of-the-art facilities and services. Opened in 2010, it has hosted many international events, from swimming championships to basketball tournaments.
It is a place where sports fans and visitors can experience the excitement of live events and admire its impressive architecture. Let’s explore what Hamdan Sports Complex has to offer.
- Overview
- Facilities and Services
- Sports
- Sustainability
- Opening Hours and Contact Information
- Nearby Attractions
- FAQs
Hamdan Sports Complex – Overview
Hamdan Sports Complex spans a whopping 240,000 square metres in Dubai. It is located on the Emirates Road, opposite Global Village. It features a striking and marvellous blue architecture surrounded by an outstanding floral landscape.
The complex features multiple sports facilities and has hosted many local and international competitions in its Olympic-standard arena. The venue converts into dry land for non-aquatic or non-sports events.
There are many world-class events hosted here, such as basketball, handball, volleyball, karate championships, high-profile concerts, international conventions, and exhibitions.
The competition arena at Hamdan Sports Complex has 15,000 seats in a horseshoe shape. It gives a clear view of the Olympic-sized 10-lane swimming pool and the diving tank. Next to it, the training area has another 50-metre pool with 500 seats for spectators to enjoy.
Facilities and Services at Hamdan Sports Complex
The complex features multiple innovative and modern facilities for both sports and non-sports events. Its primary highlight is aquatic sports, for which it has top-notch facilities for visitors and players.
1. The Arena
The arena has a 3-tiered seating bowl with 15,000 seats, including 300 retractable seats for flexibility. It features a large 10x5m LED scoreboard for timing and scoring, along with a built-in sound system. When the pools are covered, the space can hold an additional 2,000 seats, making it perfect for various non-sports or non-aquatic events.
2. The Grand Foyer
The Grand Foyer features two ultra-bright projectors and two HD LED video walls for impressive displays. It also includes exhibition wings on the mezzanine floors, making it ideal for hosting Dubai events and showcasing exhibits.
3. Competition Pools
The competition pool is highly versatile. It is a convertible design that can switch between a 50m long course or a 25m short course, each with 10 lanes. It features an underwater sound system and is fully equipped for both male and female water polo matches.
4. Diving Pool
The diving pool measures 20m wide, 25m long and 5m deep, with diving stages at 10m, 7.5m, 5m, 3m and 1m. It is equipped with underwater cameras and a sound system and the area offers seating for up to 4,000 spectators.
5. Training Pool
The training pool is highly adaptable, featuring an 8-lane, 50-metre long course and an 8-lane, 25-metre short course. This diving pool measures 20m wide and 22m long and has movable floors for versatility. It is fully equipped for male and female water polo matches and includes an HD LED video wall and scoreboard for a complete event experience.
6. VVIP Rooms
The Hamdan Sports Complex offers luxurious amenities for special guests. It includes a VVIP reception lounge on the first floor and royal-furnished VVIP lounges on the second and third floors, connected to exclusive seating areas. There are also 14 adjacent executive boxes and a private parking area for VIPs.
Other Facilities Include:
- Media centre with press conference facilities
- Six hospitality rooms
- Offices for organisers with office furniture and PCs
- Athlete changing rooms and fitness centre
- Separate sauna rooms for men and women
- Parking for 1,600 cars
- Training rooms with specialised equipment like Vasa Ergometer, Bio Meter, Vasa Trainer Pro Swimming Training Bench and Power Rack Swim Strength Training Machine
Sports at Hamdan Sports Complex
The Hamdan Sports Complex is open for the following sports for the visitors.
1. Swimming
The complex partners with top swimming schools to offer kids’ programs. Its pool, usually 3 metres deep, can transform into a 0.5-metre shallow pool for children as young as 3, in just 5 minutes.
This flexibility ensures safe learning for kids and meets the training needs of professional swimmers, including the UAE National Team. Moreover, public swimming is also allowed in the complex for people 18 years and above during the opening hours.
Price Per Person
AED 60 per hour
2. Diving
Another highlight of the complex is the diving tanks, which come with springboards and platforms of various heights. The complex offers classes for kids and adults, even on weekends, through experts like DuDive.
Behind the main diving pool is a convertible pool with an adjustable depth of up to 5 metres. For warm-ups, trampolines and springboards are available, ensuring a top-notch diving experience.
3. Gym
Like the best gyms in Dubai, Hamdan Sports Complex gym offers top-quality Life Fitness machines for all fitness goals, including weight loss and muscle building. Each machine includes easy-to-follow diagrams and a gym supervisor is always available to help users.
Price Per Person
AED 60 per hour
4. Badminton Courts
The complex also has full-fledged badminton courts for all lovers. You can book the court in slots for a maximum of four people per session. However, you have to bring your own equipment to play the sport and the maximum time for one session is up to three hours.
Price Per Person
AED 65 per hour
5. Water Polo
Hamdan Sports Complex is a top venue for international water polo events, hosting tournaments like the FINA Men’s Water Polo World League. With space for six matches at once and pools configurable to 25m x 25m, 30m x 25m, or 22m x 25m, it meets global standards. The complex also hosts training programs for kids and adults led by expert coaches.
6. Cycling Tracks
The Hamdan Sports Complex is connected to the Al Qudra Cycling Track. Here, you can enjoy cycling on an extensive track surrounded by a lush green landscape of the complex.
Sustainability at Hamdan Sports Complex
The Hamdan Sports Complex follows green practices to protect the environment, save energy, and reuse resources. In 2013, it won the Emirates Energy Award for its efforts.
- All of their outdoor lights are solar-powered, and the pools are consistently maintained at a temperature of 27°C by the sun.
- Solar lights are used in the parking area.
- Motion sensors control lights, turning them on when someone enters a room.
- Treated pool water and AC water are used to irrigate the surrounding landscapes.
- Recycling is prioritised, with bins placed across the complex.
- Energy-efficient LED lights are installed throughout.
Opening Hours, Contact, and Address
The following are the contact and location details for the arena.
Address
Exit 611, Opposite Global Village, Emirates Road, Dubai
Contact
+971 430 62666
Opening Hours
Daily from 06:00 am to 10:00 pm
Nearby Attractions
If you have visited Hamdan Sports Complex, here are other attractions that you can take a look at:
- Al Habtoor Polo Resort – 14 minutes drive away
- Town Square Park – 15 minutes drive away
- Global Village – 15 minutes drive away
- Trump International Golf Club – 20 minutes drive away
- Butterfly Garden – 23 minutes drive away
FAQs
The minimum age to use the facilities at Hamdan Sports Complex is 18 years. However, the complex hosts special training programs for kids 3 years and above, under expert supervision.
The membership cost for the sports complex starts from AED 500 per month, AED 1,350 for three months, AED 2,550 for 6 months, and AED 3,999 annually.
The Hamdan Sports Complex is more than a world-class sports facility. It is a hub for innovation, sustainability,y and excellence for all sports lovers. From hosting international events to offering top-notch training programs, it symbolises Dubai’s commitment to sports and the environment.
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