Dubai Sports Complex | |
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Full name | Dubai Sports Complex |
Location | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
Broke ground | May 2008 |
Opened | April 2010 |
Owner | Dubai Municipality |
Architect | Faulknerbrowns Architects |
Capacity | 15,000 |
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2010 World Swimming Championships (25m) |
Dubai Sports Complex is a multi purpose stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The stadium was completed in summer 2010. It hosted the 2010 FINA World Swimming Championships (25 m), in which 153 countries participated. The stadium will host international aquatic events. It has total capacity of 15,000 spectators. Beside aquatic events, such as swimming, it will also accommodate dry sports events, such as tennis, basketball, volleyball, netball, cricket, field hockey, badminton, and social and exhibition events.