Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium: Representation of Qatari and Islamic Culture

We continue our tour of the World Cup stadiums in Qatar and reach Al Rayyan area, specifically Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium, the stadium of Al Rayyan Sports Club

Al Rayyan area, where the stadium is located, is known for its adherence to history and its people's love of authentic culture, and its club - Al Rayyan Sports Club - is considered one of the most popular football clubs in Qatar. Al Rayyan’s community is distinguished by its interconnectedness and cohesion, and all the feelings of loyalty in football to its club, which will have a new stadium that can accommodate up to 40,000 fans during the matches until the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

The new Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium was built on the site of a stadium of the same name, and its undulating exterior is adorned with symbols representing Qatari culture in all its splendor. The facilities surrounding the stadium reflect the nature of Qatar, as they take the form of sand dunes, an indication of the beautiful desert character that extends to the west of the country.

Al Rayyan welcomes football fans from all over the world and gives them the opportunity to learn about the authentic Qatari traditions.

The stadium derives its characteristics from the Al Rayyan region that embraces it, which is characterized by a geographical location adjacent to the desert, which makes it keener to preserve nature and its resources, which have always gained great importance in the lives of the people of the region. The new stadium.

Sustainability criteria were taken into account when designing the components of the area surrounding the stadium. After the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, the capacity of the 40,000-seat stadium will be halved, as the other half of the seats will be dismantled and given to football development projects around the world. And the familiarity with which their region has been known since ancient times.

The design of Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium, located in Al Rayyan area, tells the story of Qatar. Its glowing exterior facade alone draws distinctive shapes that express different aspects of the country’s character. It symbolizes the importance of family, the pure beauty of the desert, and its abundant wildlife, as well as local and international trade. All these shapes are combined in the shape of a shield symbolizing the meanings of strength and unity that the people of the city of Al Rayyan have always been proud of bearing these qualities.

These geometric shapes were inspired by the exquisite decorations that were famous for Islamic architecture throughout the ages, and their merging together in one painting reflects the wonderful handicrafts that are made in Qatar.

The unique external facade embraces a close-fitting seating structure, ensuring that 40,000 fans sit in an atmosphere full of excitement and fun.

The evening of December 18, 2020, witnessed an amazing start to Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium, where it hosted the Emir Cup final between Al Sadd and Al Arabi teams.