Components of the City
The Sports City is located just 3 kilometers from Jeddah Airport and was overseen by Saudi Aramco in collaboration with Al-Muhaidib Contracting Company. It was completed in record time following the issuance of a royal decree to establish a comprehensive sports city in the province of Jeddah. The Sports City project underscores King Abdullah’s deep concern for the nation’s youth and his appreciation for the importance of sports and their role in human development, as evidenced by his directive to build a world-class sports city.
Project Specifications
The stadium seats more than 60,000 spectators in numbered stands,and is distinguished by the absence of a track around the field, which brings the fans closer to the action and enhances their enjoyment and enthusiasm. Additionally, it features indoor HD screens and outdoor training fields that meet the international standards of FIFA.
The stadium consists of six main floors, in addition to 18 private boxes and royal facilities capable of hosting more than 200 people; the royal facilities also include a hall for meetings, conferences, and sporting events.
The city also features three outdoor soccer fields, four six-a-side soccer fields, six tennis courts, a separate Olympic-standard track and field stadium, and a multi-purpose indoor sports arena with a capacity of 10,000 spectators.
The city has not forgotten the public, providing a large mosque for prayer, a parking lot with a capacity of 20,000 cars or buses, and several branches of famous restaurants.