Al Janoub Stadium
Stadium Modern stadium in Al Wakrah, FIFA World Cup venue
Designed by Zaha Hadid for the 2022 World Cup, the Al Wakrah stadium features a curved, sail‑like roof and hosts club and international matches. Visitors come for contemporary architecture, stadium tours and matchday atmosphere.
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Al Janoub Stadium is a football stadium in the coastal city of Al Wakrah, Qatar, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects and completed for the FIFA World Cup 2022. The stadium’s roof and exterior form are inspired by traditional dhow sails and maritime heritage.
It hosted World Cup matches in 2022 and was built as a modern, air-cooled facility with integrated spectator amenities and a waterfront setting. The stadium was delivered around 2019 and featured a tournament capacity of around 40,000 spectators, with post-tournament plans to reduce seating and adapt part of the venue for community use.
Al Janoub Stadium is located in Al Wakrah municipality on Qatar’s eastern coast, a short drive south of Doha.
- Capacity and legacy: Originally built with a capacity of about 40,000 for FIFA World Cup 2022 matches, the stadium's post-tournament plan included reducing and repurposing some seating.
How to Get to Al Janoub Stadium #
Al Janoub Stadium is reachable from Doha via the Red Line of the Doha Metro-Al Wakrah station is the nearest and a short walk from the stadium precinct. On match days organized shuttle buses and additional metro services operate; driving can be slow because of event traffic.
Tips for Visiting Al Janoub Stadium #
- Visit late afternoon-the stadium's curving roof casts dramatic shadows and the light softens against the coastal dunes.
- If possible, book a guided tour through the club or the stadium's visitor services to see the roof and locker-room architecture.
- Avoid driving from central Doha on match days-use the dedicated shuttle services and Al Wakrah Metro station.
Best Time to Visit Al Janoub Stadium #
Best seen November through March for comfortable weather and the possibility of events.
Weather & Climate near Al Janoub Stadium #
Al Janoub Stadium's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 13°C to 41°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 36°C. Almost no rain.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 42°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is the hottest month, feeling like 46°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 45°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 38°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 31°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain.
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December
December is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall.
