Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium

Stadium Abu Dhabi stadium hosting football and sporting events

A major stadium in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi that hosts national and club football matches, tournaments and occasional concerts; visitors attend sporting events and large public gatherings.

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Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium is a multi-purpose sports venue in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, named after the UAE’s Crown Prince and used primarily for football.

The stadium was developed to provide a major sports venue for Abu Dhabi and has been used by prominent local clubs for domestic competition and continental fixtures. It carries the name of Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in recognition of the ruling family.

The stadium is located in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi within the metropolitan area of the city of Abu Dhabi, accessible via main roads and local transport links.

  • Use: serves as the home ground for local Abu Dhabi football club fixtures and national team matches on occasion
  • Capacity estimate: seating capacity is approximately 42,000, making it one of the larger stadiums in the UAE
Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium
24.4528, 54.3920

How to Get to Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium #

Accessible by car and taxi from Abu Dhabi city center; during events dedicated shuttle services and public transport adjustments may be in operation. Check official event communications for transport options.

Tips for Visiting Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium #

  • Check stadium event listings in advance - match and event tickets sell quickly for popular fixtures.
  • The venue is accessible via Abu Dhabi's public transport network and taxis - confirm event-day traffic restrictions.
  • For international visitors, confirm visa and entry requirements before attending large events.

Best Time to Visit Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium #

Best visited in winter months for comfortable temperatures; summer events are scheduled in cooler evening hours.

Winter
November-March · 15-25°C (59-77°F)
Comfortable weather for evening matches and events.
Summer
June-August · 35-45°C (95-113°F)
Extremely hot; most events move to cooler hours or indoor venues.

Weather & Climate near Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium #

Climate

Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in August) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 14°C to 40°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 144 Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
NovemberJanuaryMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
44°
Warmest Month
13°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 23°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
10.7h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 25°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
11.2h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° 28°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain.

94 Ideal

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
21° 32°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.6h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 35°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

88 Excellent

Comfort

35°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
25° 37°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
13.2h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 40°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

40°
Feels Like Hot
33°C
Temperature
27° 39°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
13.5h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 44°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

44°
Feels Like Hot
35°C
Temperature
29° 40°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

August

August is the hottest month, feeling like 43°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

43°
Feels Like Hot
35°C
Temperature
30° 40°
57%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.9h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 38°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

38°
Feels Like Hot
33°C
Temperature
27° 38°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

October

October is hot, feeling like 31°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
24° 35°
57%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

November

November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° 30°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
10.8h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 25°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.5h daylight

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