Stadium 974 (called "Ras Abu Aboud Stadium" before the name change) in Doha is one of eight stadiums in the World Cup 2022 stadiums in Qatar. The stadium will be built specifically for the World Cup and will be dismantled immediately afterwards. It will be built from recycled shipping containers and will therefore not only promote the sustainability of the event, but also reduce the construction costs of the stadium.
Following scheduled completion in November 2021, Ras Abu Aboud Stadium was virtually opened and renamed Stadium 974. The number 974 refers to the number of shipping containers that were installed, as well as Qatar's international telephone code.
Stadium 974 has a capacity of 40,000 spectators. A total of six group stage matches and one round of 16 match of the 2022 World Cup will be played at the refurbished stadium in the Qatari capital . Accompanying Stadium 974 is the al-Thumama Stadium, another World Cup stadium in the Persian Gulf city.
Facts and figures about the 974 Stadium in Doha.
- đī¸ Capacity : 40,000 seats.
- đ Completion : November 30, 2021.
- đˇđŊ Architects : Fenwick Iribarren Architects.
- âšī¸ Special Feature: Modular construction made from shipping containers.
2022 World Cup matches at Stadium 974.
All about the 974 Stadium in Doha.
Stadium 974 (formerly Ras Abu Aboud Stadium) is one of two stadiums in the Qatari capital. It will be the first World Cup stadium that can be completely dismantled and rebuilt. With a total capacity of 40,000 spectators, the stadium, located in the southeast of the city, will be completed in 2020.
Thanks to its proximity to Hamad International Airport and its seamless integration into the transport network, the venue is easily accessible for fans, players and officials. With the new Metro Gold Line, spectators can get directly to the stadium station and easily travel to the group stage matches or the 2022 World Cup Round of 16.
Following the decommissioning of Stadium 974 (Ras Abu Aboud Stadium) immediately after the World Cup, the new infrastructure construction and development of the region will not have been in vain as the location will be sensibly used for other purposes. After the World Cup, a boardwalk for Doha residents will be built on the grounds of the stadium.
Modular Shipping Container Construction.
Stadium 974 is the first recycled and recyclable World Cup stadium of its kind. It is built from numerous individual modules consisting of shipping containers. This construction method not only saves time and money, but also takes sustainability into account when building the World Cup stadium.
There is the possibility of using it as several small sports facilities or placing it in another place in the same way.
High costs justified for 7 games?
Despite the sustainability aspect, one has to wonder if the construction of such a stadium is justified for only seven matches of Qatar 2022.
Of course, it is better to dismantle the stadium after the World Cup rather than looking for an empty stadium. and unused. However, the structural and economic outlay for the new construction of Stadium 974, which will later be dismantled again, is enormous.
Qatar 2022 venue profile in Doha.
Doha is not only the capital of Qatar, but also one of the five venues for the 2022 World Cup. With 587,055 inhabitants (2015), the capital is the second largest city in the country. However, it is getting closer to the larger city of al-Rayyan, which is only 9 kilometers away.
Al-Rayyan, the venue for the 2022 World Cup, will also attract quite a bit of attention as there are three other World Cup stadiums there: Ahmed bin Ali Stadium , Education City Stadium and Khalifa International Stadium .
Most people are familiar with the city of Doha, but very few have much information about it. Qatar, like its capital, is located on a small peninsula in the Persian Gulf and has become increasingly popular with tourists and travelers over the last decade.
In addition to the almost always sunny weather, the reason for this is the modernity of the country and the newly created opportunities. Shopping malls, modern buildings, and other construction projects continue to cause a stir with the rest of the world.
Doha is also the perfect starting point to explore Qatar. Due to the central location of the desert city and the small land area of ââ234 km², you can easily and quickly reach various places in the country from there.
Attractions at the Doha World Cup venue.
In addition to Doha's many modern buildings and skyscrapers, it also impresses with its history and culture. We have summarized for you the three most famous places in the capital of Qatar.
The Museum of Islamic Art is located on an artificial peninsula in the Bay of Doha. It is one of the most important museums of its kind and symbolizes the sand dunes of the desert thanks to its sandstone construction. In addition to manuscripts and textiles, there are also ceramics, weapons, and many other historical artifacts, almost entirely privately owned by Qatar's emirs.
Katara Mosque is a relatively young mosque that was built in 2013. The building impresses with its colors, tiles and unique design. In connection with the long tradition of Arabia, Persia and Africa, a visit to the mosque is a unique experience.
The National Museum of Qatar is housed in the former Salata Palace in Doha. It is one of the most beautiful museums in the country and consists of three exhibition areas. These are the Emir's Palace, the National Museum and the Maritime Museum. The museum reopened in 2019 after a renovation that included modernization and impresses not only with its exhibits but also with its architecture.
Source images: FIFA.
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