A first class stadium for a first class team

The unique HBZ Stadium is the home of Al Ain Football Club, one of the leading clubs in the UAE Pro League. Designed by Pattern Architects, the 25 000 seat FIFA class football stadium introduces a new approach to sports architecture in the Gulf region by embedding Al Ainʼs identity into the very fabric of the design. Part of this identity is defined by the local desert climate and landscape. As well as the football stadium, the development includes a six-storey commercial building and sports complex with kids’ club. SESC were engaged as the commissioning engineers for the external services and part of the stadium itself. Our role as Cx engineers was to inspect the MEP systems for compliance and commission them once approved. Our team worked with multiple stakeholders on this project ranging from F&B companies to AAFAQ teams.