Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, popularly known as the Al Rayyan Stadium, is one of eight stadiums, which was built, renovated, or reconstructed for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. Al Rayyan Stadium, with a capacity of 45,032 hosted seven matches during the FIFA World Cup, with six group games and one pre-quarter match.
Here is everything you need to know about Al Rayyan Stadium, including location, map, and how to get to the stadium using the Doha Metro, Car, or Taxi.
Al Rayyan Stadium Location and How To Reach
Al Rayyan Stadium is located alongside the Dukhan Highway, 20km west of central Doha and next to the Mall of Qatar (location map).
You can reach Al Rayyan Stadium either by Metro, car or taxi. Here are the details about each option:
Reaching Al Rayyan Stadium By Metro
The closest Doha Metro Station is Al Riffa Mall of Qatar Metro Station (Green line). You can find more about Doha Metro here.
Reaching Al Rayyan Stadium By Car
Residents and locals are encouraged to drive to the stadiums to free up public transport for visitors.
Parking Facilities
- Parking space is located close to the stadium.
- Accessible parking options will be available.
Fans are advised to arrive early because car parks will fill up fast.
| Spectator Parking Lot | Minimum walking time to the stadium |
|---|---|
| A | 10 minutes |
| B | 20 minutes |
| C | 10 minutes |
| D | 25 minutes |
| E | 10 minutes |
Reaching Al Rayyan Stadium By Taxi, Uber, Careem
- The drop-off and pick-up area is a minimum of a 15-minute walk to the stadium.
Al Rayyan Stadium Seating Map
Here is a layout map of Al Rayyan Stadium:
About Al Rayyan Stadium
Taking inspiration from Qatari cultural symbols, Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium reflects the desert and cultural beauty around it. Al Rayyan’s residents are known for their love of tradition and hospitality, which fans can enjoy.
Designed specifically for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM, the stadium has 45,032 seats. To make the stadium more suitable for local community use, its capacity will be reduced by half after the tournament.
The stadium’s most striking feature is a glowing facade, comprised of patterns that characterise different aspects of the country: the importance of family, the beauty of the desert, the native lora and fauna, and local and international trade.
A fifth shape, a shield, brings together all the others, representing the strength and unity that is particularly relevant to the city of Al Rayyan.
The stadium was inaugurated on 18 December 2020 when it hosted the Amir Cup final.
Al Rayyan Stadium Legacy and Sustainability
According to the FIFA website, the modular upper tier will be removed after the tournament, with the seats being re-purposed into sporting facilities in Qatar and overseas.
Many of the materials from the deconstructed venue that once occupied this site have been used in the new complex, including some which have been re-purposed into public art installations. More than 90 per cent of the construction materials have been reused or recycled.
Trees that once surrounded the old venue have been retained for future replanting in order to minimise damage to the natural environment.
Energy and water efficiency measures have been embedded to further reduce the stadium’s carbon footprint, while the Doha Metro connection will allow for seamless travel to and from the venue. The precinct will feature 125,000m² of green space, along with native, low-water consumption plants for the community to enjoy.
The precinct will feature an array of sporting facilities, including cricket pitches, football pitches, a children’s playground, outdoor gym facilities, an aquatics centre, tennis courts, a skate park and an athletics track.
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References: Qatar 2022