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One small nation dared to dream...and dream BIG!
Here's what happens when dreams come true!
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And here's how the stadium, designed by Albert Speer Partner, will look from across the harbour |
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Al-Gharrafa Stadium in Al-Rayyan. Major renovation. Expected capacity: 44,740 |
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Built in 2003 and currently with a capacity of just 25,000, the Al-Gharrafa Stadium will require significant redvelopment to achieve the vision below |
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Al-Shamal Stadium in Al-Shamal. To be built. Expected capacity: 45,120 |
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The stadium's shape derives from traditional fishing boats known as 'dhow' |
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Al-Khor Stadium in Al-Khor. To be built. Expected capacity: 45,330 |
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To combat the searing heat, air conditioning units will be installed in this and all of the other stadiums |
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Umm Slal Stadium in Umm Slal. To be built. Expected capacity 45,120 |
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The stadium is located in south eastern Qatar, albeit just 40 miles from Doha. It's shape bears similarities to a nearby fort that is one of the most important landmarks of Qatar, The Umm Salal Mohammed Fort |
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EducationCityStadium in Al-Rayyan. To be built. Expected capacity 45,350 |
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Access to the stadium will be made easy, even for people travelling from Bahrain, which is only 51 minutes away by high-speed rail |
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Khalifa International Satdium in Al-Rayyan. Major renovation. Expected capacity 68,030 |
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Al-Wakrah Stadium in Al-Wakrah. To be built. Expected capacity 45,120 |
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Home to Al-Wakrah football team, the current stadium only holds 20,000 fans |
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Al-Rayyan Stadium in Al-Rayyan. Major renovation. Expected capacity 44,740 |
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The exterior of the stadium features a membrane that will act as a screen for projections and advertisements |
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QatarUniversity Stadium in Doha. To be built. Expected capacity 43,520 |
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Of the six stadiums based in the capital, Doha, the University Stadium will be marginally the smallest |
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SportsCity Stadium in Doha. To be built. Expected capacity 47,560 |
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A bird's eye view shows how the stadium draws inspiration from traditional Arab tents |
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Lusail Iconic Stadium in Al-Daayen. To be built. expected capacity 86,250 |
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| The showpiece stadium and venue for the World Cup final, the Lusail Iconic Stadium will be a masterpiece of engineering. The stadium will have a near circular footprint and will be surrounded by a vast moat |
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"Reflecting Dohas culture and heritage, the stadium is designed to be highly energy efficient and capable of performing in extreme summer climatic conditions," say the designers |
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The Moment! |
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The warm reception at home! |
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