New world-class football facility opens in Sharjah - in pictures


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Football fans in the UAE have a new venue to enjoy at Al Majaz Waterfront in Sharjah.

The venue was opened to the public at a grand ceremony attended by several current and former UAE footballers including Al Wasl’s Fahad Khamis, Bakheet Saad and Nasser Kamis.

A friendly match was also held in the presence of a number players, including Faisal Khalil, Maatouq Saeed, Mohammad Surour and Munther Ali.

Al Majaz Waterfront’s new pitch measures 60 x 40 metres, and is suitable for 14 players. Managed by Falcon Sports, the facility will be open to the public for a fee of Dh230 per hour, which will include water, bibs and balls. The facility will be open Sunday to Wednesday, 7am to 12 noon, and Thursdays to Saturdays, from 6am to 2pm. Special rates are offered for students.

The facility will also host the Falcon School of Football for children aged 4-16 years. Classes will be held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Fees will be Dh350 monthly per person, with a reduced fee of Dh300 per sibling.

Key facilities
  • Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
  • Premier League-standard football pitch
  • 400m Olympic running track
  • NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
  • 600-seat auditorium
  • Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
  • An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
  • Specialist robotics and science laboratories
  • AR and VR-enabled learning centres
  • Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
The specs

Engine: 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8

Transmission: seven-speed

Power: 720hp

Torque: 770Nm

Price: Dh1,100,000

On sale: now

Updated: July 19, 2021, 3:44 AM`