Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi, 2008. The stadium is the work of French architects Henri Colboc, Pierre Dalidet and George Philippe.
The Founding President, Sheikh Zayed, looks at future Abu Dhabi projects, including a model of Zayed Sports City Stadium visible at bottom. Courtesy: Al Ittihad
The stadium is an architectural gem of striking arches and curves.
The venue has hosted many concerts over the years, such as that by British pop legend George Michael in 2008. Carl Abrams / AP Photo
Liam McGrath works on stage ahead of the George Michael concert, with the distinctive architecture visible in the background.
The stadium was the setting when the UAE beat Oman to claim the 2007 Arabian Gulf Cup. Here UAE captain Mohammed Omar lifts the cup after the victory. Rabih Moghrabi / AFP
Football fans at Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi for the UAE against Manchester City friendly in 2009, which the UAE won. Stephen Lock / The National
The venue has been the setting for annual National Day celebrations, such as these in 2015.
Players from Spain's Real Madrid train at Zayed Sports City Stadium for the Fifa Club World Cup in 2018.
The spectacular opening ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games attracted people from around the world.
It has also hosted global events such as the Special Olympics World Games in 2019.
The closing ceremony showcases the stadium's architecture.
Zayed Sports City Stadium hosted Pope Francis for an open air mass in 2019. The Pontiff was on his first trip to the UAE.
Pope Francis blesses a child before the mass at Zayed Sports City Stadium.
Pope Francis celebrates mass at the stadium. Pawan Singh / The National
The stadium is part of a complex with an ice rink. It has its own distinctive architecture.
The UAE beat Thailand during their Challenge Cup Cup of Asia game at the Zayed Sports City Ice Rink in 2014.
The stadium was renovated in 2009. it remains the largest and premier stadium in the UAE.
Abu Dhabi's Zayed Sports City through the years - in pictures
