Khalifa International Stadium
Khalifa International Stadium
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JJOH
Doha, Qatar703 contributions
Nov 2022
In my opinion the weakest of 5he stadia used for the World Cup although it does have some pretty stiff competition. Originally built for athletics and it feels like an athletics stadium and I enjoyed the World athletics champs there a cou0le of years ago. The problem is that for football the crowd is too far removed from the pitch as there is a significant gap between the stands and the touch line. Makes it difficult to see what’s going on at the far end.
Well serviced by metro and good parking and aircon works well but ultimatelas it was being used for a football match for me it fell a bit short of th3 mark
Well serviced by metro and good parking and aircon works well but ultimatelas it was being used for a football match for me it fell a bit short of th3 mark
Written 3 December 2022
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moviegeekjn
Phoenix, AZ2,355 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
Enjoyed this venue more than the larger Lusail Stadium venue that will serve as the site for the 2022 World Cup finals. It has good sight lines all around and has elevator service to the higher levels, subject to staff permission.
On the downside, they turned on the air conditioning full blast in late November, so many of us were freezing and glad when game was over to get back outside to more normal cool temperatures.
Note: a iOS buying stadium concessions. Way over priced!
On the downside, they turned on the air conditioning full blast in late November, so many of us were freezing and glad when game was over to get back outside to more normal cool temperatures.
Note: a iOS buying stadium concessions. Way over priced!
Written 26 November 2022
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TravelingSoccerLoon
Saint Paul, MN5,970 contributions
Nov 2022
Qatar's first national stadium originally built in 1976 but renovated several times including for the recent World Cup. I watched 3 games in the stadium while there for the Cup. This was probably the least favorite of the 6 stadiums I experienced. Keep in mind that all the stadiums ranged from being really good to fantastic. On a positive note, it is located conveniently near a Metro station and the adjacent Aspire Park with its Tower provides a stunning sight. The Villagio Mall next door is beautiful and was a good place to hang out and grab a bite before heading into the stadium. However, being the former national stadium, it was not designed primarily for football and the running track causes the pitch to be far from the stands making for a less than ideal football watching experience.
Written 31 July 2023
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joannehurley
London, UK1,090 contributions
Sept 2019
The Doha 2019 world athletics championships is currently on, its amazing. We were there for the first day and saw top class athletes Yohan Blake, Justin Gaitlin, Christian Coleman. The stadium is stunning. However, the queues for the food and drinks took over an hour.
Written 28 September 2019
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sonamol
Doha, Qatar42 contributions
Feb 2015 • Family
i didnot visit the stadium.i saw from out side.its looks a different than others.near by the torch tower located.and behind of it the villagio mall and one other mall located.and there was wi9fi freee in thje out side
Written 23 April 2015
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Anna S V
8 contributions
Oct 2019
What an unbelievable experience. was part of a team during the athletics World Championship. Facilities is just perfect and the stadium is amazing.
Written 15 October 2019
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MilkChocChip
Edinburgh, UK558 contributions
Sept 2019 • Couples
Currently here daily for the IAAF World Championships.
The location isn’t great if you’re travelling from the city centre. During the daytime is fine, around 20 minutes but at rush hour, Doha traffic is a nightmare, I’d say give yourself an hour to get here.
Huge issues for food/drinks inside, queues are around an hour long and this is with the stadium nowhere near capacity. This needs to be sorted for the World Cup in 2022 where Doha is going to be far busier than it is now.
The stadium is cool inside which is pretty amazing considering how hot it is outside.
The nearby Metro is currently not operating which isn’t ideal. Only option to get here are the free shuttle buses - which look mostly empty as the pickup locations aren’t great or taxi’s. Taxi’s are at least cheap here when compared with UK.
The location isn’t great if you’re travelling from the city centre. During the daytime is fine, around 20 minutes but at rush hour, Doha traffic is a nightmare, I’d say give yourself an hour to get here.
Huge issues for food/drinks inside, queues are around an hour long and this is with the stadium nowhere near capacity. This needs to be sorted for the World Cup in 2022 where Doha is going to be far busier than it is now.
The stadium is cool inside which is pretty amazing considering how hot it is outside.
The nearby Metro is currently not operating which isn’t ideal. Only option to get here are the free shuttle buses - which look mostly empty as the pickup locations aren’t great or taxi’s. Taxi’s are at least cheap here when compared with UK.
Written 30 September 2019
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Andre Z
Curitiba, PR325 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
Khalifa International Stadium, also known as National Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Doha, Qatar as part of the Doha Sports City complex, which also includes Aspire Academy, Hamad Aquatic Centre, and the Aspire Tower. It is named after Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, Qatar's former Emir. The final of 2011 AFC Asian Cup was held at this stadium. The stadium is also the first completed venue that will host a part of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. It's a amazing place to visit.
Written 15 January 2019
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roman victor santos
Doha, Qatar974 contributions
May 2017 • Family
Hot weather during games not a problem anymore in this stadium. The world class Khalifa International Stadium is ready for FIFA World Cup 2022. It is installed with temperature controlled.
Completed 5 years advance to world cup games. What a big accomplishment for Qatar.
Completed 5 years advance to world cup games. What a big accomplishment for Qatar.
Written 25 May 2017
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia19,450 contributions
Apr 2023
This is Qatar's first stadium ever, built in 1976 when football grew in popularity.
It was renovated and enlarged in 2005 for the 2006 Asian games, and then further remodeled and enlarged for the 2022 World Cup.
The stadium is in a remoter part of Doha, in Aspire park, easily recognizable by the same name tower. It's around half an hour drive from downtown.
Once there you have several attractions to explore: the 3,2,1 Olympic museum which is attached to it, the Aspire park and the Villaggio shopping mall. However, I don't think you can tour the stadium.
It was renovated and enlarged in 2005 for the 2006 Asian games, and then further remodeled and enlarged for the 2022 World Cup.
The stadium is in a remoter part of Doha, in Aspire park, easily recognizable by the same name tower. It's around half an hour drive from downtown.
Once there you have several attractions to explore: the 3,2,1 Olympic museum which is attached to it, the Aspire park and the Villaggio shopping mall. However, I don't think you can tour the stadium.
Written 30 April 2023
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Are backpacks allowed in the stadium?
Written 17 December 2019
Yes I took mine and it was searched but fine.
Written 19 December 2019
Distância até o aeroporto e estádio
Written 24 November 2019
Can I take water into the stadium
Written 27 September 2019
I wasnt allowed to take my water in when I went last week.
Written 20 December 2019
I will be in Doha from 2nd to the 6th of February. Are there any sporting events happening during that time?
Written 25 January 2019
Want to go and see Qatar vs Iceland on Tuesday night. Can you just buy a ticket on the door? Not seeing an online purchase option.
Written 12 November 2017
Sorry can't answer you that as I don't know how the management decided to market the tickets.
Written 13 November 2017
Do you have all-inclusive meal packages?
Written 17 February 2015
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