Sports Facilities

NYU Abu Dhabi has world-class indoor and outdoor sports facilities that cater to amateur and professional athletes. The Athletics Center is able to accommodate a vast range of sports and recreational events.

Recent users of the sports facilities include:

  • The NBA, FIBA
  • Real Madrid, FIFA
  • Asian Football Cup
  • World Police Games
  • Manchester City Football School
  • Special Olympics
  • Uruguay World Cup Training, FIFA

Sports Facilities Options

Indoor Facilities

Performance Gym

Multi-purpose facilities providing versatility for physical education lessons, tournaments, and recreation. The facilities also include male and female locker and changing rooms. Sports available include:

  • Basketball
  • Badminton
  • Volleyball
  • Futsal
  • Floor hockey
  • Netball

Operational Hours

Monday-Friday, 8am-10pm
Weekends, 8am-8pm

Indoor Track

200-meter rubberized running track with four lanes.

Operational Hours

Monday-Friday, 8am-10pm
Weekends, 8am-8pm

Indoor Pool

50-meter indoor Olympic-size competition pool with eight lanes and movable bulkhead.

Operational Hours

Monday-Friday, 8am-2pm and 3-9pm
Weekends, 8am-8pm

Squash Courts

NYU Abu Dhabi has three single squash courts.

Operational Hours

Monday-Friday, 8am-10pm
Weekends, 8am-8pm

Yoga Studio

Studio space with a comfortable matted floor.

Operational Hours

Monday-Friday, 8am-10pm
Weekends, 8am-8pm

Spin Studio

Motivational space with 15 progress-tracking machines.

Operational Hours

Monday-Friday, 8am-10pm
Weekends, 8am-8pm

Combative Studio

Large matted room for martial arts practice.

Operational Hours

Monday-Friday, 8am-10pm
Weekends, 8am-8pm

Multi-Purpose Rooms

Multi-purpose rooms can for dance, mediation workshops, Capoeira, Zumba, and other classes.

Operational Hours

Monday-Friday, 8am-10pm
Weekends, 8am-8pm

Outdoor Facilities

Competition Pitch

Full-sized, natural, FIFA-certified competition pitch for football and rugby.

Seating: 1,700-spectator grandstand

Operational hours: Monday-Friday
8am-10pm

Practice Pitch

Full-sized, natural, premium practice pitch for multiple sports including football and rugby.

Seating: Can accommodate spectator seating depending on the requirement

Operational Hours

Monday-Friday, 8am-10pm
Weekends, 8am-8pm

Outdoor Track

Complete 400-meter track and field facility. Male and female locker rooms and changing facilities available.

Operational Hours

Monday-Friday, 8am-10pm
Weekends, 8am-8pm

Tennis Courts

Four tennis courts and two multi-purpose courts are available, used for netball, tennis, and basketball.

Operational Hours

Monday-Friday, 8am-10pm
Weekends, 8am-8pm

Add Catering to Your Package

Food and Beverage

A range of food and beverage packages and menus are available that can be tailored to different audiences and budgets.

On-Site Amenities

Free car parking

Free car parking

Travel agent

Travel agent

Car rental

Car rental

Pharmacy

Pharmacy

Salon

Salon

AV Support

AV support

ATM

ATM

Bookings

Host your group, event, or conference at NYUAD. Contact us to get started.

Email: nyuad.venue.hire@nyu.edu 
Phone: +971 02-628-5266
Phone: +971 02-628-4988