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

AV Support

AV support

Car rental

Car rental

Salon

Salon

ATM

ATM