2004
President His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan
20,000
Yes
North End, ?.
14:34, Thu May 23, 2013 (UTC +0400)
Sheikh Zayed Stadium
 

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The Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi cost $22 million to build and is arguably one of the world's finest cricket grounds. It was opened in May 2004 and staged its first first-class match when Scotland played Kenya in the Intercontinental Cup that November.

The ground is dominated by two large stands at either end, with the areas square of the wicket offering large grass banking for spectators to sit, although during the daylight hours that might be less than appealing as there is no shade. There is no pavilion as such, with the large changing rooms under one of the stands, and teams watch from inside air-conditioned glass rooms.

The venue is about 30 minutes drive from the city centre and is located in a remote area.
Martin Williamson

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The lights come on at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, MCC v Durham, Abu Dhabi, March 29, 2010
The lights come on at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium
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Fans await a thrilling chase under lights, Pakistan v New Zealand, 1st ODI, Abu Dhabi, November 3, 2009
Fans await a thrilling chase under lights
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A view of the ground from the stands at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Pakistan v New Zealand, 1st ODI, Abu Dhabi, November 3, 2009
A view of the ground from the stands at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium
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Last-minute preparations to the pitch ahead of the opening game, Abu Dhabi, May 17, 2007
Last-minute preparations to the pitch ahead of the opening game
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