Legacy in action: Qatar’s FIFA World Cup stadium precincts

Since the country won the bid to host the mega-event – which will kick off on 20 November – an integral part of legacy plans was to create vibrant community hubs around the stadiums.

Qatar’s FIFA World Cup stadium precincts are delivering a tangible legacy for the country’s growing population.

Since the country won the bid to host the mega-event – which will kick off on 20 November – an integral part of legacy plans was to create vibrant community hubs around the stadiums.

Eng. Ghanim al-Kuwari, Deputy Director General, Technical Services, Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, said the project began with consultations with local communities.

“Our goal was to build venues that local communities would use,” said Al Kuwari. “Before we broke ground, we consulted communities to ensure their needs were implemented at the design phase. Every stadium has a distinct design and facilities that are unique to its community. And over the last few years – thanks to Al Bayt Park, Al Janoub Park and others – we are seeing these facilities being used. This is FIFA World Cup legacy in action before the big kick-off.”