STADE DE CRICKET SHEIKH ZAYED

A meeting place and meeting point for the Indian community in Abu Dhabi, this temple of cricket in the UAE is worth a visit if you are interested in learning more about the sport.

The 20,000-capacitySheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium is a state-of-the-art multipurpose training facility that has hosted numerous international tournaments and matches. The world-class facilities on offer include grass soccer pitches as well as multi-purpose courts for padel, tennis and basketball.

Zayed Cricket Academy facilities include grass cricket nets and AstroTurf as well as existing wickets. As part of a wider relationship with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, 500 lux Musco LED floodlights have been installed on the nursery ovals, allowing for evening matches and community cricket.

Training facilities include a yoga and Pilates studio, as well as a massage studio.

If all that sporting activity whets your appetite, head to The Boundary, a casual restaurant located in the cricket stadium. This cozy and charming space serves fresh salads and entrees, hearty burgers, sandwiches, pizzas, fish and chips, butter chicken and kids' meals. While you're here, try one of the milkshakes. You won't regret it.