Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat
Facts and practical information
The Sultan Qaboos Stadium at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, also known locally as Boshar, is a government-owned multi-purpose stadium in the Boshar district of Muscat, Oman. It is currently used mostly for football matches, and also has facilities for athletics. The stadium originally had a capacity of over 40,000, but after recent renovations the capacity was reduced to 34,000. It is the home stadium of the Oman national football team. The Qaboos Stadium was used as the main stadium in the 19th Arabian Gulf Cup in 2009, and was also used in the 13th Arabian Gulf Cup competition in 1996. The Complex has strong security, in addition to over 10,000 parking slots. ()
Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Oman Avenues Mall, Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Zawawi Mosque, Royal Opera House Muscat.