Dubai is gearing up to hold ten of 13 Asia Cup cricket matches, including the opening game on August 27 2022, the India-Pakistan match on August 28 2022, and the title game on September 11 2022.
The 16-day tournament begins this Saturday, August 27, with Sri Lanka taking on Afghanistan at the Dubai International Stadium.
The Dubai Police Department has issued a set of guidelines for fans to follow. Selfie sticks, power banks, political flags and banners, bikes, skateboards, and scooters, as well as filming or flash photography, are all prohibited at stadiums.
The Dubai Police has appealed to visitors to completely follow all safety and security instructions provided by the authorities. They also emphasised that only ticket holders would be permitted access to the stadium.
The stadium is located on Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Road in Dubai Sports City. The multi-purpose facility can accommodate 30,000 people in addition to its 25,000 capacity.
Key points to keep in mind:
- Gates will open three hours before the match
- Valid ticket required for entry
- No re-entry allowed
- Those aged 4 and over need a ticket
- Stadium management reserves the right to entry
- Dedicated parking is available
- Random/haphazard parking is not allowed
List of Items not allowed in stadium
- Remote-controlled devices
- Animals
- Glass
- Filming or flash photography
- Illegal or toxic substances
- Radio communication devices or power banks
- Selfie sticks or umbrellas
- Sharp objects
- Firecrackers or flares
- Lasers
- Outside food or drinks
- Political flags and banners
- Bikes, skateboards and scooters
- Smoking
