ACTIVE Al Maryah Island

The Challenge

So exhilarating, your breath is taken away. So says the website for Al Maryah Island, a world-class hub for business, shopping, and recreation. As the lifestyle and entertainment district continued to grow and expand on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi, the owners of nearby Zayed Sports City envisioned a world-class sports and recreation complex called ACTIVE Al Maryah Island. The owners sought a floodlighting provider who could work quickly and in coordination with numerous other contractors to achieve their vision for a facility that’s as breathtaking as the island itself.

The Solution

Impressed by the performance and reliability of the floodlighting at Zayed Sports City, as well as Musco’s long-term parts and labour warranty, the project team chose Musco. Working in coordination with five construction contractors, the Musco team installed TLC for LED® systems at ACTIVE’s outdoor tennis courts, football pitches, and multipurpose courts. They also lit the interior of the ACTIVE Dome, the Middle East’s first air dome to include a full-size indoor football pitch. Dimming capabilities within the dome allow the facilities team to adjust light levels according to the needs of participants including the Man City Football School, a youth programme operated by Manchester City FC of the English Premier League. The result is a high-performance lighting system at a sports complex that provides world-class recreational opportunities for people of all ages and abilities.