The UAE Pro League held a coordination meeting, on Monday, to finalize all arrangements for the highly anticipated Emaar Super Cup 2024, a thrilling match that will feature Al Wasl against Shabab Al Ahli.
The game is scheduled for Friday, December 13, at 7:30 PM, at Al Maktoum Stadium in Dubai.
The meeting, chaired by the UAE Pro League's Institutional Support Director Musab AlMarzooqi, was attended by representatives from both clubs, police, private security, and the organizing teams from the various departments of the UAE Pro League.
Key arrangements were reviewed, including team kits, with Al Wasl wearing all-yellow and Shabab Al Ahli in all-red.
According to Article 15 of the competition regulations, if the match ends in a draw after regular time, a penalty shootout will determine the winner.
Ahead of the big game, a pre-match press conference will take place on Thursday, December 12, at 4:00 PM at the Palace Downtown Hotel in Dubai.
Both head coaches and a player from each team will attend, along with media representatives.
Following the press conference, both teams will hold their main training sessions at Al Maktoum Stadium.
Al Wasl will train at 6:00 PM, followed by Shabab Al Ahli at 7:15 PM, with the first 15 minutes of each session open to the media.
On matchday, fans can look forward to a vibrant fan zone, which will open at 5:30 PM outside the stadium.
The fan zone will feature a variety of activities, including interactive sports games, entertainment, and family-friendly attractions, creating a festive atmosphere for supporters of all ages.
Stadium access has been carefully organized to ensure smooth entry for fans:
Al Wasl fans will enter through the main gate and the gate near the Indian Club.
Shabab Al Ahli fans will use the Leisure Land gate and the gate near the Egyptian Club.
The internal gates are assigned as follows:
Shabab Al Ahli fans:
Cat 1: Gate (13 &14)
Cat 2: Gate (16, 17 & 18)
VIP: B
Internal gates for Al Wasl's fans:
Cat 1: Gate (10 &11)
Cat 2: Gate (6, 7, 8)
VIP: A
To ensure the safety and security of the fans, the UAE Pro League has arranged for medical units to be present in every section of the stadium.
Additionally, ambulances will be available outside the stadium for emergencies.
Fans will also have access to secure storage lockers for their personal belongings, which will be available near Gates 10 and 14.
Stadium gates will open at 5:30 PM, two hours before the match kicks off.
Only ticket holders will be allowed into the stadium area, as no tickets will be sold or distributed on-site.