Building on the success of the first renovated facility at Zayed Sports City, the new courts at Capital Garden mark the next step in ADQ’s collaboration with the NBA, with further openings planned in Abu Dhabi and the Al Ain region. Together, these spaces are part of ADQ’s broader efforts to strengthen community engagement and create lasting platforms that inspire people of all ages to embrace healthier, more active lives.
The opening ceremony featured a ribbon cutting by HE Ahmed Fadel Khadem Al Muhairbi, Acting CEO of Abu Dhabi City, Anas Jawdat Albarguthi, ADQ Group Chief Operating Officer, and David Watts, NBA Director for the Middle East. After the ceremony, the Jr. NBA/Jr. The WNBA Abu Dhabi League participated in the NBA Fit clinics, a series of interactive sessions designed to promote fitness, bringing the renovated facility to life.
The Capital Garden courts opened to the public during the week of the 2025 NBA Abu Dhabi Games presented by ADQ, featuring the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers. The moment further reinforced the impact of the collaboration by inspiring communities to stay active while celebrating world-class basketball talent and the growing popularity of the sport in the UAE.
