There are 2 sub-stadiums for training and each ground can hold 2,000 spectators, includes 2 locker rooms and a stadium for Athletics.

[9] FIFA President Sepp Blatter expressed his delight to be at the "fantastic" stadium of Borg El Arab as he watched the visuals and lights show of the opening ceremony.

The main stadium is surrounded by 1.2 km long fence that controls the spectators entrance.

The reason for that is to avoid any obstruction to the movement of the ball or the players according to the requirements of the International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA).

In addition to the pitch, the stadium is equipped to host Olympic Games activities; 8 running track lanes, water blocker for steeplechase, two sand pit for long jump, one sand pit for triple jump.

Borg El Arab's main stands can accommodate for 86 thousand spectators on the upper and lower levels.

The terrace and first class stand, which represents 35% of the total stadium seating capacity, are covered with a metal sunshade.

For the spectators, there are 32 restaurants and 68 restrooms (a total of 386 toilets; 337 for men, 43 for women, and 6 for people with special needs).

The hotel includes a conference hall, a cafeteria, restaurant, swimming pool, a gymnasium and provider of elevators.

In addition for the hotel, there is also an administrative building and a housing centre for the stadium's workers.