How Soft Surfaces Is transforming GCC schools with world-class sports facilities

American International School Riyadh Saudi Arabia

Known for its seamless design-and-build model, Soft Surfaces delivers school sports projects from start to finish 

Dubai, Dec 18, 2025: Amid the rapidly evolving education sector in the GCC, schools are increasingly recognising the importance of high-quality sports infrastructure in shaping student development. Soft Surfaces, through its platform www.softsurfacess.com, has emerged as one of the leading contributors to this transformation, offering world-class sports facilities and complete design-and-build solutions across the GCC, UAE and India. 

Miya Hammad, COO, Soft Surfaces

At Soft Surfaces, we believe every child deserves access to a playground within their community—whether at school or in a public space. As cities continue to grow with increased concreting and fewer free lands, it becomes our responsibility to develop safe, sustainable sports facilities and parks where children can play freely, connect with sports, and rediscover nature,” says Miya Hammad, COO, Soft Surfaces. 

 

British International School Riyadh Saudi Arabia

Raising the bar for sports facilities in schools 

Soft Surfaces brings global expertise in sports infrastructure, ensuring that schools are equipped with safe, durable and performance-driven surfaces. Whether it is artificial turf soccer fields, EPDM running tracks, polyurethane indoor flooring, MUGA courts, or children’s play areas, the company adheres to the highest international standards, including FIFA, IAAF, ITF and FIBA specifications. 

This level of precision and quality ensures that students benefit from the same performance and safety features used in professional facilities worldwide. 

Turki Bader Al Sabihah, CEO, Soft Surfaces

“We believe in Building world-class sports environments through quality, innovation, and trust,” says Turki Bader Al Sabihah, CEO, Soft Surfaces. 

Design & build solutions tailored for schools 

One of Soft Surfaces’ biggest strengths is its complete design-and-build approach, which simplifies project delivery for schools. From concept planning and technical layouts to material selection and installation, Soft Surfaces manages every stage with in-house expertise. The result is a seamless process that aligns with each school’s space, curriculum needs and budget.

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Schools can choose from a wide range of tailored solutions: 

 

Kids play area at the American School

Impact on student development 

By upgrading traditional playgrounds to modern sports facilities, schools in the GCC are seeing measurable improvements in student engagement, health and performance. Soft Surfaces ensures: 

Enhanced physical fitness through structured sports zones
Better student participation due to safe, well-designed surfaces
Skill development supported by professional-grade infrastructure
School reputation improvement, helping attract new students and parents 

High-quality sports environments also contribute to mental well-being, discipline and teamwork—core values for student growth. 

French School Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia

A growing footprint across GCC, UAE and India 

With a strong presence across Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman as well as expanding operations in India, Soft Surfaces is becoming a preferred partner for educational institutions seeking reliability, durability and innovation. 

The company’s Indian division brings the same global standards to schools in cities like Jammu, Srinagar, Delhi, Bengaluru and Mumbai, helping institutions modernise their sports infrastructure at competitive costs. 

KAFD PROJECT Riyadh Saudi Arabia

Shaping the future of school sports 

As schools across the GCC invest more in student well-being, Soft Surfaces continues to play a critical role by delivering world-class sports environments that inspire movement, confidence and excellence. 

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