Foto de stock de Arena das Dunas

Arena das Dunas is a multi-purpose stadium located in the city of Natal , in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Norte . In addition to football matches , the complex has the capacity to accommodate large events , exhibitions and shops . The structure was inaugurated on January 22, 2014 , after 29 months of work in place of the Stadium Joao Machado . It is managed by OAS Arenas .Located in Lagoa Nova district between BR -101 and Avenida Prudente de Morais , two major road arteries of the city , the arena was made possible through a Public Private Partnership between the OAS Engineering and the state government , with the primary aim to support the candidacy of RN capital for the FIFA World Cup 2014 , which will host four matches of the world event .Subsequently designed to have varied use , enabling financial whether the complex has the capacity to 31,375 viewers. During the World Cup , the arena will feature flexible bleachers , which will allow the expansion to 42,000 seats . The architecture of the stadium , inspired by the dunes of Rio Grande do Norte , was designed by American firm Populous .