Baku Crystal Hall stands on the Baku coast near National Flag Square. The infobox lists GMP International GmbH as architect, and the article names no individual. The Mayoralty of Baku owns it. The main construction agreement was signed with Alpine Bau Deutschland on August 2, 2011. Completion was announced in April 2012 after a three-week weather delay, and it opened on May 7, 2012. The infobox lists a cost of $350 million, but the text says the full contract cost was not named.
The crystal-shaped building has a membrane facade lit by about 12,000 LED points. The complex covers 30,958 square meters, the arena 10,964, and the height at the center is 79 feet (24 m). It has VIP lounges and 30 outside entrances.
Capacity is 12,000 seated and 27,000 with standing room. The article gives no hours or ticket details.
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