Al Khor Island
A small island off the northeast coast of Qatar, also called Jazirat bin Ghanim or Purple Island. The name comes from the purple dye that was once made from sea snails here, and archaeologists have found traces of that industry.
- Where
- Al Khor, Al Khor and Al Dhakhira, Qatar
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- 25.6928, 51.5489
Get the Al Khor Island stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Al Khor Island. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Al Khor and Al Dhakhira volume with your photos and a note.
Near Al Khor Island
Al Bayt Stadium 7.6 km
A football stadium in Al Khor whose shape recalls the black and white tents once used by nomadic families in the Gulf. It has a retractable roof and staged the opening match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup on 20 November 2022.
Lusail Stadium 31 km
The largest stadium in Qatar, north of Doha in the planned city of Lusail, with room for about 80,000 spectators. It hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup final on 18 December 2022 and is known for its golden, bowl shaped facade.
Katara Towers 34 km
A pair of curved high rise towers in Lusail, also known as Katara Hospitality Tower and the Crescent Tower. They hold a hotel and offices, and their sweeping crescent shape stands out on the northern skyline of the Doha area.
The Pearl Island 36 km
An artificial island of nearly 4 square kilometres off the West Bay coast of Doha. It was the first land in Qatar opened to foreign freehold ownership and is now a district of marinas, apartments and waterfront promenades.
Katara Cultural Village 37 km
A cultural complex on the eastern coast of Doha between West Bay and the Pearl. It has theatres, an amphitheatre, galleries, a beach and restaurants, and it hosts festivals and exhibitions through the year.
Tornado Tower 42 km
A 195 metre office skyscraper in West Bay, Doha, also called the QIPCO Tower. Its waisted shape resembles a tornado, and its glass skin is covered in a pattern that glows after dark.
Doha Tower 42 km
A cylindrical skyscraper in West Bay, Doha, designed by the French architect Jean Nouvel. Its facade of layered patterns draws on traditional Arabic mashrabiya screens, and it is one of the best known landmarks on the city skyline.
Education City Mosque 43 km
The national mosque of Education City, Al Rayyan, part of the Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies. It serves students and visitors, and its modern design sets it apart from the older mosques of Doha.
Questions
Where is Al Khor Island?
Al Khor Island is in Al Khor, Al Khor and Al Dhakhira, Qatar. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Al Bayt Stadium (7.6 km), Lusail Stadium (31 km), Katara Towers (34 km).
How do I get the Al Khor Island stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Al Khor Island and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Al Khor and Al Dhakhira volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Al Khor Island before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Al Khor and Al Dhakhira volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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