Al Janoub Stadium
A retractable roof football stadium in Al Wakrah, inaugurated on 16 May 2019. Its curved roof was inspired by the sails of the dhows that once sailed from the town's harbour, and it was designed by the architect Zaha Hadid's practice.
- Where
- Al Wakrah, Qatar
- Grade
- Well known
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site, plus 1 for its grade
- Coordinates
- 25.1598, 51.5741
Get the Al Janoub Stadium stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Al Janoub Stadium. 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 Wakrah volume with your photos and a note.
Near Al Janoub Stadium
Our Lady of the Rosary Church 7.9 km
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Qatar National Library 14 km
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National Museum of Qatar 14 km
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Stadium 974 14 km
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Al Koot Fort 15 km
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Souq Waqif 15 km
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Questions
Where is Al Janoub Stadium?
Al Janoub Stadium is in Al Wakrah, Qatar. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Our Lady of the Rosary Church (7.9 km), Al Thumama Stadium (9.4 km), Qatar National Library (14 km).
How do I get the Al Janoub Stadium stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Al Janoub Stadium and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Al Wakrah volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Al Janoub Stadium before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Al Wakrah volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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