Khor Al Adaid
A sea inlet in the far southeast of Qatar, on the Saudi border, where tall dunes meet the waters of the Gulf. Often called the Inland Sea, it is reached by four wheel drive and is on Qatar's tentative list for World Heritage status.
- Where
- Al Wakrah, Qatar
- Grade
- Heritage site
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site, plus 3 for its grade
- Coordinates
- 24.6300, 51.2960
Get the Khor Al Adaid stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Khor Al Adaid. 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 Khor Al Adaid
Qurayn Abu al Bawl 37 km
The highest point in Qatar, rising to just 103 metres in the south of the peninsula near the Saudi border. It is a low desert hill, and the country's whole landscape is otherwise flat.
Al Janoub Stadium 65 km
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.
Our Lady of the Rosary Church 69 km
The first Catholic church in Qatar, in Doha, consecrated in 2008. It stands with churches of other Christian denominations in a shared religious complex, and it serves Qatar's large community of expatriate workers.
Al Thumama Stadium 71 km
A football stadium in the Al Thumama district, about 13 km south of central Doha. Its circular form echoes the gahfiya, the woven cap worn by men across the Arab world, and it hosted World Cup matches in 2022.
Aspire Park 72 km
The largest park in Doha, covering 88 hectares in the Baaya district inside the Aspire Zone. It has lawns, playgrounds, jogging paths and picnic spots, and it is popular with families and walkers, especially in the cooler months.
Villaggio Mall 72 km
A shopping mall in the Aspire Zone on Al Waab Street, styled as an Italian city. A canal runs through the interior with gondola rides, under a painted sky ceiling, alongside shops, restaurants and an entertainment area.
Aspire Tower 72 km
A 300 metre tower in the Aspire Zone sports complex, designed by the architect Hadi Simaan. Its curved lattice frame shaped like a torch held the flame at the 2006 Asian Games, and it now contains a hotel.
Aspire Zone 72 km
A 250 hectare sports complex in the Baaya district of Doha, also known as Doha Sports City. It surrounds the Aspire Tower and Khalifa International Stadium and held the main events of the 2006 Asian Games.
Questions
Where is Khor Al Adaid?
Khor Al Adaid is in Al Wakrah, Qatar. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Qurayn Abu al Bawl (37 km), Al Janoub Stadium (65 km), Our Lady of the Rosary Church (69 km).
How do I get the Khor Al Adaid stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Khor Al Adaid 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 Khor Al Adaid 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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