Wahat Al Karama
A memorial opposite the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, unveiled in 2016 to honour Emiratis who died in the line of duty. It has three parts: a group of leaning pillars, a pavilion of honour bearing their names, and a memorial plaza.
- Where
- Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- 24.4135, 54.4788
Get the Wahat Al Karama stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Wahat Al Karama. 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 Abu Dhabi volume with your photos and a note.
Near Wahat Al Karama
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque 0.5 km
The largest mosque in the country, a white marble courtyard ringed by domes and four minarets at the entrance to Abu Dhabi. Its prayer hall holds one of the biggest knotted carpets in the world, and Sheikh Zayed, founder of the UAE, is buried in its grounds.
Capital Gate 4.5 km
Abu Dhabi's leaning tower, a 35-storey office block designed to tilt 18 degrees to the west. That is more than three times the lean of the tower at Pisa, and here it was done on purpose.
Mangrove National Park 8.1 km
A protected belt of grey mangroves along the eastern shore of Abu Dhabi island, within sight of the city's towers. Shallow channels wind between the trees, and most people see it from a kayak, among herons, crabs and small fish.
Emirates Park Zoo 13 km
A privately owned zoo and resort in Al Bahia, on the northern edge of Abu Dhabi, opened in 2012. Its grounds are landscaped to recall Africa and hold more than 1,100 animals of over 220 species, one of the largest collections in the emirate.
Saadiyat Island 14 km
A low island 500 metres off Abu Dhabi, being shaped into the emirate's cultural centre. The Louvre Abu Dhabi already stands on its shore, with more museums and galleries planned around it, and long white beaches face the Gulf.
Yas Marina Circuit 14 km
A 5.3-kilometre motor racing circuit on Yas Island, designed by Hermann Tilke. It has hosted the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the last race of the Formula One season, since 2009, run from daylight into the night under floodlights.
Masdar City 14 km
A planned urban community on the edge of Abu Dhabi, built by the state-backed company Masdar as a showcase for sustainable design. Its narrow, shaded streets borrow from old Arab towns to keep the heat down.
Qasr Al Hosn 15 km
The oldest stone building in Abu Dhabi, begun around 1761 as a watchtower guarding the island's fresh water well. It grew into the fort and home of the ruling family, and its whitewashed walls now hold a museum of the city's story.
More hidden gems in Abu Dhabi
Questions
Where is Wahat Al Karama?
Wahat Al Karama is in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (0.5 km), Capital Gate (4.5 km), Mangrove National Park (8.1 km).
How do I get the Wahat Al Karama stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Wahat Al Karama and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Abu Dhabi volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Wahat Al Karama before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Abu Dhabi volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
Collect your first stamp.
LOQAH is free on iPhone and Android, in India and 20 more countries, with more countries on the way. Stand at a place, collect its stamp, and keep every trip in a passport that grows.