Free entry
Founder's Memorial
A memorial to Sheikh Zayed — the floating portrait 'The Constellation' of 1,327 shapes.
- Address
- Corniche Road, Al Ras Al Akhdar, Abu Dhabi
- Time to allow
- 60 min
- Website
- www.thefoundersmemorial.ae
What's special
- ★The floating 'Constellation' portrait
- ★1,327 shapes on 1,110 cables
- ★Free entry
- ★Lit up beautifully after dark
A memorial park on the Corniche dedicated to the UAE's founder, Sheikh Zayed. Its centrepiece, The Constellation, is 1,327 geometric shapes on 1,110 cables that resolve into a portrait of the Sheikh. A garden and visitor centre sit alongside.
Tips
Entry is free. Best after sunset, when The Constellation is illuminated. Visitor parking is accessible from 18th Street.
Opening hours
- Mon
- 09:00-22:00
- Tue
- 09:00-22:00
- Wed
- 09:00-22:00
