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The Founder’s Memorial, a permanent national tribute commemorating the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, welcomed members of the public for the first time on Sunday as it celebrated its official opening. Situated on the Abu Dhabi Corniche, the memorial invites visitors to embark on a journey of discovery into the life and legacy of the UAE’s founding father.
Established to celebrate Sheikh Zayed’s visionary leadership and vast influence on his country and the wider world, the Founder’s Memorial encompasses 3.3 hectares of beautifully landscaped space which is free to access and open to the public on a daily basis. The centrepiece is ‘The Constellation’, a monumental public artwork consisting of over 1,300 geometric shapes which form a dynamic three-dimensional portrait of Sheikh Zayed. At sunset, the shapes of The Constellation are illuminated and shine like stars against the night sky, bringing the stunning portrait to life.