The Founder's Memorial, Memorial structure at Corniche Road, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

The Founder's Memorial on Corniche Road is a tribute structure made of steel and geometric shapes forming a portrait. The site combines open garden areas with modern artistic elements that invite exploration from different viewing points.

Opened on 26 February 2018, the memorial marks the centenary of the birth of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, first President of the UAE, who died in 2004. It was inaugurated by Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during the Year of Zayed, declared by President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Zayed became Ruler of Abu Dhabi in 1966 and, after a 1968 meeting with Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, led the federation founded on 2 December 1971.

The Heritage Garden's 30 pillars each stand for one of the seven emirates and the four life sources chosen by Sheikh Zayed, and carry pre-Islamic and Islamic artefacts modelled on items he used, such as weapons and jewellery. In the Sanctuary Garden, 24 palms mark the UAE's 24 sheikhdoms, and a pool and reflecting pool refer to the Turquoise Jewel and Gold Piece necklaces given to Zayed by the people of Abu Dhabi.

The visitor centre is open daily from 9:00am to 10:00pm. Free guided tours in Arabic and English last about 30 minutes and cover the gardens and The Constellation. An elevated walkway circles the artwork, giving views of it and the Abu Dhabi skyline.

The artwork consists of thousands of steel geometric pieces suspended on cables that form a three-dimensional portrait. This portrait looks completely different depending on where you stand and view it.