Al Souq

Al Souq is a commercial district in the municipality of . It was named for its high density of souqs in the southern section of the district.
Wikipedia
  • Type: Locality
  • Description: human settlement in Qatar
  • Also known as: “Al Aswāq al Jadīdah”, “As Sawq”, “As Suq”, and “As Sūq”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Souq Waqif and National Museum of Qatar.

Shopping center
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is a marketplace in , the capital of . The souq sells traditional garments, spices, handicrafts, and souvenirs. It is also home to restaurants and shisha lounges.

Museum
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The is a national museum in , . The current building opened to the public on 28 March 2019, replacing the previous building which opened in 1975.

Pitch
is the first football stadium in the Arabian Gulf region with a grass pitch, established in 1962. It is located in near the Doha Corniche.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Najma and West Bay.

Suburb
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is a district located in the municipality of . Considered to be one of Doha's older districts, the bulk of 's commercial and office spaces are located along the arterial roads of Airport Street, C Ring Road and B Ring Road.

Suburb
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is an area in , Qatar that encompasses the city's east coast districts, namely, Al Qassar, Al Dafna, Lagoon, and . includes many modern buildings unlike other, older districts of Doha. is situated 4 km north of Al Souq.

Suburb
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is a north-eastern district of , . It is located between Al Dafna, Qatar's emerging central business district, and , a development north of Doha which is set to hold 200,000 residents in the near future. is situated 5 km northwest of Al Souq.

Al Souq

Latitude
25.288° or 25° 17′ 17″ north
Longitude
51.53715° or 51° 32′ 14″ east
Elevation
7 metres (23 feet)
Open location code
7HQH7GQP+5V
Geo­Names ID
411799
Wiki­data ID
Q4802978
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Satellite Map

Discover Al Souq from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Arabic to Uzbek—“Al Souq” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “السوق”
  • Arabic: “اَلسّوق”
  • Chinese: “集市區”
  • Dutch: “As Sawq”
  • Irish: “As Sawq”
  • Persian: “السوق”
  • Urdu: “السوق (دوحہ)”
  • Urdu: “السوق”
  • Uzbek: “Al-Suq”

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