Al Bid‘ ash Sharqīyah
Al Bidda is a neighborhood of Doha, Qatar. During the 19th century it was the largest town in Qatar, before Doha, an offshoot of Al Bidda, grew in prominence.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Emiri Diwan and Souq Waqif.
Emiri Diwan
Castle
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The Amiri Diwan of the State of Qatar is the sovereign body and the administrative office and official workplace of the Emir of the State of Qatar. The Amiri Diwan represents the figurative and bureaucratic center of Qatar.
Souq Waqif
Shopping center
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Souq Waqif is a marketplace in Doha, the capital of Qatar. The souq sells traditional garments, spices, handicrafts, and souvenirs. It is also home to restaurants and shisha lounges.
Qatar National Library
Library
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Qatar National Library is a non-profit organization under the umbrella of Qatar Foundation. The plans for the new national library were announced by Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, chairperson of Qatar Foundation, on 19 November 2012, during a ceremony celebrating…
Places in the Area
Nearby places include West Bay and Fereej Kulaib.
West Bay
Suburb
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West Bay is an area in Doha, Qatar that encompasses the city's east coast districts, namely, Al Qassar, Al Dafna, West Bay Lagoon, and Onaiza. West Bay includes many modern buildings unlike other, older districts of Doha. West Bay is situated 3½ km north of Al Bid‘ ash Sharqīyah.
Fereej Kulaib
Suburb
Fereej Kulaib is a Qatari district located in the municipality of Doha. Fereej Kulaib is situated 4½ km northwest of Al Bid‘ ash Sharqīyah.
Al Messila
Suburb
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Al Messila is a Qatari district in the municipality of Doha. For the most part, large gated compounds and schools occupy this district. It shares its western border with Lebday and Old Al Rayyan in Al Rayyan Municipality. Al Messila is situated 4½ km west of Al Bid‘ ash Sharqīyah.
Al Bid‘ ash Sharqīyah
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Al Bid` ash Sharqiyah” and “Al Bida‘ ash Sharqīyah”
- Location: Doha, Qatar, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
25.29059° or 25° 17′ 26″ northLongitude
51.52674° or 51° 31′ 36″ eastElevation
20 metres (66 feet)Open location code
7HQH7GRG+6MGeoNames ID
411805
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In Other Languages
“Al Bid‘ ash Sharqīyah” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “اَلْبِدع اَلشَّرْقِيَّة”
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