Al Bid‘ ash Sharqīyah

Al Bidda is a neighborhood of , . During the 19th century it was the largest town in Qatar, before Doha, an offshoot of Al Bidda, grew in prominence.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Emiri Diwan and Souq Waqif.

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.

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.

Metro station
is a rapid transit station in , located between Downtown Doha and . It serves as a transfer station for the Red, Gold and Green lines of the Doha Metro and is considered the largest station in the city.

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. is situated 3 km southeast of Al Bid‘ ash Sharqīyah.

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 3½ km north of Al Bid‘ ash Sharqīyah.

Suburb
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is a district located in the municipality of . is situated 4½ km northwest of Al Bid‘ ash Sharqīyah.

Al Bid‘ ash Sharqīyah

Latitude
25.29059° or 25° 17′ 26″ north
Longitude
51.52674° or 51° 31′ 36″ east
Elevation
20 metres (66 feet)
Open location code
7HQH7GRG+6M
Geo­Names ID
411805
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Satellite Map

Discover Al Bid‘ ash Sharqīyah from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

“Al Bid‘ ash Sharqīyah” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “اَلْبِدع اَلشَّرْقِيَّة”

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