Al Mirqab

Al Mirqab is a district in Qatar, located in the municipality of Doha. Together with As Salatah, it makes up Qatar's Zone 18, with a population of 692 people.

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Type: Residential area
Description: human settlement in Qatar
Also known as: “Al Mirqāb”, “Al Murqab”, “Al Murqāb”, and “Fereej Al Mirqab”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Jassim bin Hamad Stadium and Grand Hamad Stadium.

Jassim bin Hamad Stadium

Stadium

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Jassim bin Hamad Stadium is an association football stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, located in the Fereej Al Soudan district, about 5 kilometres west from the centre of Doha. Jassim bin Hamad Stadium is situated 2 km southwest of Al Mirqab.

Grand Hamad Stadium

Stadium

The Grand Hamad Stadium, also known as the Al–Arabi Sports Club Stadium, Al-Arabi SC Stadium or Al-Arabi Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Doha, Qatar. Grand Hamad Stadium is situated 2½ km southeast of Al Mirqab.

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. Souq Waqif is situated 3 km east of Al Mirqab.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Fereej Al Soudan and Al Messila.

Fereej Al Soudan

Suburb

Fereej Al Soudan is a district in Qatar, located in the municipality of Al Rayyan. It is mainly a residential area. In the 2015 census, it was listed as a district of Zone 55 which has a population of 283,675 and also includes Bu Sidra, Al Aziziya, Al Waab, New Fereej Al Ghanim, Muaither, Al Mearad, Fereej Al Manaseer, Fereej Al Murra and Al Sailiya. Fereej Al Soudan is situated 2½ km west of Al Mirqab.

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 3½ km northwest of Al Mirqab.