Damascus

Damascus is a shop in Doha, Qatar. Damascus is situated nearby to the shopping center Souq al Dira, as well as near City Souq.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Souq Waqif and Qatar National Library.

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 480 metres west of Damascus.

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… Qatar National Library is situated 670 metres southeast of Damascus.

National Museum of Qatar

Museum

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The National Museum of Qatar is a national museum in Doha, Qatar. The current building opened to the public on 28 March 2019, replacing the previous building which opened in 1975. National Museum of Qatar is situated 1¼ km east of Damascus.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include West Bay and Onaiza.

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 4 km north of Damascus.

Onaiza

Suburb

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