Al Koot Fort

Al Koot Fort is a castle in Doha, Qatar. Al Koot Fort is situated nearby to Prayer Ground, as well as near the art gallery Souq Waqif Art Center.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Souq Waqif and Emiri Diwan.

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 190 metres east of Al Koot Fort.

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. Emiri Diwan is situated 650 metres northwest of Al Koot Fort.

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 2 km east of Al Koot Fort.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Najma and West Bay.

Najma

Suburb

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

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 Al Koot Fort.