Souq Waqif

Souq Waqif 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.
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Emiri Diwan and National Museum of Qatar.

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. is situated 700 metres northwest of Souq Waqif.

Museum
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The is a national museum in , . The current building opened to the public on 28 March 2019, replacing the previous building which opened in 1975. is situated 1½ km east of Souq Waqif.

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.

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 4 km north of Souq Waqif.

Suburb
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is a district located in the municipality of . is situated 5 km northwest of Souq Waqif.

Souq Waqif

Latitude
25.2883° or 25° 17′ 18″ north
Longitude
51.53322° or 51° 31′ 60″ east
Open location code
7HQH7GQM+87
Open­Street­Map ID
way 43688092
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­marketplace
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
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In Other Languages

“Souq Waqif” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “سوق واقف”

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