Souq Waqif
Doha
Visit Souq Waqif
Popular places to visit
Souq Waqif Art Gallery
For a sense of traditional Qatari life, visit this marketplace in the heart of Doha. Shop, appreciate the architecture and have a meal here.
Souq Waqif
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Souq Waqif during your visit to Doha.
Pearl Monument
For centuries, pearl diving has been an important part of Qatar’s economy. See this pretty monument that honors that tradition.
Souq Waqif Park
Next to the shoreline walkway of Doha’s Corniche is one of the city’s favorite parks, especially popular on weekend evenings.
Pouce
Sticking up from the pavement in the Souq Waqif marketplace, this shiny bronze thumb is one of Doha’s most unusual art installations.
Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center
Look for the tall spiral tower of this edutainment center, which offers an inviting place for visitors to learn about Arabic culture and Islamic religion.
Things to do
Thrilling 4-Hour Dune Bashing & Camel Ride Safari to Inland Sea
Doha: 4-hour Downtown City Tour
North Qatar Half-Day Tour: Al Zubarah, Purple Island & Mangroves
Doha :Half Day Desert Safari | Camel Riding | ATV | Sand Surfing
Doha City Tour And Dhow Boat Cruise (Private/Sharing)
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Other neighbourhoods around Souq Waqif
Al Jasra
While visiting Al Jasra, you might make a stop by sights like Pearl Monument and Souq Waqif Art Gallery.
Al Najada
When in Al Najada, you can plan a visit to Gold Souq and Souq Waqif, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Al Rufaa
Though Al Rufaa may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like National Museum of Qatar and Museum of Islamic Art.
Old Al Ghanim
While there might not be top attractions in Old Al Ghanim, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gold Souq and Souq Waqif.
Msheireb Downtown
If you're spending some time in Msheireb Downtown, Msheireb Museums and Al Khoot Fort are top sights worth seeing.
Musherib
Musherib is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Gold Souq and Souq Waqif if you have time to explore the area.
- Souq Waqif Art Gallery
- Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center
- Grand Hamad Street
- City Centre Shopping Mall
- Doha Corniche
- Katara Cultural Village
- Katara Beach
- Villagio Mall
- Museum of Islamic Art
- Doha Golf Club
- Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab Mosque
- Khalifa International Stadium
- Qatar SC Stadium
- Weill Cornell Medical College
- Qatar National Convention Centre
- Aspire Tower
- Jassim bin Hamad Stadium