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Souq Waqif
4.5
8,940 reviews
#8 of 108 things to do in Doha
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Scenic Walking Areas • Flea & Street Markets
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The area
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Restaurants
906 within 5 kms
Al Terrace
750
0.2 km€€ - €€€ • Georgian • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
La Piazza Restaurant
318
0.1 km€€ - €€€ • International • European • Middle Eastern
Argan Moroccan Restaurant
627
0.2 km€€ - €€€ • African • Moroccan • Mediterranean
Al Shurfa Arabic Restaurant
741
0.2 km€€ - €€€ • Lebanese • Mediterranean • Middle Eastern
Nakhchivan
289
0.1 km€€ - €€€ • Middle Eastern • Azerbaijani
La Patisserie
171
0.1 km€€ - €€€ • French • Pizza • European
Al Matbakh Indian Restaurant
282
96 m€€ - €€€ • Mexican • Arabic • Vegetarian Friendly
Parisa at Souq Waqif
571
46 m€€ - €€€ • Middle Eastern • Persian • Vegetarian Friendly
Bandar Aden Restaurant
223
0.2 km€€ - €€€ • Middle Eastern • Halal
Al Baraha Restaurant at Al Najada Doha Hotel by Tivoli
119
0.6 km€€€€ • International • Healthy • Middle Eastern
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Attractions
79 within 10 kms
The Golden Trumb Statue
1
0.1 kmMonuments & Statues
Falcon Souk
187
0.2 kmFlea & Street Markets
Fanar - Qatar Islamic Cultural Center
358
0.3 kmReligious Sites
Msheireb Museums
164
0.4 kmSpeciality Museums • History Museums
Al Koot Fort
134
0.3 kmArchitectural Buildings
Souq Waqif Art Center
5
0.2 kmArt Galleries
Mina District - Old Doha Port
1
0.3 kmHistoric Walking Areas
Museum of Islamic Art
6,398
1 kmArt Museums
Msheireb Downtown Doha
18
0.6 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Souq Al Asiri
10
0.5 kmFlea & Street Markets
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Michael F
Windhoek, Namibia272 contributions
Enjoy it!
May 2023
we wanted to visit the souq when we arrived but it was just too hot. we thus went later when it was dark and it was much better. really worth the visit and so much to see and buy. Enjoy it
Written 25 May 2023
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Rizwan Alibhai
5 contributions
A traditional souq- a must see
May 2023 • Friends
A must see if stopping in Doha. A traditional souq with many good eateries. The only disturbing thing were the caged animal pets for sale in the many pet shops. It felt like too many cramped in small cages. Maybe the authorities need to require larger cages or lesser numbers.
Written 24 May 2023
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Grant B
Sydney, Australia131 contributions
interesting traditional Arabian style market
Feb 2023 • Solo
Plenty of interesting things to see and do in Souq Wahif, day and night. Browse the shops for souvenirs and traditional carpets and rugs, there is even a section selling animals.
Free entertainment at night time when I was there. No stall holders pressuring people to buy from them, so you can shop in peace.
Written 19 May 2023
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Lars D
Johannesburg, South Africa138 contributions
A must visit at least a day
May 2023 • Solo
Enjoyable and diverse market space with many food and beverage options. The Souk is connected to the metro which makes it a good place to explore other connected parts of the city. The place is incredibly clean, almost too clean. Parts of the market cater for The locals while other more geared to the tourist market. It was fun to explore and get repeatedly Lost in the alleyways. Nothing really happens till late afternoon when it's cooler and Fridays aren't good days for shopping. There is a visible police presence. The restaurants are good mostly but quite expensive. Plan rather to eat either earlier by 7pm or closer to 10pm. The restaurants get very busy. You will need to haggle for better deals if you feel the effort worth it. Prices in general are moderate to expensive but some good deals can be found. I spent five day's the market
Lot's to do, lot's to eat, lots to see.
Written 16 May 2023
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kazi65
Scunthorpe, UK954 contributions
Must visit in Qatar
May 2023 • Couples
Our second visit to souk nice place to visit in the evening lots of restaurants and live entertainment birds markets souvenir shops
Written 14 May 2023
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Martin, TN836 contributions
Wheel and deal with the friendliest of people!
May 2023 • Couples
We made our way through every corridor, pathway, and a majority of the shops. There are several good restaurants serving a variety of cuisines. It's hard to go wrong.

It reminds me alot of the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul. However, many of the shops here are outside.

There are deals here to be found. Bring your bartering skills and have fun. The people are so friendly!
Written 9 May 2023
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Shinta85
Boom, Belgium229 contributions
Looks pretty fake
May 2023
Can't say I didn't enjoy a couple of hours there and had a good dinner in one restaurant, but it looks really really fake. It feels like a Disneyland dark ride queue. That said, worth a visit.
Written 8 May 2023
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Freedom N
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa99 contributions
Perfect place to visit
Feb 2023
Best place to do almost everything from eating, walks, sight seeing to shoping and enjoying the culture of Qatar
Written 8 May 2023
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luigimontreal
Basel, Switzerland67 contributions
Fun Market Visit
May 2023
Great way to see and experience a taste of Qatar through the Souk or market place. Nicely organised, friendly vendors in a no hassle environment. top notch.
Written 7 May 2023
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Hany G
Bakersfield, CA1,022 contributions
Woth visiting
Apr 2023 • Solo
It was nice to stroll the tiny streets of soque waqif and browse the specialty shops and try snacks and drink the krake tea.
Written 6 May 2023
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