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Busy market for traditional clothing, handicrafts, spices & perfumes, plus eateries & shisha cafes.
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Very different from the rest of the city one can enjoy the mesmerizing street view the crowd give such vibes you can't resist to explore more you need a whole evening to explore this place still it will be less for you won't feel like leaving the place the arts seesha restaurant food joints pets world so many things are available here I really had a great time visiting here can't wait for my next visit.
Very authentic market in the old town of Doha. It comes to life after dusk as folk come out to shop and to dine out in the evening air. The smell of spices and perfumes fills the air. There is a mix of expensive restaurants and more moderately priced ones from which to choose.
The bird souk is worth visiting to browse if you need a turkey
In the square around the souk, balloon vendors and crepe makers ply their trade.
The bird souk is worth visiting to browse if you need a turkey
In the square around the souk, balloon vendors and crepe makers ply their trade.
This is a Souk is truly exceptional. It's a captivating and intriguing place where you can find just about anything you can imagine. The historic architecture, preserved beautifully, takes you back in time and is simply mesmerizing. The lighting adds to the enchantment.
With various shopping zones, including the Falcon Hospital and shops near the Bird Souk and the taxi rank, it's perfect for wandering, dining, and people-watching, especially in the vibrant evening atmosphere.
As the night falls and the temperature cools, it's an ideal spot to spend the night. The market offers a diverse range of items to purchase, from souvenirs to local foods and drinks, and even live animals like birds and rabbits. While some shops do accept cards, it's advisable to carry cash just in case.
What truly stands out is the meticulous attention to cleanliness and maintenance. The Souk is always impeccably maintained, elevating the overall experience.
With various shopping zones, including the Falcon Hospital and shops near the Bird Souk and the taxi rank, it's perfect for wandering, dining, and people-watching, especially in the vibrant evening atmosphere.
As the night falls and the temperature cools, it's an ideal spot to spend the night. The market offers a diverse range of items to purchase, from souvenirs to local foods and drinks, and even live animals like birds and rabbits. While some shops do accept cards, it's advisable to carry cash just in case.
What truly stands out is the meticulous attention to cleanliness and maintenance. The Souk is always impeccably maintained, elevating the overall experience.
The Souq Waqif is a fascinating place to observe the culture of Qatar. Dining is also very affordable and interesting. Evenings are best to visit. We were sadly moved by the pet market, where puppies, cats, various birds, ducks, tortoises and bunnies are caged. The ducklings 🐥, tortoises and turtle’s specifically are overcrowded in small spaces. A turtle was held in a plastic container, unable to even turn around. We asked the store manager to place him in a larger tank, which he did. Two of the ducklings in one of the cages had died from being pushed up against the side of the cage. While the pets are taken care of, their cages kept clean and the cats and dogs kept inside in Air-conditioned shops, we believe that ducklings belong in water with their mothers, and turtles and tortoises belong in the wild. The various birds should also be reduced as they too are overcrowded in their cages. There are strict rules in Qatar for cruelty to dogs and cats, and there are animal welfare organizations like Paws. This gives one peace of mind. Overall, the Souq is a MUST to visit!
The Souk is truly exceptional. It's a captivating and intriguing place where you can find just about anything you can imagine. The historic architecture, preserved beautifully, takes you back in time and is simply mesmerizing. The lighting adds to the enchantment.
With various shopping zones, including the Falcon Hospital and shops near the Bird Souk and the taxi rank, it's perfect for wandering, dining, and people-watching, especially in the vibrant evening atmosphere.
As the night falls and the temperature cools, it's an ideal spot to spend the night. The market offers a diverse range of items to purchase, from souvenirs to local foods and drinks, and even live animals like birds and rabbits. While some shops do accept cards, it's advisable to carry cash just in case.
What truly stands out is the meticulous attention to cleanliness and maintenance. The Souk is always impeccably maintained, elevating the overall experience.
With various shopping zones, including the Falcon Hospital and shops near the Bird Souk and the taxi rank, it's perfect for wandering, dining, and people-watching, especially in the vibrant evening atmosphere.
As the night falls and the temperature cools, it's an ideal spot to spend the night. The market offers a diverse range of items to purchase, from souvenirs to local foods and drinks, and even live animals like birds and rabbits. While some shops do accept cards, it's advisable to carry cash just in case.
What truly stands out is the meticulous attention to cleanliness and maintenance. The Souk is always impeccably maintained, elevating the overall experience.
A great place to spend the night as the temperature cools down. You can walk through the market and find something to buy such as souvenirs, food & drinks from local shop or minimarket, and even live animals! There are birds, rabbits, etc. A few shops accept cards as a method of payment, but i recommend you to bring cash just in case.
Had a long layover at Qatar Airport, so we decided to grab a taxi and check out the Market. It was around 6:30pm and still well over 30 degrees!! The market offers a wide variety of things to buy and look at and i recommended trying some local coffee while there. Visually stunning.