Al Souq Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
City Centre Shopping Mall
Spend a relaxed, air-conditioned day in one of Qatar’s largest malls as you enjoy shopping, dining and family entertainment options.
Doha Corniche
Stretching for miles in front of Doha’s skyline, this quiet promenade is a great place to take a peaceful stroll or a morning jog.
Souq Waqif
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Souq Waqif during your visit to Doha.
Villagio Mall
A Venetian theme makes for an atmospheric shopping experience at this vast mall with fashion stores, restaurants and an indoor fairground.
Souq Waqif Art Center
For a sense of traditional Qatari life, visit this marketplace in the heart of Doha. Shop, appreciate the architecture and have a meal here.
Activities
Doha: 5-Hour Safari, Camel Ride, Sandboarding & Inland Sea
Doha Night Tour & Dhow Boat Cruise with Transfers
Doha: Guided City Tour with Airport and Hotel Pickup
Doha: Private City Tour, Airport or Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
Doha Guided City Tour to Souq Waqif, Katara, & Pearl-Qatar
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Other neighbourhoods around Al Souq
Al Jasra
While visiting Al Jasra, you might make a stop by sights like Pearl Monument and Souq Waqif.
Old Al Ghanim
While Old Al Ghanim may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Gold Souq and Souq Waqif Art Center.
Al Rufaa
Even though there aren't top sights in Al Rufaa, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like National Museum of Qatar. Jump on the metro at National Museum Station to see more of the city.
Al Najada
When in Al Najada, you can plan a visit to Souq Waqif Art Center and Gold Souq, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
As Salatah
If you're spending some time in As Salatah, National Museum of Qatar and Doha Corniche are top sights worth seeing.
Msheireb Downtown
If you're spending time in Msheireb Downtown, check out sights like Msheireb Museums or Al Khoot Fort and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Al Baraha Tram Stop or Sahat Al-Masjid Tram Stop.
- City Centre Shopping Mall
- Katara Beach
- Villagio Mall
- Souq Waqif Art Center
- National Museum of Qatar
- Katara Cultural Village
- Museum of Islamic Art
- Pearl Monument
- Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab Mosque
- Doha Golf Club
- Aspire Tower
- Khalifa International Stadium
- Place Vendôme Mall
- Qatar SC Stadium
- Qatar National Convention Centre
- Lagoona Mall
- Aqua Park Qatar
- The Gate Mall
- Weill Cornell Medical College
- Aspire Park