Doha, Capital city in Persian Gulf, Qatar
Description
Doha sits on the east coast of the peninsula, where glass and steel towers rise across several kilometers. A curved waterfront promenade links different districts that hold parks and open squares between the buildings.
History
A modest fishing settlement in the 1820s developed into a regional pearl trading hub. Following independence in 1971, the town underwent rapid transformation and expanded into the modern capital.
Culture
Markets like Souq Waqif draw residents and visitors who walk between spice stalls and fabric shops. Traditional coffee roasters and small restaurants serve regional dishes, while street vendors offer perfume and jewelry.
Practical
Most people live and work in air-conditioned spaces because summer heat regularly exceeds 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit). Schedule outdoor activities for the cooler evening hours or the winter months between November and March.
Did you know?
The skyline pairs traditional wind towers with contemporary high-rises, blending old desert construction techniques with modern international designs. Several older neighborhoods retain their original low-rise form with narrow lanes and flat-roofed houses.
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Souq Waqif
711 m
Doha Corniche
1.3 km
Amiri Diwan of the State of Qatar
582 m
Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center
999 m
Al Koot Fort
464 m
Msheireb Museums
286 m
Souq Waqif Station Metro Goldline
901 m
Falcon souq
534 m
Shanghai memory- 老上海中餐馆
956 m
Bin Jelmood House
279 m
Pource
657 m
Parisa Souq Waqif
761 mالفندق
1.1 kmSouq Waqif Art Center
593 mDoha Quest
910 mHbk contracting co. Wll
715 mClock Tower
555 mAl Rayyan Theatre
790 mSouq Waqif Art Center
639 mSouq Waqif
674 mPource (Thumb)
657 mArt Museum
393 mTurquoise City
105 mTawazun
301 mMilestones
954 mWork of art
389 mSea Shell with Pearl
977 mقصر فهد بن علي
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