Ad-Dawhah

Ad-Dawhah is a municipality along the Arabian Gulf in Qatar that includes the city of Doha and surrounding coastal zones, business districts, and residential areas. The territory covers several zones where modern towers stand beside lower buildings from earlier decades, while public parks and artificial islands shape the shoreline.

Until the 1960s, most residents lived in small coral-stone houses before oil revenues enabled rapid redevelopment. The territory received its official administrative status in 1963 and became the center for government institutions and diplomatic missions.

The name Ad-Dawhah comes from the Arabic word for bay, referring to the natural curve of the coastline that gave this area its shape. Locals connect this name with the historic pearl divers who once moored their boats here and sorted their catches along the waterfront promenade known as the Corniche.

The metro network links major neighborhoods and makes it easier to move between business districts, residential zones, and waterfront sections without a personal vehicle. The Corniche promenade is best explored on foot or by bicycle, especially during evening hours when temperatures are more comfortable.

The artificial islands off the coast were created through sand reclamation and now form residential and recreational areas with their own beaches. Some of these islands are linked to the mainland by causeways, while others remain accessible only by boat.

Location: Qatar

Capital city: Doha

Shares border with: Al Rayyan Municipality, Al Wakrah, Al Daayen, Umm Salal Municipality

GPS coordinates: 25.28670,51.53330

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:17