Al Jasrah
Al Jasra
الجسرة | |
|---|---|
District | |
A street lined with cafes in Souq Waqif | |
Al Jasra Location in Qatar Al Jasra Al Jasra (Qatar) | |
| Coordinates: 25°17′19″N 51°31′56″E / 25.28861°N 51.53222°E | |
| Country | Qatar |
| Municipality | Doha |
| Zone | Zone 1 |
| District no. | 1 |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.15 sq mi (0.4 km2) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 240 |
Al Jasrah (Arabic: الجسرة) is a district in Qatar, located in the municipality of Doha.
It hosts Souq Waqif, one of the largest souqs in Qatar. Other points of interest in the district include Souq Jaidah, the Souq Waqif Falcon Hospital, the Souq Waqif Horse Stables, Abdul Aziz Nasser Theatre, Waqif Art Centre, Al Koot Fort (also known as Doha Fort) and Doha Fort Museum.
Most of its landmarks are accessible through Al Souq Street, Souq Waqif Street and Al Jasra Street. To the immediate east of Al Jasrah is Al Souq, a Qatari commercial district that hosts a number of smaller-sized souqs.