Souq Waqif
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| Native name | سوق واقف (Arabic) |
|---|---|
| Location | Doha, Qatar |
| Coordinates | 25°17′14.58″N 51°31′59.54″E / 25.2873833°N 51.5332056°E |
| Construction | |
| Completion | Late 19th century-early 20th century |
Souq Waqif (Arabic: سوق واقف, romanized: Sūq Wāqif, lit. 'the standing market') is a marketplace (souq) in Doha, the capital of Qatar. The souq sells traditional garments, spices, handicrafts, and souvenirs. It is also home to restaurants and shisha lounges. The original building is an example of traditional Qatari architecture and dates back to the late 19th or early 20th centuries. It was renovated in 2006.