Souq Waqif

Souq Waqif
Interactive map of Souq Waqif
Native nameسوق واقف (Arabic)
LocationDoha, Qatar
Coordinates25°17′14.58″N 51°31′59.54″E / 25.2873833°N 51.5332056°E / 25.2873833; 51.5332056
Construction
CompletionLate 19th century-early 20th century

Souq Waqif (Arabic: سوق واقف, romanizedSūq 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.