Souq Waqif

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, in the state of Qatar. The souq sells traditional garments, spices, handicrafts, and souvenirs. It is also home to restaurants and shisha lounges. The original building dates back to the late 19th to early 20th centuries in a traditional Qatari architectural style. It was renovated in 2006.