Native name | سوق واقف (Arabic) |
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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, 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.