A harbour trading post that fell into disrepair, this historic souq is back and better than ever. The falcons sit like silent sentries, eerily still on wooden perches, their heads encased by hoods.

The Arabian Gulf may be filled with souqs, but only Souq Waqif in Doha can claim to be historic, authentic, and totally entertaining. Qatar-based historian Chandi Wyant takes us on a tour.

Doha, Qatar – With Doha’s dramatic skyline in the background, Souq Waqif, located in the heart of the capital’s old downtown, is a vibrant, labyrinthine market which allows visitors to step ...

People gather in front of a shop at the Souq Waqif bazaar during the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan in Doha on March 14, 2025. — KARIM JAAFAR/AFP via Getty Images Experience the rich cultural ...

Souk Waqif, built in the early 20th century as a Bedouin trading post when Doha was little more than a village, was renovated in 2008, but in a way that retained much of its charm, restoring some ...

Souq Waqif, one of the oldest Qatari and Gulf market, was established in downtown Doha in 1955 on site of the old Doha market which dates 100 years back. Souq Waqif was renovated in 2004 ...

This weekend is the perfect opportunity to start preparing yourself for the upcoming Eid Al Adha, enjoy several musical ...

Onward takes you past the Dhow Harbour, the Fifa World Cup 2022 symbol on its own island, to the modern West Bay, where you’ll find many of Doha’s hotels and businesses. Souq Waqif is the city ...

W ith Ramadan in its third week, Doha continues to host a number of events and festivities tailored to the holy month. Leading the lineup this week is the Souq Waqif Treasure Hunt, giving ...