Souq Waqif

After we left the museum we decided to walk along the Corniche (about a 4 mile walk) because most of the main sights to see in Doha are located in that general area. As it's such a small city, you can really see the majority of all there is to see in an afternoon.

A little bit up the corniche from the art museum we decided to check out the Souq Waqif, Doha's traditional Bedouin marketplace. It was much nicer and more authentic than any of the Dubai souqs since the locals actually shop there and continue to be the shopkeepers. In Dubai, all the shops at the souqs are run by Indians and Pakistanis, as with most other work which has been outsourced. It was really refreshing to see Qataris out and about enjoying their country.

Ceiling of the Souq

Souq View

My attempt at an artsy souq shot, with the Qatar flag.

More of the Souq Facade.