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Souq Waqif Qatar and Hotel Souq Waqif

Souq Waqif

Souq Waqif Qatar and Hotel Souq Waqif is one of the most traditional souq of the region. This souq was originally started as a weekend market for local Bedouin. Souqs are traditional markets and they used to be the meeting point where traders discussed how did their business fare.

When Souq Waqif Qatar and Hotel Souq Waqif started it only sold meat, wool, milk and other staples but today it sells a wide variety of products. It has special sections devoted to an array of products like traditional clothing, hardware, perfumes, spices and incense. You can also buy ceramics, wood or brass incense burners from Souq Waqif Qatar and Hotel Souq Waqif.


Souq Waqif is located in the heart of Doha. It not only fulfills everyday needs of the locals but it also sells some exclusive goods that will not be easily found in other shopping centers of the town.

The Souq Waqif Qatar and Hotel Souq Waqif is famous for selling bukhnoq which is a head-dress worn by girls living in the region. Other traditional clothing items include black cloaks worn by women in public places and ceremonial gowns worn by men on special occasions.

If you plan to but some thing from Souq Waqif Qatar and Hotel Souq Waqif then there is some advice for you. Do bargain before buying anything. The more you bargain the more you will benefit. At times the seller may even sell his merchandise for half the cost of what he had earlier quoted.

You can also ask traders of Souq Waqif Qatar and Hotel Souq Waqif to prepare a sample box of the most popular spices. The traders will happily present the box for you.

If you are on Qatar tours you must visit Souq Waqif Qatar and Hotel Souq Waqif you will find the shopping center extremely hospitable, diverse yet fun filled.

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