Traditional Places in Souq Waqif
If you're visiting Qatar or even if you live here, there's one area where everyone seems to fall in love: Souq Waqif. Souq Waqif is the ideal tourist destination in the country, located in the center of the city and generally bustling with tourists and sheesha aficionados. The Souq's labyrinth of corridors will still welcome you with spices, antique toy shops, traditional kaftans, and those captivating oud shops.
While we enjoy some good old bargains at the souq, we came across a few intriguing stores that struck our eye.
Jewelry stores that sell semi-precious stones
While the bird souq, gold souq, and food street might keep you occupied for a couple of hours, the jewelry shop is worth keeping a look out for.
On the major food street, on the right, there are shops that are a treasure for everyone who is fortunate enough to discover them. You can acquire a history of the art of pearl manufacturing or simply strike up a chat about the various types of pearls available with the pearl experts there.
Because they're tucked away in the handicrafts section and easily ignored, you might walk right past one of the most interesting semi-precious stone businesses. Make sure to take a look around and learn about semi-precious stones.
A discussion about jewels might assist you in purchasing your birthday stone at unbeatable costs here. The shops are brimming with bracelets and other jewelry, making you feel compelled to return to this region!
Souvenirs
Souq Waqif is the greatest spot to pick up the best souvenirs if you want to take a piece of Qatar home with you or even showcase something at home. Wallets, paintings, sand art with your name engraved on it, and our favorite household item: the Food Shakers are all available at kiosks and businesses.
The prettiest memento on our list is salt and pepper shakers designed like a man and lady with typical Qatari dressing! If you're lucky, Aslam baba will be crafting live marble jewelry outside Tandoor restaurant while singing the best tunes! Get a bracelet and a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Old Swords and daggers
You may walk inside Arumailah Gifts & Masterpieces, one of the most amazing shops in Souq Waqif, and find swords, belts, and daggers, as well as Turkish products. Painted bowls, carved boxes, and lanterns are all available, but it's their dagger collection that always takes our breath away.
If you're interested in collecting these treasures, a stroll through a typical souvenir shop will yield the best sword collectibles!
The Souq Waqif Art Centre is located in the heart of the Souq Waqif
The Souq Waqif Art Centre is located towards the end of the Souq Waqif food strip. You'll go into a series of aesthetically beautiful settings and art shows in the small, yet vibrant center, which appears to be just another average gallery.
Artists will have little stands distributed throughout the center, as well as shops that will offer not only art but also mini workshops and events that you can sign up for. You'll always find something unusual here, from sculptures to pottery and fine art.
Homecooked Qatari cuisine is a Qatari tradition
Even though there are numerous restaurants to choose from, if you want to try real Qatari cuisine, simply walk down one of the many lanes on the left side of the Souq and you'll find a group of ladies selling Mathrooba, Harees, Majboob, and Kushari, to name a few. You may get a taste of Qatari cuisine, and if you're looking for something sweet, try the crepes. Prices range from QR 5 to QR 30, making this the most cost-effective delicacy available in the Souq!
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