Nothing fascinates me more in an Arab country than the traditional charm of a local souq. If I had only one hour to spend in Doha it would be definitely around Souq Waqif.
We went on the 1st of January so almost everything was closed but we could still experiece the best of it. The relative calm offered us the perfect opportunity to wander and admire the picturesque surroundings.
We decided to just get lost in the maze of narrow alleyways and corridors and watch the souq unfold right in front of us, step by step.
We were welcomed by the animal market which is at its liveliest in the early morning. This pic was taken around 9:30 am
This one at 11:30 am, everyone was gone
Puppies for sale
Birds from Netherlands, 25 usd each
Checking the daily press
The public rest rooms are remarkably clean. There is one lady inside that actually spends her day inside and takes care of its brilliance
The market is a showpiece of handicrafts and folk art.
Clay and wood
Alfre made a new friend, as soon as she saw him she ran towards him, looking for some attention
The square and the pigeons
Keeping the door straight 😀
Refreshing break with some ice chocolate ( a little bit too sweet) in a bar without rest room!
Into the white
The gold souq was closed
The main street is lined with restaurants and cafes serving food from the region
Souq Waqif dates from the time when Doha was a village
The souq has been revitalized in the past and the aim of the architects was to remove any innappropriately modern addition. This is a traditional looking, disguised ATM.
Sharing a romantic moment
Persian carpet everywhere
Random shisha bar
Earth colors for this fashion shop
If you have to fix your watch the best place is Doha, there are watchmen at every corner
I agree. Local markets are always fascinating with so much colour and character than sterile Malls.
Sacred words! The mall is always the last thing I ever visit. They are all the same.
Yeah! Great photos. It’s so nice to see sunny hot shots during the winter and you’ve really enjoyed as much as you could. Love the exotic rural feel of the small streets 🙂
Thank you for stopping by, darling. I try to absorb as much as sun as possible in these days. In Milan the last days of January are known as the coldest ones ?
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I agree. Local markets are always fascinating with so much colour and character than sterile Malls.
Sacred words! The mall is always the last thing I ever visit. They are all the same.
Yeah! Great photos. It’s so nice to see sunny hot shots during the winter and you’ve really enjoyed as much as you could. Love the exotic rural feel of the small streets 🙂
Thank you for stopping by, darling. I try to absorb as much as sun as possible in these days. In Milan the last days of January are known as the coldest ones ?
I agree with you, its very fascinating seeing the local culture of a different city
http://clairneriah.com/