Opening Hours

Here is the opening hours of shops and restaurants in Souq Waqif.   Shops: Most shops operate from 10:00 am. to noon. Re-open at 4 p.m. till 10 p.m.   Restaurants: Most restaurants open all day, from 8:00 a.m. to midnight. Some may even open 24 hours.   Banks: Click here for list of banks … Read more

Attractions Near Souq Waqif

Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) Within walking distance to the souq, next to the Corniche Promenade, the Museum of Islamic Art is well worth visiting.  Every Thursday and Saturday starting 2 p.m., you may join their highlight guided tour for free if you are in a hurry. The tour takes 40 minutes.  The museum features … Read more

Banks in Doha

Opening hours: Sunday~Thursday: 7:30a.m. – 1:00p.m. Some banks may open in the late afternoon, say, 5:00p.m. – 7:00p.m. and Saturday 7:30a.m. – 1:00p.m.  Please check with individual bank for up-to-date opening time.   List of Banks in Qatar Qatar Central Bank Arab Bank Bank Saderat Iran Barclays Bank BNP Paribas Commercial Bank of Qatar Doha … Read more

Dining in Souq Waqif

Besides being a shopping paradise for tourists and locals, it is also home to dozens of restaurants serving all kinds of cuisines, together with Shisha lounges.  No matter you are tourists who stay in Qatar a few days to someone who has a few hours during transit, pop in to the souq to have a drink … Read more