Souq Waqif

Souq Waqif, The Soul of Doha

By Gladies Rajan - June 23, 2026

Souq Waqif

Food & Dining

Fitting all price brackets, Souq Waqif is home to many restaurants and coffee shops, offering traditional Qatari food as well as dishes and treats from across Asia, North Africa, Indian, Syrian, Iraqi, Moroccan, Turkish, Thai, Persian, Malaysian, and Egyptian cuisine and more.
Souq Waqif is by far the most popular place to hang out with friends, particularly after dusk. Open till the wee hours, the roadside cafes offer a never-ending supply of Arabic coffee, fresh fruit juices, and shisha with your choice of flavoured tobacco. The minute you step inside Parisa, you'll find yourself in a dazzling palatial environment with intricate mirrorwork and antique glass lanterns. Many of the items in this eatery were handpicked from Iran and assembled in Doha over the course of several years.

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