Souq Waqif and Al Najada, Doha: Things to Do

The old-market core is lively at night, with restaurants, falcon shops, spice lanes, hotels, mosques, and direct access to Msheireb.

Mall of QatarShopping Mall
Coffee BeaneryCafé & Bakery
Al Shurfa Arabic LoungeLounge

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By TripSapien · Updated October 20, 2026

Top things to do in Souq Waqif and Al Najada

Mall of Qatar
★ 4.6 · 34.9k
Shopping Mall
International brands are located within this stylish air conditioned mall established in 2016.
Every day
9 AM – 11 PM
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Alif Stores
★ 4.6 · 114
Bookstore
Mon–Wed
10 AM – 11 PM
Thu–Fri
10 AM – 12 AM
Sat
10 AM – 12 AM
Sun
10 AM – 11 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Souq Waqif and Al Najada

Coffee Beanery
★ 4.9 · 800
Café & Bakery· QAR 50–100
Counter-service coffeehouse with flavored & specialty coffee plus light breakfast & lunch fare.
Mon–Thu
10 AM – 12 AM
Fri
12 PM – 12 AM
Sat
10 AM – 12 AM
Sun
10 AM – 12 AM
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Al Shurfa Arabic Lounge
★ 4.4 · 761
Lounge· QAR 50–100
Every day
1 PM – 1 AM
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Argan Moroccan Cuisine
★ 4.1 · 480
Moroccan· QAR 50–150
You’ll find this great value restaurant on a pedestrianised street on the fringes of the Souq Waqif marketplace, a tourist hotspot that’s home to a range of local retailers and eateries.
Every day
4 PM – 12 AM
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Danat Al Bahar BBQ Fish
★ 4.6 · 3.0k
Seafood· QAR 50–100
Learn about Danat Al Bahar BBQ Fish in Souq Waqif, Doha. Discover our fresh seafood, authentic Arabian flavours, and welcoming atmosphere in the heart of Qatar's traditional market.
Mon–Wed
12 PM – 12 AM
Thu–Fri
12 PM – 1 AM
Sat
12 PM – 12 AM
Sun
12 PM – 12 AM
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TeaTime - Souq Waqif
★ 4.4 · 1.1k
Café & Bakery· QAR 1–50
Every day
12 AM – 12 AM
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Dokya
★ 4.6 · 2.4k
Middle Eastern· QAR 50–250
Every day
11 AM – 2 AM
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Ali Al Naama Coffee
★ 4.5 · 402
Café & Bakery· QAR 1–50
Mon–Thu
6 AM – 12:30 PM, 3 PM – 2 AM
Fri
3 PM – 2 AM
Sat
6 AM – 12:30 PM, 3 PM – 2 AM
Sun
6 AM – 12:30 PM, 3 PM – 2 AM
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Berenjak Souq Waqif
★ 4.6 · 1.1k
Restaurant
Every day
4 PM – 11:30 PM
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Abo Shariha Restaurant
★ 4.4 · 2.0k
Restaurant· QAR 1-50
Every day
7 AM – 12 AM
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Parisa Souq Waqif
★ 4.3 · 2.4k
Persian· QAR 100–300
Dramatic architecture & decor distinguish this luxe Persian hotel dining room with traditional fare.
Every day
1 PM – 4 PM, 6 PM – 10:30 PM
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Diwan Alsaraya
★ 4.7 · 390
Restaurant· QAR 50–100
Every day
8 AM – 2 AM
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Le Gourmet Restaurant
★ 4.4 · 1.1k
Restaurant· QAR 50–100
For customers craving for authentic Lebanese International Mediterranean cuisines and flavorful Shisha nights, Le Gourmet is the restaurant to visit.
Every day
7 AM – 2 AM
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