Timeline
16:20
Sit down for a quiet drink at this café. It is open from 08:00 to 23:00, so you have plenty of time to settle in before the crowds arrive.
16:45
Wander into the maze-like corridors of the souq. The shops are open from 16:00 to 22:00 in the evening. Use the time before the sun sets to browse the spice and textile sections.
17:05
Head to Souq Waqif Park. The sun sets toward the WSW, offering a clear view over the market roofs as the golden light fades. This is the key moment of the experience.
17:50
End your evening with authentic Yemeni food. The restaurant allows you to sit in traditional rooms on the floor, providing a comfortable way to digest the day’s sights.
Local tip
The souq closes for lunch between 12:30 and 15:30, but it is fully open for your evening visit. Check the route if you need to return to your accommodation after dinner.
Check before you go
- Souq Waqif is open 16:00-22:00 in the evening.
- Tea and jabati is open 08:00-23:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Doha (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).