The Souq Waqif administration continues the work of implementing the entertainment events site accompanying the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, as it has made great strides in preparing the construction buildings in Al Ahmad and Al Gharbia Squares for completion in the coming days, and has also completed the work of distributing models of camels, horses and oryx decorated with championship logos in a number of The corridors of the market, which is located within the entertainment events accompanying the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 on the Doha Corniche.

The restaurants, cafes and souvenir shops have also prepared to receive the visitors of Souq Waqif by doing the necessary maintenance for the shops and providing a large number of goods in order to meet all the requirements of the public, especially since everyone is expected to have a large number of visitors during the tournament, who will come to enjoy the heritage atmosphere in the market .

Souq Waqif is one of the most popular markets in the region, due to the keenness of tourists from all countries to visit the market and enjoy its heritage, as it includes many unique landmarks worth visiting, the most important of which are various restaurants serving Qatari popular foods, in addition to restaurants specialized in serving Arab and international cuisine. The market also has a different charm from the rest of the tourist places due to the old heritage buildings that give a distinctive aesthetic form to the place.

Souq Waqif is characterized by the fact that it includes other mini-markets, the most important of which are the markets for birds, falcons, incense and perfumes. The bird market displays different types of local and imported birds, in addition to pets and reptiles, as well as a clinic and a veterinary pharmacy to provide the necessary treatment for them. As for the falcon market, it is one of the most important markets in the region. Especially since it includes shops selling the best types of falcons in the world, in addition to all their needs, and finally a clinic dedicated to treating falcons.

As for the perfume and incense market, it is one of the new markets, as it was opened in 2020, and it includes dozens of shops specialized in selling the best types of perfumes, incense, oud oil and oud.

The market also includes a number of distinctive heritage councils, the most important of which is the People of Qatar Council, located near the western square of the market, in addition to the Dama Council, which the Souq Waqif administration was keen to establish to preserve, especially as it is considered one of the traditional games that faced the danger of extinction during a period of time and was practiced by the fathers. And grandparents in their time after the end of the pearl diving season, and they used to play in the councils and popular cafes.

The market also includes the Heritage Police Station in Souq Waqif, which provides many services, the most important of which are civil defense, passports, registration and licensing.

The Handicrafts Center in Souq Waqif is one of the distinctive landmarks for visitors, as it allows them to witness the way of making and buying traditional artifacts at reasonable and affordable prices, in addition to the Souq Waqif Art Center, which is decorated with beautiful woodwork, hand-painted tiles, colored lanterns, and the works of Qatari and visiting artists, all of which are available. For sale As well as a workshop site, visitors can attend art classes and watch artists prepare artworks.

Guests of Souq Waqif hotels also enjoy five-star services, especially as it has won for the fifth year in a row, the Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards for the year 2022, and ranked fifth in the list of the top 20 hotels in the Middle East, and 39th out of the top 50 hotel worldwide, consolidating its position in the hospitality sector.

Souq Waqif hotels offer the best standards to their guests, in addition to providing exceptional world-class services mixed with the magic of Arab hospitality, inspired by the authenticity of the Qatari culture, to guarantee its visitors unforgettable experiences, and it also enjoys distinctive touches of luxury amenities and distinguished services, which made it the focus of attention of the country’s guests. And an exceptional destination for those looking for an opportunity to enjoy the fragrance of the authentic past and the richness of the dazzling present, where each hotel is distinguished by its own identity in terms of contemporary designs, unique construction style, and its atmosphere rich in history and originality, which allowed each establishment to put a distinctive imprint on it in presenting a unique concept of Qatari hospitality.