Souq Al Wakra introduces Arab heritage, culture to World Cup fans

Souq Al Wakra is one of the unique stories that tell the history of the State of Qatar and its journey to modernity while sensing the pride of the past, combining old architectural with new buildings and traditional identity with innovative modern solutions. Located on the southeastern coast of the State of Qatar, Souq Al Wakra represents an extension of the open historical market of the City of Al Wakra, which was originally a small fishing and pearling village founded in 1828. At that time, Al Wakra was a lifeline of the country through the fishing and pearl trade.