Souq Waqif · Cultural & Educational Activities
FreeHidden GemFalcon Souq falconry culture
Falcon Souq is lined with shops selling birds, hoods, perches and falconry gear, and it is the easiest place in Doha to see the tradition day to day. Visitors can often see and photograph falcons, and sometimes hold one under a falconer's supervision, though handling is never guaranteed.
- Suitable for
- Adults, Families, Groups & Friends · All ages
- Price
- Free
- Duration
- 30-60 minutes
- Opening hours
- Weekdays 9am-1pm & 4pm-8pm; Friday evenings only
- Booking
- Walk-in friendly
- Best season
- Year-round
- Parking & accessibility
- Use Souq Waqif public parking; continue through the pedestrian souq
- Facilities & what to bring
- Photographing or handling a bird needs the falconers' permission; follow their instructions.
Within walking distance
- Falcon SouqShoppingnext door
- ArganRestaurantnext door
- Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels by TivoliHotel150 m away
- Msheireb MuseumsMuseum200 m away
- Souq Waqif artisan shoppingThings to do250 m away
- Al Ahmed Street SouqsShopping250 m away
Approximate straight-line distances — check the real walking route before setting out.
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Contact
- +974 4417 6949
- souqwaqif.qa/shopping/
- Falcon Souq, Souq Waqif, Doha, Qatar
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