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City in Al Wakrah Municipality, Qatar
Photo: Metallic Purple from Al-wakrah, Qatar, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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Abdulrahman bin Jassim Fort
Housed in an old fort built in the early 20th century, this small museum displays artifacts of marine life and local history. The museum is closed for refurbishment.
It was built by a prominent local pearl trader in the early 20th century, and was fully restored in 2004. Open to visitors, just ask the security who will allow you to explore on your own.
The mosque was built in the 1940s on the site of earlier mosques, and while not particularly old was built with traditional construction of coral and rock with a baked mud roof. Non-Muslim visitors should refrain from entering, but can appreciate the building from the outside.
Much of Qatar's fishing fleet is based here, and the harbor makes for a pleasant backdrop for walking.
Has toilets and showers, some shade and barbeque pits, and is completely surrounded by fencing. The water is shallow with sharp rocks; water shoes recommended.
While one gets to see the old harbor of the Al Wakra, which has been renovated to accommodate a huge number of traditional dhows and fishing dhows, fishing is one of the favorite past times of many enthusiasts here. The area is mostly filled with fishing enthusiasts who spend hours behind this, and if you are one, you too can join in the line and wait for your bite!
A good place to pick up fish from the latest catch, which can be cooked for you on the spot.
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Serviced apartments with free Wi-Fi and breakfast and onsite coffee shop.
A multi-level shopping mall, with food court and children's theme park.
A hypermarket with almost all the required general amenities, including grocery, bakery, deli and hot food section. They also have a mini department store upstairs.
The Route 109 and 119 buses (timetable) pass through the Al Wakrah. Both leave from Al Ghanim Bus Station in Doha, with the 109 heading towards Mesaieed or Al-Wukair, and the 119 terminating in Al-Wakra.
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