That’s IT! We Want a Camel!

Camels of Souq Waqif Last night Michael and I went to Souq Waqif to shop for boots to wear with his borrowed Scottish kilt and tailored made gillie shirt; a costume for his part of a clansmen for his video of his song The Battle of Culloden. On our way in to the souq, the…

Friday Night at the Souq!

Souq Waqif After our Dhow cruise, Michael and I walked to the souq for shisha and coffee. Click here to read about our Dhow boat cruise. First off was crossing the street from the Corniche to the souq.  The wait for traffic lights to change from green to red is so long and people so…

Al Maroona Beach & Girls’ Night at Souq Waqif

Al Maroona Beach The day started with a drive to the NNE coastline of Qatar to spend the morning at Al Maroona beach.  Once off the main highway, the off-road drive to the beach includes passing by a white building that I’m not sure if I call it a palace or a mansion? Whatever it…

Arabian Afternoons – An Afternoon at Souq Waqif Doha, Qatar

I enjoyed an afternoon at the Souq Waqif . This is one of my favorite hang out places. I arrived hours before most shops opened and walked in the heat of the midday sun deciding on where to have lunch. Damasca One I decided on Syrian food, at Damasca One restaurant. I sat upstairs with the intention…