Al Wakrah

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. The frequency of both routes combined is about 5-20 minutes, with the journey time to the town centre being half an hour. There are different timetables for Saturday-Thursday and Fridays. Buses can be affected by service changes and disruptions, so it is recommended you call Mowasalat to confirm first on +974 4458 8888.
By private car, you should follow the Al-Wakrah highway signs out of Doha to the south-east, past the airport. The journey is just under 20 km, equating to 25 minutes in good traffic.
The newly opened Doha Metro Red Line connects Doha to the northern edge of the city.

• Al Wakrah Museum

  phone: +974 4464 3201
  address: Al Wakair Rd
  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.

• House of Sheikh Ghanim Bin Abdulrahman Al Thani

  phone: +974 4429 1711 (Restoration Dept)
  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.

• Manaratain MosqueThe 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.

• Dhow harborMuch of Qatar's fishing fleet is based here, and the harbor makes for a pleasant backdrop for walking.

• Al Wakrah Family BeachHas toilets and showers, some shade and barbeque pits, and is completely surrounded by fencing. The water is shallow with sharp rocks; water shoes recommended.

• Fishing

  address: Al Wakra Harbour
  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!

• Ezdan Mall Wakra

  address: Al Wukair Rd
  A multi-level shopping mall, with food court and children's theme park.

• Grand Hypermarket

  address: Al Wukair
  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 city of Al Wakra is brimming with many good restaurants and food outlets, and choice and cuisine varies from outlets to outlets. You can try Arabic, Indian, Chinese, Lebanese, Syrian, Afghan and many other cuisines in this city, it just takes a bit of searching around and using handy restaurant and café locator apps.

• Fish marketA good place to pick up fish from the latest catch, which can be cooked for you on the spot.

• Al Siraaj Wakra Inn Apartments

  phone: +974 4463 3737
  address: Mesaieed Rd
  Serviced apartments with free Wi-Fi and breakfast and onsite coffee shop.

HMC operates an emergency department at its local medical clinic here.

• Al Wakra Hospital, Al Wukair Street, Al Wakra, managed by Hamad Medical Coporation

• Al Wakrah Primary Health Center

  phone: +974 4464 4450
  address: Al Wakair St
  Primary health center within Al Wakrah City.

Free Wi-Fi is available outdoors in

Al Wakrah Park