Have you heard of Thursday & Friday Souq? This is one of Doha's oldest marketplaces that operates to date. The marketplace is home to numerous stores packed with clothes, household items, furniture & many more consumer products.
The ILoveQatar.net (ILQ) brings you a list of some unique and interesting finds from the Thursday & Friday Souq that you probably didn't know about.
Modest-wear users must make a trip to the Thursday & Friday Souq to check out the range of Turkish modest-wear clothes available. The range of outfits includes long shirts, dresses, overcoats & others.
Find a range of abayas at the various Abaya stores located within Thursday & Friday Souq. You can also get yourself a great deal with a little bit of a bargain.
Traditional prints or trendy patterns, expect to be lost for choice with the never-ending selection of lush carpets available at the many carpet stores.
Looking for some grand bedding? Al Arous Trading at Thursday & Friday Souq has a store dedicated to a vast collection of colourful and elegant bedding that is also fit for gifting!
Flown down straight from Turkey, Al Arous Trading also retails unique bridal gift sets which put together bathrobes, bedroom slippers and other items packed in lush velvet treasure chests that are even decorated with jewels.
Prepare to be in awe of some luxury antique furniture and interiors that you could make yours! This store also has interesting items like an electric fireplace for houses.
Are you a coffee connoisseur, and you are looking for your perfect roast? You can find a range of Ethiopian and Yemeni coffee beans of various roasts to suit your preference.
Get your hands on some authentic dry spices and herbs that are pre-packeted and ready to go for a quick pick!
Find a range of regional favourite crispy, savoury snacks like 'Mathai', which are spiced wheat crisps along with many others.
Hosting guests and looking for a steal deal on crockery and serving dishes? Head over to Al Solan Trading Est, pick up your items and negotiate your way to a great deal.
This souq is a great place if you are looking to get some traditional Arabic coffee pots for yourself to use or even to gift as souvenirs.
If kettles are your thing, trust that there is something to suit everyone here! Printed enamel kettles, plain silver aluminium kettles and many other types are available here.
Another interesting find is large family-sized flasks that are great for picnics. You can even spot larger-than-life traditional Gahwa (Arabic coffee) cups which make for great decoration pieces or serving dishes.
Have you been to Thursday & Friday Souq? Will you be checking it out? Do let us know your thoughts in our comments section. Like and share the article - it keeps us going!
Follow us on our social media channels:
@ILQlive
@ILQlive
@ILoveQtr
ILoveQatar
You have successfully registered your account!
Please confirm your e-mail address by clicking on the URL sent to you.The e-mail usually arrives in 5-10 minutes.How ajeeb was that!? Thanks for contributing to our community! Your post will appear after we take a quick look!