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'the standing market') is a marketplace in Doha, the capital of Qatar. The souq sells traditional garments, spices, handicrafts, and souvenirs. It is also home to restaurants and shisha lounges. The original building is a specimen of traditional Qatari architecture and dates back to the late 19th to early 20th centuries. It was renovated in 2006.
A basic image, deeply embedded in the public's memory, is transformed into one of the most prominent architectural features in Doha's skyline. Every building has 58 levels made of glass, separated into 3 sections by stainless steel panels that resemble the tree trunk. The tower resembles a modern obelisk with its symbolic form and sharp angles.
The two five-star hotels in the Katara Towers were opened in 2022 when Qatar hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The Katara Towers cover a total area of approximately 300,000 m 2 (3,229,200 sq ft), offering a range of entertainment and recreational facilities, specialty boutiques, movie theaters, and restaurants. [ 2 ]
The intense sunlight led to the use of relatively small lighting openings compared to the expansive exterior walls. [4] Residential buildings in Qatar and the Gulf region often feature rectangular windows (darisha) that open onto the courtyard. In living rooms (majlis) and upper-floor rooms, windows typically face both the courtyard and the road.
Qatari cuisine is made up of traditional Arab cuisine. [1] Machbūs, a meal consisting of rice, meat, and vegetables, is the national dish in Qatar, typically made with either lamb or chicken and slow-cooked to give it a depth of flavour.
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Doha Tower, also known as Burj Doha (Arabic: برج الدوحة), and previously named as Burj Qatar and Doha High Rise Office Building, [4] is a high rise tower in West Bay, Doha, Qatar. On October 18, 2012, the building received the CTBUH Skyscraper Award for the Best Tall Building Worldwide from the CTBUH. [5] The $125-million office ...