Doha Corniche
The Doha Corniche (
History
The Corniche used to be an empty stretch of walkway in which the only visible edifice was a
Many of Doha's most iconic landmarks are found along the Corniche, beginning from around the
Location
The Corniche encircles Doha Bay, running for a length of seven kilometers. There are three main areas of the Corniche: the Corniche Park and Promenade, Corniche Street, and the Government zone.[5]
The Corniche Promenade and Park are very popular destinations for walkers, runners, skaters, joggers and others engaging in leisure and social activities.[1]
Corniche Street is a paramount route which connects Doha's emerging West Bay business district with the south of the city and Doha International Airport. It was formed following extensive dredging work carried out during the late 1970s and early 1980s which reshaped Doha's coastline.[1]
As for the Government zone, which commands a view of the bay, administrative buildings such as the Amiri Diwan are found here.[5]
Nearby landmarks
- Al Bidda Park[2]
- Commercialbank Plaza
- Doha Port
- Doha Tower
- Dubai Towers Doha
- Q-Post[6]
- National Museum of Qatar
- Qatar National Theatre
- Richard Serra's sculpture 7
- View of West Bay skyline
Gallery
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The Pearl Monument, formerly the Oyster Fountain. representing the historical pearl trade andpearl diving of the Doha Bay
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The view of the West Bay skyline from the Doha Corniche
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View of West Bay from the Doha Corniche on a cloudy night
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General view of the length of the Corniche Promenade
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Entrance to the iconicSheraton Hotel
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Jogging path along the Doha Corniche seafront
References
- ^ a b c d e "Doha Corniche". Online Qatar. Retrieved 14 November 2017.
- ^ a b Peter Alagos (9 March 2018). "Steady flow of visitors – Al Bidda Park makes a grand return". Gulf Times. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
- ^ Joseph Varghese (17 September 2017). "Qatar all set for National Day; Doha Corniche all decked up". Gulf Times. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
- ^ "Doha's Waterfront Promenade". Qatar Tourism Authority. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
- ^ a b Mohammad Gharipour (2016). "Contemporary Urban Landscapes of the Middle East". Routledge. p. 216.
- ^ "Part of Corniche Street to be closed for two days". Gulf Times. 22 August 2017. Retrieved 3 September 2018.