“From sparkling skyscrapers, to souks for snoopers and desert escapades where dune-bashing jeeps pause by the shores of inland seas, plus symmetrical mosques that astound with their artistry – visit Qatar.”
Souq Waqif is a traditional market in Doha, Qatar. It is one of the oldest and most popular attractions in the city. Souq Waqif offers a variety of products, such as spices, handicrafts, textiles, and souvenirs. The souq also has many restaurants and cafes that serve local and international cuisine. Souq Waqif is a great place to experience the culture and history of Qatar.
French artist, Jean-Michel Othoniel displays Cosmos, a large and intricate globe installation that symbolizes the path of travelers around the world taking inspiration from the oldest Islamic Astrolabe that can be found in Museum of Islamic Art’s collection. The artist is best known for modernising the gardens of the Château de Versailles with his striking glass fountain sculptures.
While transiting through Hamad International Airport (HIA) this time, I saw a new huge sculpture. I was drawn at it by its huge size and a bit of comical artwork. It's named "Small Lie.” Airport artwork doesn't get much bigger than at Doha's Airport, which now boasts another giant sculpture to sit alongside the iconic 23-foot canary yellow teddy bear — “Lamp Bear” by Urs Fischer.
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