District in Al Rayyan, Qatar
Al Gharrafa
Al Gharrafa is a Qatari district of Al Rayyan City, which is located in the municipality of Al Rayyan.
In close proximity to Education City and constituting a part of the Doha Metropolitan Area, the Doha Expressway and Al Shamal Highway run along the district. Many malls operate out of the area. To the east, it neighbors the largely residential areas of Duhail and Madinat Khalifa North, therefore Al Gharrafa is largely a retail hub for nearby residential areas. Doha's downtown is 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) to the southeast.
How locals move
Getting around Al Gharrafa the local way
- Get aroundHowever, hitchhiking always has its risks, and it is not an advisable practice for solo women.
- Go nextHead west to see the camel races, and then visit the Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum in Al Shahaniyah.
- Go nextDrive south to visit the Dhow Harbour in Al Wakrah, and then hit the beach and go dune bashing near Mesaieed.
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