District in Doha, Qatar
West Bay Lagoon
West Bay Lagoon, also known as Leqtaifiya is a district of Doha, the capital city of Qatar.
Spanning from the Doha Corniche to West Bay Lagoon, the area has villas on one side, and low rises on the other. The district is well known for its luxurious waterfront villas, which are some of the most expensive in the country.
It is one of the few freehold areas in Doha where non-Qataris can purchase property.
How locals move
Getting around West Bay Lagoon 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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