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The market complex currently houses over 100 commercial units, offering a diverse range of retail and wholesale goods, traditional crafts, and food services. As of 2021, the souq exhibited a vacancy rate of approximately 25% in its central portion. Adjacent to the market is the Souq Al Wakrah Hotel,
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As a result, in 2008 the government devised a plan for a faithful reconstruction of the historic marketplace of Al Wakrah, aiming to recreate the atmosphere and architectural style of the original fishing village while incorporating modern amenities to serve contemporary visitors and residents. The
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Souq Al Wakrah's land use reflects modern planning principles, with similar types of establishments clustered into zones. Hotels, characterized by larger footprints, are situated at the northern and southern edges of the main souq. Unlike some traditional markets, restaurants in Souq Al Wakrah are
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A distinctive feature of Souq Al Wakrah is its proximity to the coastline. The marketplace maintains a direct connection to the sea via a beachfront promenade, integrating the maritime heritage of Al Wakrah with its contemporary function as a commercial and cultural destination. There are also
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The layout features five main thoroughfares running perpendicular to the coast, with two marking the northern and southern boundaries. A shorter north–south route near the coastal promenade further divides the northernmost section. This arrangement creates a pattern of five
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found in the central part of the souq. This translates to one worship location for every 17,778 square metres (191,360 sq ft). An additional five religious sites are located in the vicinity, with two within 400 metres (1,300 ft) of the geographic center.
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