Located within Souq Waqif, Falcon Souq is one of the most exciting places to visit in Doha. Visitors can admire the majestic birds up close, take photographs and, under the watchful eye of a vendor, pose with a falcon perched on his arm.

Visit Falcon Souq at Souq Waqif to get a closer look at Qatar's national bird. Not only will you be able to photograph them, but you will also be able to place the majestic bird on your arm - under professional supervision.

Falconry is a historical art from the time of the Bedouin tribes, where birds of prey are carefully trained and used to hunt migratory birds for food. To experience the authenticity of this tradition, visit Falcon Souq at Souq Waqif during your Doha holiday. There you can get a closer look at the majestic birds, photograph them and place them on your arm. You might even get lucky if you happen to be there during a public auction. Prices vary by size, strength and skill level. The Falcon Souq market also sells a large selection of falconry accessories such as eye hoods for birds, cuffs and gloves for falconers, feather decoys for training and training birds, leg restraints and perches for holding birds on a leash, as well as veterinary medicines supplies and much more.

Birds are so important to Qatari culture that the market is also home to a falcon hospital. Falconers can bring their birds into an air-conditioned building equipped with modern medical incubators, wards and surgical departments. You'll most likely see falcons with hoods, a practice used during the taming process to keep them calm until they become accustomed to the environment or the falconer.