Al Rufaa (Arabic: الرفاع, romanized: Ar-Rufā) is a neighborhood in the Qatari capital Doha. In the 2015 population census it was recorded as being in Zone 17 with Old Al Hitmi,[2] which it borders to the east with the boundary being Sheraouh Street.[3]
Geography
Al Rufaa borders the following districts:[3]
- Old Al Hitmi to the east, separated by Sheraouh Street.
- As Salatah and Al Mirqab to the north, separated by Museum Street.
- Old Al Ghanim to the west, separated by Jabr Bin Mohammed Street.
- Old Al Ghanim and Umm Ghuwailina to the south, separated by Ras Abu Aboud Street.
Landmarks
The Qatar National Folkloric Troupe and Doha Sports Stadium are headquartered here.[3]
A wedding celebration complex is located in Al Rufaa on Celebration Street. The complex consists of six entrance halls, five ceremonial halls, a gathering room and several corridors.[4]
Gallery
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Al Maarif Street in Al Rufaa -
References
- ^ "District Area Map". Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics. Retrieved 11 February 2019.
- ^ "2015 Population Census" (PDF). Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics. 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 November 2016. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
- ^ a b c "District map". The Centre for Geographic Information Systems of Qatar. Archived from the original on 24 November 2020. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
- ^ "Al Rufaa Celebration Hall Complex". Sans Souci. Retrieved 14 November 2019.