Doha, Qatar 12-29-2013 Evening view of Souq Waqif with the illuminated spiral minaret of the Fanar Islamic Cultural Center rising in the background, symbolizing the citys blend of tradition and modernity.
Doha, Qatar 12-29-2013 Evening view of Souq Waqif with the illuminated spiral minaret of the Fanar Islamic Cultural Center rising in the background, symbolizing the citys blend of tradition and modernity.
Doha, Qatar 12-29-2013 Evening view of Souq Waqif with the illuminated spiral minaret of the Fanar Islamic Cultural Center rising in the background, symbolizing the citys blend of tradition and modernity.
Doha, Qatar 12-29-2013 Evening scene at Souq Waqif, where artists work outside the Souq Waqif Art Center as visitors stroll through the lively marketplace. The illuminated spiral minaret of the Fanar Islamic Cultural Center rises in the background.
Doha, Qatar 12-29-2013 Evening scene at Souq Waqif, where artists work outside the Souq Waqif Art Center as visitors stroll through the lively marketplace. The illuminated spiral minaret of the Fanar Islamic Cultural Center rises in the background.
Doha, Qatar 12-29-2013 Evening scene at Souq Waqif, where artists work outside the Souq Waqif Art Center as visitors stroll through the lively marketplace. The illuminated spiral minaret of the Fanar Islamic Cultural Center rises in the background.
Doha, Qatar 12-29-2013 A sandart craftsman at Souq Waqif carefully fills a glass bottle with colored sand, creating customized desertthemed designs for visitors at the markets art center.
Doha, Qatar 12-29-2013 A sandart craftsman at Souq Waqif carefully fills a glass bottle with colored sand, creating customized desertthemed designs for visitors at the markets art center.
Doha, Qatar A craftsman sits at his stall in Souq Waqif arranging handmade accessories, offering traditional and customized South Asianstyle bangles and decorative items to passing shoppers.
Doha, Qatar A craftsman sits at his stall in Souq Waqif arranging handmade accessories, offering traditional and customized South Asianstyle bangles and decorative items to passing shoppers.
Doha, Qatar - 12-29-2013 A Close-up view of a Blue-and-yellow Macaw perched on a visitors outstretched arm amidst several stacked bird cages in Souq Waqif, a traditional Arabian market in downtown Doha, Qatar.
Doha, Qatar 12-29-2013 A donkey handler waits in Souq Waqif with his decorated animal, offering short rides for children. Historically, donkeys in the market were rented to transport goods for merchants and shoppers.