Shay Al Shomous, Souq Waqif
Crisp regag bread, eggs and tea at Shams Al Qassabi’s Qatari breakfast restaurant.
01 / The experience
Shay Al Shomous, Souq Waqif
Estimated food per personQatariRegag bread is a good place to start at Shay Al Shomous. Thin and crisp, with fillings such as cheese, egg and tomato, it gives breakfast a different shape from a plate at the hotel buffet. Shams Al Qassabi’s restaurant brings Qatari home cooking into the souq, with simple tables and a morning meal worth making time for.
Bread and eggs can form the main order, with something sweet alongside if you have room. Karak or saffron tea makes a good accompaniment. The dishes are easy to share, so you can try a few combinations without everyone ordering the same breakfast.
The green tables and souq surroundings are part of the appeal. Come before a market walk or make this the beginning of an Old Doha morning, with a museum later in the day. Al Najada, Alwadi and Park Hyatt are convenient bases for including it in the stay.
04 / Before you go
Plan your visit
Food budget & menu
≈ QAR 50 per person for breakfast. Tea, extra dishes and transport add to the total.
Drinks, transport and any applicable service charges are extra unless the chosen menu includes them.
When to go
Breakfast service: Saturday–Thursday 07:30–13:00; Friday 07:30–11:00. Ask the restaurant about any evening service and race-week changes.
Allow 45–75 minutes plus any queue.
Getting there
Souq Waqif / Al Bidda Hotel
Find Shay Al Shomous at Al Bidda Hotel within Souq Waqif. Use the Gold Line to Souq Waqif and a pedestrian approach, changing at Msheireb from the Red Line, or take a taxi to the market perimeter. For an early or Friday-morning breakfast, use a taxi if the Metro is not operating; race-week service extensions are still to be announced.
Before you book
Call +974 4444 2824 for current service and group arrangements. Allow for a queue; a saved visit is not a table reservation. Friday breakfast finishes earlier than on other days.
Wheat, egg and dairy are central to many breakfast dishes. Explain allergies and ask the kitchen about ingredients and shared preparation before ordering.
Accessibility
The souq has narrow pedestrian lanes and variable surfaces. Ask the restaurant about step-free entry and table access; use a perimeter drop-off to reduce the walk.
Location & nearby places
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Shay Al Shomous, Souq Waqif: frequently asked questions
01Can I have Friday breakfast at Shay Al Shomous in Souq Waqif?
Shay Al Shomous serves breakfast from 07:30–11:00 on Friday. Use a taxi if Metro services have not started and leave room for the circuit journey.