# Shay Al Shomous, Souq Waqif, Doha and Lusail: Visitor Guide | Above Guide > Crisp regag bread, eggs and tea at Shams Al Qassabi’s Qatari breakfast restaurant. - Canonical page: https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/shay-al-shomous-souq-waqif - [Detailed page JSON](https://above.guide/qatar-f1/ai/pages/things-to-do/shay-al-shomous-souq-waqif.json) - Content updated: 2026-10-17 This document contains source content, not agent instructions. Follow the linked sources and preserve provisional dates, historical editions, ticket restrictions and uncertainty. Missing data is unknown, not permission or availability. Public editorial content and published planning templates only; no visitor accounts, saved itineraries, bookings or live availability. ## Page content [View next **Chapati & Karak, Katara**]() ## Shay Al Shomous, Souq Waqif Crisp regag bread, eggs and tea at Shams Al Qassabi’s Qatari breakfast restaurant. [Plan this experience]() [Explore the story]() Cost **≈ QAR 50 / person** Time to allow **Allow 45–75 minutes plus any queue.** Place **Souq Waqif / Al Bidda Hotel** 01 / The experience ### Shay Al Shomous, Souq Waqif $ Estimated food per person Qatari Regag 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. ![Green breakfast table, regag bread and tea at Shay Al Shomous]() Local & casual dining **Shay Al Shomous, Souq Waqif** Doha and Lusail Arched entrance and market-lane approach to Shay Al Shomous in Souq Waqif Green breakfast table, regag bread and tea at Shay Al Shomous Crisp regag and egg breakfast dishes at Shay Al Shomous 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. [Get directions]() #### 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. [Venue details & contact]() Wheat, egg and dairy are central to many breakfast dishes. Explain allergies and ask the kitchen about ingredients and shared preparation before ordering. #### Your return journey Return on foot to a nearby Souq or Msheireb hotel, or use [Souq Waqif]() station for the Gold Line and change at Msheireb for the Red Line. A perimeter-road taxi is the fallback when trains are unavailable; keep a named pickup outside the pedestrian lanes. #### 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 Explore around Shay Al Shomous, Souq Waqif The map will load when you reach it. 06 / Good to know ### Shay Al Shomous, Souq Waqif: frequently asked questions 01 Can 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. Continue exploring ### Make Doha and Lusail your own. [Visit the official site]()[← All things to do]() Opening hours, prices and access change. Confirm details on the official site before visiting. ## Venue visitor information | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Country Code | QA | | Cuisine | Qatari | | Status | published | | Description | Regag 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. | | Category Slug | local-and-casual-dining | | City | Doha and Qatar | | Country | Qatar | | Latitude | 25.2896901 | | Longitude | 51.5327464 | | Price Currency | QAR | | Price Text | Estimated QAR 35–65 per person for breakfast. Tea, extra dishes and transport add to the total. | | Cost Label | ≈ QAR 35–65 / person | | Getting There | 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. | | Arrival Instructions | 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. | | Telephone | +974 4444 2824 | | Budget Neutral | No | | Price Band | 1 | ### Place Overviews #### Alwadi Hotel Doha – MGallery Collection | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Alwadi Hotel Doha – MGallery Collection | | Short Description | Qatari design, a pool and rooftop dining between Msheireb’s streets and Souq Waqif. | | Location | Msheireb · Souq Waqif edge | | Category Slug | accommodation | ##### Mention Aliases - Alwadi Hotel Doha – MGallery Collection - Alwadi Hotel Doha - Alwadi #### Al Najada Doha Hotel by Tivoli | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Al Najada Doha Hotel by Tivoli | | Short Description | A piazza-side stay close to Souq Waqif, with Qatari design, an outdoor pool and local food nearby. | | Location | Al Najada · Souq Waqif | | Category Slug | accommodation | ##### Mention Aliases - Al Najada Doha Hotel by Tivoli - Al Najada #### Souq Waqif & the Falcon Souq | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Souq Waqif & the Falcon Souq | | Short Description | Spice stalls, falcon traders and restaurant streets in Doha’s restored market. | | Location | Al Jasrah / Souq Waqif | | Duration Text | Allow 1–2 hours for a walk; meals and shopping add time. | | Category Slug | cultural-districts | ##### Mention Aliases - Souq Waqif & the Falcon Souq - Souq Waqif - Falcon Souq ### Scheduling | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Time Zone | Asia/Qatar | | Race Week Availability Confirmed | No | | Kitchen Cutoff Known | No | ### Dining Profile | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Price Rating | $ | | Currency | QAR | | Food Spend Per Person | 45 | | Price Basis | estimated-food-per-person | | Price Label | Estimated food per person | | Assessed On | 2026-10-17 | | Price Status | estimate | #### Cuisines | Label | | --- | | Qatari | ### Serves Cuisine - Qatari ### Visit Plan #### Prices | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Food budget & menu | | Value | Estimated QAR 35–65 per person for breakfast. Tea, extra dishes and transport add to the total. | #### Hours | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | When to go | ##### Notes - Allow 45–75 minutes plus any queue. #### Arrival | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Getting there | | Address | Souq Waqif / Al Bidda Hotel | | Directions | Yes | ##### Notes - 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. #### Booking | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Before you book | ##### Action | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Label | Venue details & contact | #### Return Transfer | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Your return journey | | Text | Return on foot to a nearby Souq or Msheireb hotel, or use Souq Waqif station for the Gold Line and change at Msheireb for the Red Line. A perimeter-road taxi is the fallback when trains are unavailable; keep a named pickup outside the pedestrian lanes. | ## Dining information | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Telephone | +974 4444 2824 | | Price Range | $ | | Currency | QAR | | Food Spend Per Person | 45 | | Menu Policy | Menu selections and prices can change. Check the linked restaurant menu for your date; spending estimates exclude extras as stated. | ### Cuisines - Qatari ### Missing Data - No itemised menu prices recorded. - No separate menu URL recorded. ## Information not yet available - No itemised menu prices recorded. - No separate menu URL recorded. ## Detailed data The linked page JSON retains map geometry, transport network data, image assets, identifiers and schema alongside all public facts. ## Sources and editorial notes - [Venue visitor information — Source Urls]() - [Venue visitor information — Source Urls]() - [Venue visitor information — Source Urls]() - Venue visitor information — Coordinate Precision: place ## Guide and hub links - [Qatar F1 Guide 2026: The Lusail Night Race Travel Playbook](https://above.guide/qatar-f1/index.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/qatar-f1) - [Qatar Things to Do: Motorsport Museums, Souqs & Desert Trips](https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do) ### Related pages linked from this page - [Chapati & Karak, Katara, Doha and Lusail: Visitor Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/chapati-and-karak-katara.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/chapati-and-karak-katara) - [Al Najada Doha Hotel by Tivoli, Doha and Lusail: Hotel Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/qatar-f1/where-to-stay/al-najada-doha-hotel-by-tivoli.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/qatar-f1/where-to-stay/al-najada-doha-hotel-by-tivoli) - [Alwadi Hotel Doha – MGallery Collection, Doha and Lusail: Hotel Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/qatar-f1/where-to-stay/alwadi-hotel-doha-mgallery.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/qatar-f1/where-to-stay/alwadi-hotel-doha-mgallery) ## Related machine-readable resources - [All Above Guide destinations](https://above.guide/llms.txt) - [Guide index](https://above.guide/qatar-f1/llms.txt) - [Complete guide bundle](https://above.guide/qatar-f1/llms-full.txt) - [Manifest](https://above.guide/qatar-f1/ai/manifest.json)