Al Bidda Park

Al Bidda Park, formerly known as Al Rumaila Park,[1] is a park in Doha, Qatar next to Qatar National Theater. It is near Doha Bay, overlooks the Doha Corniche and is one of the oldest and most popular parks in Doha.[2] It is one of the areas used for birdwatching.[3] The park includes a children's playground, small shops, and the Cultural Village, a cultural heritage center.[2]

Al Bidda Park
Al Bidda Park in 2013
TypePublic park
LocationDoha,Qatar
Coordinates25°18′03″N 51°31′03″E
Area464 acres (188 ha)
Created2018 (2018)
StatusOpen year round

After being closed for renovations in November 2014,[2] the park was reopened in February 2018 in commemoration of National Sports Day.[1]

References

  1. Peter Alagos (9 March 2018). "Steady flow of visitors - Al Bidda Park makes a grand return". Gulf Times. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
  2. Lesley Walker; Riham Sheble (2014-10-30). "Rumaila Park to close on Saturday to make way for Grand Park project". Doha News. Retrieved 2015-07-09.
  3. "Marhaba's Guide to the Natural World and Nature Reserves in Qatar". Marhaba.qa. Retrieved 2015-07-09.


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