Falconry is a huge part of Qatari culture and was recognised by UNESCO in 2016 as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity. Strolling through this souq, attached to Souq Waqif, you will find stores selling a variety of falcons (and accessories), for hugely varying, and often eye-watering prices! In fact many luxury cars are cheaper than the most revered birds available for purchase. It is possible that you may also see an owner sitting or strolling around with his prized falcon. In the souq is also a state of the art falcon hospital, which tends to tens of thousands of falcons, especially during the hunting season. #culture #falcon #falconry #souq #unesco #doha #qatar #free