West Bay Lagoon
Leqtaifiya
لقطيفية West Bay Lagoon | |
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District | |
 Aerial view of West Bay Lagoon | |
  Leqtaifiya  Leqtaifiya | |
| Coordinates: 25°21′30″N 51°30′29″E / 25.35833°N 51.50806°E | |
| Country |  Qatar |
| Municipality | Ad-Dawhah |
| Zone | Zone 66 |
| District no. | 105 |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.6 km2 (3.3 sq mi) |
West Bay Lagoon, also known as Leqtaifiya (Arabic: لقطيفية; also spelled as Legtaifiyah or Al Qutaifiya) is a district of Doha, the capital city of Qatar. Spanning from the Doha Corniche to West Bay Lagoon, the area has villas on one side, and low rises on the other. The district is well known for its luxurious waterfront villas, which are some of the most expensive in the country. As one of the few freehold areas in Doha, properties are available for purchase by non-Qataris.[2]
Together with Onaiza and Al Qassar, it makes up Zone 66 which has a total population of 22,024.[3]
History
West Bay Lagoon was built on land that was reclaimed in the 1970s and 1980s after extensive dredging. As part of a masterplan by the Qatari government, the entire area, which came to be known as West Bay, was to be developed as Qatar's new business center, with West Bay Lagoon containing a bulk of the housing.[4] At its greatest distance, the district extends 2 km away from the Persian Gulf. There are several artificial lagoons in the district.[5]
During the 2006 Asian Games, temporary seating for 500 spectators was provided for the water sports taking place in the lagoon, including kayaking, rowing and canoeing competitions.[6]
Transport
The Legtaifiya metro station is located here and is part of Doha Metro's Red Line North.[7]
Education
The following schools are located in West Bay Lagoon (Leqtaifiya):
| Name of School | Curriculum | Grade | Genders | Official Website | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abi Haneefa Model Boys School | Independent | Kindergarten – Primary | Male-only | N/A | [8] |
| Kingdom Kindergarten | International | Kindergarten | Both | N/A | [9] |
| Newton International Kindergarten | International | Kindergarten | Both | Official website | [10] |
Gallery
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Al Qutaifiya Lagoon -
Residences in West Bay Lagoon -
View of West Bay Lagoon from the Grand Hyatt Hotel
References
- ^ "District Area Map". Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
- ^ "Qatar's new real estate law to boost property market". The Peninsula. 19 May 2018. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
- ^ "2015 population census" (PDF). Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
- ^ Chomowicz, P. (2021). "The Urban Imaginary in Doha, Qatar". Histories of Postwar Architecture. 5 (8): 126. doi:10.6092/issn.2611-0075/11910.
- ^ "West Bay Lagoon - Doha, Qatar". coreo.com. 7 January 2012. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ "Capsules of venues for the 2006 Asian Games (AP)". China Daily. 27 November 2006. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ "QAR Metro". arcgis.com. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
- ^ "Abi Haneefa Model Independent Boys". Supreme Education Council. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
- ^ "Kingdom Kindergarten". Supreme Education Council. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
- ^ "Newton International Kindergarten". Supreme Education Council. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
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