The works of Al Qubaib Mosque Plaza project have been completed. It is located on an area of 9,200sqm and includes open green areas of 1,518sqm, in addition to a pond and fountain, benches, walking and hiking paths, and a number of decorative lights, local Arabic daily 'Arrayah' reported. The Supervising Committee of Beautification of Roads and Public Places developed a different design for the plaza, as it took into account the elements of Qatari heritage of Al Qubaib Mosque, considered the oldest in the region, founded in 1878. The mosque, characterised by its ancient architectural style in the form of 44 domes built on polygonal columns, is near Souq Waqif, and the old markets in the area, such as Souq Al Deira, Souq Al Jabr, and Souq Al Asiri.
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The pond, spread across 557sqm has a distinctive central fountain, is surrounded by tiered seats that match the nature of the sloping land, and ornamental lighting to match the spirit and design of the garden featuring a variety of plants and trees. There are also pedestrian paths with a length of 1,153m and 66 seats. The plaza, which has three entrances on three sides connected to the surrounding pedestrian paths, is designed for easy access by people with physical challenges.
Al Qubaib Mosque Plaza, with an integrated infrastructure of sewage networks and electricity, can be accessed from the Souq Waqif metro station, or by bicycles or on foot, via corridors and pedestrian crossings in the area. The project comes within the third package of development and beautification projects in central Doha, which aims to create a healthy, social and cultural environment that contributes to encouraging citizens and residents to adopt a healthy lifestyle.
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Another section of seats installed at Al Qubaib Mosque Plaza
The third package of development and beautification projects in central Doha spans 8.24sq km. The works include developing networks for storm water drainage, sewage, and electricity, planting about 3,250 trees and more than 30,000sqm of green areas, 35.3 km of pedestrian and bicycle paths as well as covering all the main streets with granite.
The project aims to develop the areas surrounding Grand Hamad Street, and inner neighbourhoods in these areas, in addition to developing the Doha Corniche, and the Doha downtown area and residential places. The committee also aims to contribute to creating a community environment with a distinct identity through the participation of community members in artistic works and planting of trees in co-ordination with several ministries and authorities in the country.