Al Rufaa
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Al Rufaa
الرفاع | |
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District | |
 Ali Bin Amr Al Attiya Street in Al Rufaa | |
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| Country |  Qatar |
| Municipalities of Qatar | Doha |
| Zone | Zone 17 |
| District no. | 14 |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.35 km2 (0.14 sq mi) |
Al Rufaa (Arabic: الرفاع, romanized: Ar-Rufā) is a neighborhood in the Qatari capital Doha. In the 2015 population census it was recorded as being in Zone 17 with Old Al Hitmi,[2] which it borders to the east with the boundary being Sheraouh Street.[3]
Etymology
[edit | edit source]In Arabic, the term rufaa translates to "elevated", earning this name because of its relatively higher elevation than surrounding areas.[4]
Geography
[edit | edit source]Al Rufaa borders the following districts:[3]
- Old Al Hitmi to the east, separated by Sheraouh Street.
- As Salatah and Al Mirqab to the north, separated by Museum Street.
- Old Al Ghanim to the west, separated by Jabr Bin Mohammed Street.
- Old Al Ghanim and Umm Ghuwailina to the south, separated by Ras Abu Aboud Street.
Landmarks
[edit | edit source]The Qatar National Folkloric Troupe and Doha Sports Stadium are headquartered here.[3]
A wedding celebration complex is located in Al Rufaa on Celebration Street. The complex consists of six entrance halls, five ceremonial halls, a gathering room and several corridors.[5]
Gallery
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Al Maarif Street in Al Rufaa -
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