Dahl Al Hamam

Dahl Al Hamam دحل الحمام
District
Dahl Al Hamam Park (left) and Qatar Social Cultural Centre for the Blind (right)
Dahl Al Hamam Show map of Doha Dahl Al Hamam Show map of Qatar
Coordinates: 25.3335°N 51.4802°E / 25.3335; 51.4802
Country	Qatar
Municipality	Ad-Dawhah
Zone	Zone 32
District no.	30
Area [1]
• Total	1.4 km^2 (0.5 sq mi)

Dahl Al Hamam (Arabic: دحل الحمام, romanized: Daḩl al Ḩammām) is a Qatari district located in the municipality of Ad Dawhah.[2][3]

Together with Madinat Khalifa North, which it is adjacent to in the south-west, it makes up Zone 32 which has a population of 12,364.[2]

Etymology

In Arabic, dahl translates to "cavern". The second constituent, "hamam", translates to pigeon. The district earned its name from a prominent cavern, presently found in Dahl Al Hamam Park, in which pigeons frequently laid their eggs.[3]

Visitor attractions

Cave in Dahl Al Hamam Park

Dahl Al Hamam Park is among the most popular parks in Qatar. Most notable about the park is the presence of an iconic cavern in its northern section which earned the district its name.

For the landscaping, over 50 ornamental plants are found throughout the park, many not native to the country. Occasionally, concerts and theatrical plays are held in the park's amphitheater.

There are three playgrounds for children of varying ages. The park is equipped with typical amenities, such as outdoor seating, bathrooms and a restaurant.[4]

Also found in the district is the Qatar Social Cultural Centre for the Blind.[5]

Transport

Major roads that run through the district are Al Markhiya Street and Al Shamal Road.[6]

References

1. "District Area Map". Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics. Retrieved 11 February 2019.
2. "2015 population census" (PDF). Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 February 2017. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
3. "District map". The Centre for Geographic Information Systems of Qatar. Archived from the original on 9 May 2013. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
4. Christine Gerber Rutt (9 August 2013). "Doha's Most Popular Park: Dahl al Hamam". JustHere. Archived from the original on 31 December 2018. Retrieved 31 December 2018.
5. "Qatar Landmarks". Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics. Retrieved 7 January 2019.
6. "Index map of Qatar". ArcGIS.com. Retrieved 30 August 2019.