Author: Karen Lee

On the corner of Al Maha Street and Al Najah Street is Al Luqta (or Al Laqta) Children’s Park, a women and children only residential park.The park was originally built to provide ladies with a private space to gather and introduce their children—sometimes resulting in betrothals. While we might not be looking for our child’s soulmate yet, the park’s neat design and central location just off Khalifa Street, opposite Al Gharrafa Immigration Department, make it one of our top picks for outdoor play dates. Offering a little more than the average local park, Al Luqta Children’s Park features two sheltered…

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