Daily life in Doha ahead of the World Cup (Part 2)

Posted : 2022-11-18 04:22 Updated : 2022-11-21 13:31
Boys play football at the World Cup Countdown clock in Doha on November 12, 2022, ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

Boys play football at the World Cup Countdown clock in Doha on November 12, 2022, ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

A child walks with a Qatar flag on the Corniche in Doha, Qatar, Nov. 12, 2022, ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

A ladies football fan group gathers by the Corniche in Doha, Qatar on Nov.12, 2022, one week before the 2022 FIFA World Cup begins. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

Football fans gather by the Corniche in Doha, Qatar on Nov. 12, 2022, one week before the 2022 FIFA World Cup begins. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

Football fans gather by the Corniche in Doha, Qatar on Nov. 12, 2022, one week before the 2022 FIFA World Cup begins. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

A ladies football fan group gathers by the Corniche in Doha, Qatar on Nov.12, 2022, one week before the 2022 FIFA World Cup begins. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

A man poses for a photo by the Corniche in Doha, Qatar on Nov.12, 2022, one week before the 2022 FIFA World Cup begins. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

Football fans gather by the Corniche in Doha, Qatar on Nov. 12, 2022, one week before the 2022 FIFA World Cup begins. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

Local muslims pray at the mosque located inside the Souq Waqif in Doha, Qatar, Nov. 12, 2022. Souq Waqif displays World Cup figures exhibition and other tourist attractions to visitors during the Word Cup Qatar 2022. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

A soccer fan from Russia poses for a photo by the Corniche in Doha, Qatar on Nov.14, 2022, one week before the 2022 FIFA World Cup begins. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

Soccer fans from Ghana cheer in front of the World Cup countdown clock in Doha, Qatar,one day ahead of the World Cup kick off, in Doha, Qatar, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022.

A boy rollerblades during sunset by the Corniche in Doha, Qatar on Nov.19, 2022, one day before the 2022 FIFA World Cup begins. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

A boy poses for a photo by the Corniche in Doha, Qatar on Nov.12, 2022, one week before the 2022 FIFA World Cup begins. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

Football fans gather by the Corniche in Doha, Qatar on Nov. 12, 2022, one week before the 2022 FIFA World Cup begins. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

Children pose for photos by the Corniche in Doha, Qatar on Nov. 12, 2022, one week before the 2022 FIFA World Cup begins. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

The skyline of Doha is seen in the background as men pray in Doha, Qatar on Nov. 19, 2022, one day before the 2022 FIFA World Cup begins. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

A local vendor waits for the customer at the Souq Waqif market in Doha, Qatar, Nov. 13, 2022. Souq Waqif displays World Cup figures exhibition and other tourist attractions to visitors during the Word Cup Qatar 2022. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

A local woman visits Souq Waqif in Doha, Qatar, Nov. 12, 2022. Souq Waqif displays World Cup figures exhibition and other tourist attractions to visitors during the Word Cup Qatar 2022. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

A local vendor waits for the customer at the Souq Waqif market in Doha, Qatar, Nov. 13, 2022. Souq Waqif displays World Cup figures exhibition and other tourist attractions to visitors during the Word Cup Qatar 2022. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

A local vendor waits for the customer at the Souq Waqif market in Doha, Qatar, Nov. 13, 2022. Souq Waqif displays World Cup figures exhibition and other tourist attractions to visitors during the Word Cup Qatar 2022. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

A local vendor waits for the customer at the Souq Waqif market in Doha, Qatar, Nov. 13, 2022. Souq Waqif displays World Cup figures exhibition and other tourist attractions to visitors during the Word Cup Qatar 2022. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

A watch repair vendor waits for the customer at the Souq Waqif market in Doha, Qatar, Nov. 13, 2022. Souq Waqif displays World Cup figures exhibition and other tourist attractions to visitors during the Word Cup Qatar 2022. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

A watch repair vendor waits for the customer at the Souq Waqif market in Doha, Qatar, Nov. 13, 2022. Souq Waqif displays World Cup figures exhibition and other tourist attractions to visitors during the Word Cup Qatar 2022. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

A delivery worker takes a rest at the Souq Waqif market in Doha, Qatar, Nov. 13, 2022. Souq Waqif displays World Cup figures exhibition and other tourist attractions to visitors during the Word Cup Qatar 2022. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

Qataris pose for a photo at the Flag Plaza in Doha, Qatar, Nov. 13, 2022. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

German soccer fans from India pose for a photo at Al Bidda metro station in Qatar, Doha, Nov. 17. 2022. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

A boat owner docked in the Corniche bay waits for the customer ahead of the World Cup in Doha, Qatar, Nov. 16, 2022. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

A drone show with the World Cup trophy on display is seen above the skyline of Doha, Qatar, Nov. 15, 2022. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

Morrocan soccer fan dances on the boat docked in the Corniche bay ahead of the World Cup in Doha, Qatar, Nov. 16, 2022. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

Qataris play card games at the Corniche fish market in Doha, Qatar, Nov. 17. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

Qataris play card games at the Corniche fish market in Doha, Qatar, Nov. 17. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

Local residents get their hair cut at a barber shop in Al Sadd district, Doha, Qatar, Nov. 17. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

Women pass by the 2022 World Cup banner at Souq Waqif metro station in Doha, Qatar, Nov. 15, 2022. Souq Waqif displays World Cup figures exhibition and other tourist attractions to visitors during the Word Cup Qatar 2022. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

Football fans gather by the Corniche in Doha, Qatar on Nov. 12, 2022, one week before the 2022 FIFA World Cup begins. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

A soccer fan from Kenya poses for a photo by the Corniche in Doha, Qatar on Nov. 12, 2022, one week before the 2022 FIFA World Cup begins. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

Men walk past a sign along the Corniche in Doha, ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

A woman walks past a sign along the Corniche in Doha, ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

A high-rise building is illuminated with the Korean national flag in dowotown Doha, Qatar, Nov. 15, 2022. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk