Baaya ( ar, بعيا; also spelled as Baaja) is a district in the municipality of

Al Rayyan Al Rayyan (; also spelled as ''Ar Rayyan'') is the third-largest municipality in the state of Qatar. Its primary settlement is the city of the same name, which occupies the entire eastern section and largely surrounds Metropolitan Doha and funct ...

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. It is one of the more developed districts in Al Rayyan, hosting

Villaggio Mall Villaggio Mall is a shopping mall located in the Aspire Zone in the west end of Doha, the capital city of Qatar. It is located on Al Waab street between the Hyatt Plaza and Sports City and has over 200 stores, including many famous brands in the U. ...

Aspire Park Aspire Park is located in Aspire Zone, in the southern district of Baaya in Doha, Qatar. It covers an area of 88 hectares and it is Doha's biggest park. It is a great place to have picnics and family outdoors while overlooking the Aspire Tower, e ...

, and the

Aspire Zone Aspire Zone, also known as Doha Sports City, is a sporting complex located in the Baaya district of Al Rayyan, a suburb of Doha, Qatar. Owned by the Aspire Zone Foundation, it was established as an international sports destination in 2003 and ...

, all of which run along Al Waab Street.

Etymology

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, "baaja" roughly translates to "widened". It was so named because the area comprises a vast, cultivated plain.

Landmarks

*Al Rayyan Pediatric Emergency Center on Al Fourisiya Street. *Rayyan Electricity Standby Office (

Kahramaa Kahramaa (Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation), was established in July 2000 to regulate and maintain the supply of electricity and water for the population of Qatar. Since inception, Kahramaa has operated as an independent corporation ...

) on Al Fourisiya Street. *University of Calgary in Qatar on Al Sail Street.

Aspire Zone

Key locations in the district are mainly located in the

which runs along Al Waab Street, including the

Doha Sports City Aspire Zone, also known as Doha Sports City, is a sporting complex located in the Baaya district of Al Rayyan, a suburb of Doha, Qatar. Owned by the Aspire Zone Foundation, it was established as an international sports destination in 2003 and i ...

, home to many of the venues of the

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, Qatar's tallest structure,

Aspire Tower Aspire Tower, also known as The Torch Doha, is a skyscraper hotel located in the Aspire Zone complex in Doha, Qatar. Designed by architect Hadi Simaan and AREP and engineer Ove Arup and Partners, the tower served as the focal point for the 15 ...

and Qatar's largest stadium, Khalifa Stadium, as well as one of Qatar's most popular malls,

Villagio Mall Villaggio Mall is a shopping mall located in the Aspire Zone in the west end of Doha, the capital city of Qatar. It is located on Al Waab street between the Hyatt Plaza and Sports City and has over 200 stores, including many famous brands in the U. ...

, themed after the Italian city of

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. Aspetar, a specialized orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital, is also based in the Aspire Zone. The

is a popular attraction found on Al Waab Street. Roughly half of the district's overall area is occupied by the Aspire Zone.

Transport

Overhead view of Villaggio Mall in Baaya

Road

The two most important roads which run through the district are Al Waab Street, which is the commercial center and which hosts the Aspire Zone, and Al Furousiya Street, which provides connectivity between the southern and northern districts of Al Rayyan. Five bus stations have been placed within the district. Mowasalat is one of the official transport companies of Qatar and serves the community through its operation of public bus routes.

Rail

Sports City station currently serves the Gold Line of the

Doha Metro The Doha Metro is a rapid transit system in Doha, Qatar's capital city, which became operational on 8 May 2019. It has three lines with an approximate overall length of 76 km and 37 stations. It is an integral component of the larger Qata ...

. The station was inaugurated on 21 November 2019, along with all other Gold Line stations. It is located on Al Waab Street, between Al Aziziyah station and Al Waab station. Among the station's facilities are a prayer room and restrooms. Nearby landmarks within walking distance include the Khalifa International Stadium and, further west of the station, the Aspire Zone. There are no metrolinks for the station.

Education

The following schools are located in Baaya:

References

Populated places in Al Rayyan {{Qatar-geo-stub