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Doha Corniche with Doha Skyline

Jogging path along the Corniche seafrontTheDoha Cornicheis a waterfrontpromenadeextending for several kilometers alongDoha Bayin the capital city ofDoha, the state ofQatar.[1]Running parallel to the Corniche is Corniche Street, a main thoroughfare which connects Doha's emergingWest Baybusiness district with the south of the city andDoha International Airport. It was formed following extensive dredging work carried out during the late 1970s and early 1980s which reshaped Doha's coastline.[1]The Corniche used to be an empty stretch of walkway in which the only visible edifice was aSheraton Hotel, but development has increased in the 21st century with dozens of skyscrapers being built towards the north of the Corniche. The areas development is part of the economic boom the country has been experiencing and part of an effort promote tourism, which was facilitated by the 2006 Asian Games. Many of Doha's landmarks are found along the Corniche which begins near theMuseum of Islamic Art, and ends at the Sheraton Park near the distinctive pyramid-shapedSheraton Hotel.[1]Al Rumaila Parkis also nearby.Significant landmarks[edit]This sectionneeds additional citations forverification.Please helpimprove this articlebyadding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.(July 2015)

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