Baaya
Baaya is a district in the municipality of Al Rayyan in Qatar. It is one of the more developed districts in Al Rayyan, hosting Villaggio Mall, Aspire Park, and the Aspire Zone, all of which run along Al Waab Street.
Etymology
In Arabic, "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 on Al Fourisiya Street.
- University of Calgary in Qatar on Al Sail Street.
Aspire Zone
Roughly half of the district's overall area is occupied by the Aspire Zone.
Transport
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
currently serves the Gold Line of the Doha Metro. 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:| Name of School | Curriculum | Grade | Genders | Ref |
| Abdullah bin Zaid Al-Mahmoud Boys Model Independent | Independent | Kindergarten – Primary | Male-only | |
| Al-Mujtama Preparatory Secondary Private | Independent | Primary – Secondary | Female-only |