Freiha

Freiha (Arabic: فريحة, romanized: Furayḥah) is a small deserted village on the north-western coast of the Qatar Peninsula in the Al Shamal municipality. It lies in the Zubarah region, located 3 km (1.9 mi) north of Zubarah town. It was founded by the Al Bin Ali tribe, an Utub tribe, in the first half of the eighteenth century after migrating from the historical town of Zubarah.

The age and origin of the settlement is unknown, however excavations and historical documents suggest that it was at its peak in the 17th–18th century, almost certainly pre-dating its larger neighbour Zubarah. The village covers an area of approximately 50 hectares, extending for 700 m (2,300 ft) north to south along the coast and approximately 200 m (660 ft) east to west inland. It is sited around a shallow bay.