Explore The Best of Doha

Where To Stay

The Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels is a strip of half a dozen hotels located in the Souq Waqif covered market area. The luscious hotels are fashioned after the traditional Arab style, with a touch of the modern.

For fans of the Turkish spa and Moroccan-themed restaurants, The Al Jasra at Al Jasra Street is the perfect destination. A privately serene alternative is the secluded courtyards of Al Najada, located at Ali Bin Abdullah Street. Moreover, the Al Mirqab, which is at the Gold Market area, boasts of a pool at its rooftop.

For those longing to spend a day at a private beach, the Four Seasons at the Corniche is the perfect place, equipped with the standard mod cons

Leisure and The Arts

As one of the richest countries in the world, there is more to Qatar than its flashy image. It has a rich artistic culture, hosting a variety of art shows and performances. The Al Riwaq, Doha’s most famous art gallery at Al Corniche Street, features the Huna Hunak. It is a striking display of bold contemporary art, open daily to the public for free.

Construction projects abound in Qatar. In preparation for hosting the 2022 World Cup in Doha., three stadiums are being built.

It is also building a new National Museum on Al Corniche Street, designed by the famous French architect Jean Nouvel, and which is due to open in 2016.

First Day in Qatar

Riding The Time Away

Travelers can easily hop on Doha’s yellow buses to get around, available daily every half hour, from 9am to 9pm. While it can be more than a little cheap, it brings passengers to their desired destinations very quickly. The Katara particularly has spectacular views.

Its route circles the city’s primary attractions, such as the Katara Cultural Village and the Souq Waqif. The buses also pass through tourist spots such as Sharq Village through to The Pearl.

Quick Lunches

The busy Syrian restaurant, on the corner of Musherib Street and Al Kharis Street named Damasca One, always serves fresh nourishment to the hungry commuters no matter what time of day. The eclectic interiors are styled with Premier League displays on large format screens, as well as shisha pipes.

Window shopping

The perfect shopping destination in Doha is unarguably the Souq Waqif. In the Gold Market, enthusiastic customers haggle for baubles and other expensive ornaments.

The Falcon Market showcases a wide selection of birds of prey, as well as homemade cakes and sweet pancakes, this time for consumption.

Additionally, the Fabric Market and Spice Market have a wide and colourful variety of items. Within the area are locals playing exciting games of an ancient Arabic board game called Aldama.

Local Dining

The Al Mourjan is a local landmark set in a landscape that measures up to  7km wide. Located in Corniche, an attractive and vibrant pavilion lights up in pink during night time. The magnificent structure serves the classic and flavourful Lebanese dishes best enjoyed al fresco. Laid on the table in hefty portions, the food only second to the magical ambiance of the place, especially during evenings at the terrace, with an ample view of glittering skyscrapers and the bay area.

Mosque Visit

The Fanar Islamic Cultural Centre on Abdullah Bin Jassim Street is a well-known destination established and maintained by  the state. The combined school, library, and mosque has been built for the purpose of educating non-Arabs about the culture.

Stroll in The Park

Doha has quite a number of sprawling sylvan public parks. Among these stand out the Rumeilah Park and the Sheraton Park. Sheraton Park holds another attraction, the Msheireb Enrichment Centre which features Doha as a sleepy fishing port, its former identity in the 1950s.

A Doha Brunch

Brunch is a solid informal tradition among Muslims during weekends. On Fridays and Saturdays, the waterside Sheraton located at Al Corniche Street offers a vast array of seafood and other scrumptious dishes.

An Afternoon of Culture

The “most iconic building” in Qatar is agreed to be the Museum of Islamic Art, which was designed by IM Pei. The MIA, as it is locally called, is itself a masterpiece. To get to the area, sightseers can ride a pink shuttle bus for free. It cruises on to the Arab Museum of Modern Art located at Al Huqoul Street, free of entrance.