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New skyline of the West Bay central financial district of Doha, Qatar, Middle East

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Overview

It’s rare to see a great city in the making these days, but here's your chance. Whether it's the stunning and constantly changing skyline or the massive investments Qatari authorities are making in landmark cultural icons, Doha is a city oozing confidence and style, and it's as much ease with its modern shopping malls as it is with its heritage and traditional souqs.

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  • DOHA, QATAR - FEBRUARY 13, 2018: Visit traditional Eastern Souq Waqif with narrow alleyways, full of different goods and noisy vendors, on February 13 in Doha; Shutterstock ID 1166541733; Your name (First / Last): Lauren Keith; GL account no.: 65050; Netsuite department name: Online Editorial; Full Product or Project name including edition: Destination page image update

    Souq Waqif

    Doha

    This vibrant complex is without doubt one of the most atmospheric places to explore in Qatar. Built on an ancient market site, the area remains the social…

  • Qatar, Doha. Cityscape at night from promenade near the Corniche on Doha harbor

    Museum of Islamic Art

    Doha

    With the largest collection of Islamic art in the world, drawn from three continents, this fabulous museum is so rich in treasure that it rewards short,…

  • Falcon Souq

    Falcon Souq

    Doha

    For a glimpse of Qatari heritage, don't miss the Falcon Souq. You only have to see the scale of the market, afforded its own traditional arcaded building…

  • Banana Island Resort

    Banana Island Resort

    Doha

    With its opaque waters and 800m golden-sand beach, the crescent-shaped Banana Island is one of the best excursions in Qatar, even if you're not staying at…

  • New skyline of the West Bay central financial district of Doha, Qatar, Middle East

    Corniche

    Doha

    Doha makes full use of its attractive waterfront promenade, which stretches 7km along Doha Bay and was carefully constructed from landfill to make a…

  • Qatar National Library, Doha, Qatar, November 2017; Shutterstock ID 1247187562; Your name (First / Last): Lauren Keith; GL account no.: 65050; Netsuite department name: Online Editorial; Full Product or Project name including edition: Destination page image update

    Qatar National Library

    Doha

    One of the best libraries in the world, this incredible, spaceship-like structure contains a literary wonderland of two million books, including ancient…

  • DOHA, QATAR - FEB 24: The Museum of Islamic Art Park on February 24, 2015 in Doha, Qatar.; Shutterstock ID 255551665; Your name (First / Last): Lauren Keith; GL account no.: 65050; Netsuite department name: Online Editorial; Full Product or Project name including edition: Destination page image update

    MIA Park

    Doha

    One of the best and most beautiful green spaces along the Doha waterfront, Museum of Islamic Art Park is home to Richard Serra's vertical steel sculpture,…

  • Gold Souq

    Gold Souq

    Doha

    This modern mall a stone's throw away from Souq Waqif has one of the largest clusters of gold-jewellery vendors around. The glorious designs and…

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