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…
Must-see attractions in Qatar
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,…
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…
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…
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
Qatar’s biggest and best-known dairy and meat producer is the only place in the country where you can experience life on a real working farm. Watch the…
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
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,…
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…
Imam Muhammad Ibn Abd Al Wahhab Mosque
Doha
The national mosque of Qatar is the largest in the country and has a striking architectural design with a enormous fort-like appearance and dozens of…
Doha
This pleasant, manicured city-centre park with more than five football pitches' worth of greenery is both family friendly and modern, with design features…
Doha
One of Doha's best hangout spots, TaliaMare is set on a pretty beach, among pastel-coloured houses, and has a chilled-out vibe and music reminiscent of…
Doha
Doha’s largest park, covering 88 hectares, Aspire has something to keep every member of the family entertained: extensive lawns, walking and running…
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Qatar
This beautiful ‘inland sea’ is one of the major natural attractions in Qatar, and it takes on an almost mystical quality under a full moon, when the…
Doha
Visitors can walk through this sculpture, comprised of seven steel plates – a number with special spiritual significance in Qatari and Islamic culture –…
Doha
The much-anticipated opening of the National Museum of Qatar took place in March 2019. French architect Jean Nouvel's sprawling desert-rose-inspired…
Doha
If you fancy a swim but don't want to go too far from the city, the 1.5km beach at Katara Cultural Village is a pleasant sandy stretch with inflatable…
East-West / West-East by Richard Serra
Qatar
Worth the trip if you’re interested in unique art set in unusual landscapes, sculptor Richard Serra’s installation within the Brouq Nature Reserve…
Doha
Previously used as both a prison and as an ethnographic museum, this fort was built during the 19th-century Turkish occupation but lost many of its…
Doha
The grand white building of Qatar's national parliament marks the official workplace of the Emir of the State of Qatar, and is recognisable by the Qatari…
Qatar
This public beach backed by impressive dunes and with acres of white sand is a free alternative to the pricey resort next door. It's a fine place but can…
Doha
Local contemporary art and design are the focus of this cultural hub inside Katara Cultural Village. The venue hosts regular talks and classes, including…
Doha
This organisation draws some of the better-known artists from across the region. Visitors are free to wander around the current gallery shows and displays…
Doha
The famous pearl monument and fountain, a popular spot for photos, marks the entrance to the dhow harbour at the northern end of the Corniche. Before…
Doha
Covered in thousands of golden tiles, this striking Ottoman-style mosque shimmers in the sun. While non-Muslims can't go inside, it's one of the most…
Doha
Visitors never know what graphic, print, illustrative or photographic displays they may stumble upon here; the venue hosts various exhibitions, with a…
Doha
Philatelists will love this journey through the postage stamps of the 22 countries of the Arab world, dating back more than 30 years. Each collection is…
Doha
Some excellent exhibitions by photographers from across the Arab world are staged here, with the imagery on display ranging from underwater discoveries…
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Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum
Qatar
This museum offers the very rare opportunity to step onto a rich sheikh's property and take a peek at his personal belongings. Sheikh Faisal has spent a…
Doha
Pop over here from the Corniche for a photo op with a grazing camel. The animals are in their pen here most of the day and into the early evening.
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Qatar
This profusion of petroglyphs – some 900 rock carvings depicting fish, cups in rows, rosettes, ships and foot marks – in northern Qatar has been seen by…
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Qatar
Qatar's first and only Unesco World Heritage site appears in the desert as if out of nowhere. The impressive structure, built in 1938, has four striking…
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Doha
This exceptional modern exhibition space provides a home for international art with an Arab connection. Housed in an old school near Education City, the…
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Qatar
Al Wakrah's enormous and enchanting souq is a maze of alleyways and courtyards, full of aged clay structures, traditional architecture, a mosque and…
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Qatar
These striking triple-decker towers were built in the late 19th century in a T-shaped design unique to the Gulf. Restored in 2003, the 16m high towers…
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Doha
One of the best green spaces in the city, with lots of walkways and cycle lanes, plus manicured lawns, a children's play area and views of the Diwan, Doha…
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Doha
Visitors can see well-groomed Arabian horses up close at these stables not far from the Falcon Souq. You can walk around the indoor stables during the…
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Doha
This modern gallery space hosts some terrific temporary exhibitions – previous artists to show their work here include Damien Hirst and Takashi Murakami…
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Doha
Choose from arcade games, bumper cars and other fairground rides, a trampoline section, or a high ropes course with a zip line to finish at this animal…
