Doha Travel Guide - 10 BEST Things to do in Qatar
Discover the captivating blend of tradition and modernity in Doha, Qatar. This guide covers everything from iconic museums and bustling souqs to thrilling desert adventures and vibrant cultural hubs.
National Museum of Qatar
The National Museum of Qatar is shaped like a desert rose crystal and offers a modern, interactive look at Qatar's history, culture, and environment; its architecture is worth seeing even without going inside.
Museum of Islamic Art
The Museum of Islamic Art has one of the best collections of Islamic art in the world, and offers a courtyard balcony with a view that frames Doha's modern skyline through arches.
Dhow Sunset Cruise
A Dhow Sunset Cruise involves riding a traditional wooden boat along the Corniche for skyline views at sunset.
Desert Safari
The Desert Safari is Qatar's famous outdoor adventure where you race 4x4s up and down dunes before reaching the inland sea, and can ride camels or see falcons along the way.
Jet Ski Skyline
Jet Ski Skyline offers the chance to hire a jet ski and ride across the bay with the skyscrapers in the background.
Mina district
The Mina district is a pastel-colored harbor designed to contrast with Doha's glass skyline, and is recommended to visit at sunrise.
Souq
Souq is Doha's historic market that transforms into the city's beating heart at night with smoky grills and a lively atmosphere.
Falcon Hospital
The Falcon Hospital is located in the Souq.
Pariza
Pariza is a restaurant in Souq Waqif with an interior that looks like a palace covered with chandeliers and mosaics.
Qatara cultural village
Qatara Cultural Village contains a blue-tiled mosque, a shimmery golden mosque, a Roman-style amphitheater, and a beach promenade.
Venome Mall
Venome Mall is a luxury shopping mall with a nightly fountain show reminiscent of the Bellagio.
West Bay
West Bay is a modern skyline district with luxury hotels and nightlife.
Cornish
The Cornish is an area near the souk, offering an atmosphere.