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Qatar

Entertainment in Qatar

  1. Pearl

    Hotel bars are generally only open to guests and 'members' (who pay an annual 'membership'). These rules, however, are continually relaxing and even Qataris can now be seen in some of these establishments (once strictly forbidden). One of the more popular bars is the cocktail bar, Pearl.

    reviewed

  2. Paloma

    Hotel bars are generally only open to guests and 'members' (who pay an annual 'membership'). These rules, however, are continually relaxing and even Qataris can now be seen in some of these establishments (once strictly forbidden). One of the most lively bars in town is the Paloma which often has live music and doubles as a Tex-Mex restaurant.

    reviewed

  3. Doha Players Theatre

    In existence for 50 years, Doha Players continue to stage productions, undeterred by the suicide attack of 2005 in which one person was killed and several were wounded. This was an isolated incident, however, precipitated it would seem by widely shared anger at the Western fiasco in Iraq. It is trying to raise funds to rebuild its own theatre.

    reviewed

  4. Habanos

    Hotel bars are generally only open to guests and 'members' (who pay an annual 'membership'). These rules, however, are continually relaxing and even Qataris can now be seen in some of these establishments (once strictly forbidden). One of the more popular bars is the cigar and fine wine lounge, Habanos.

    reviewed

  5. A

    Eshairiq Coffeehouse

    On the eastern (sea-facing) edge of the souq, this traditional roof-top coffeehouse is welcoming of all-comers. Stretched on a divan under the stars, sipping mint tea and listening to the muezzin call prayers at dusk while the city lights sparkle into life, is the quintessential Arabic experience.

    reviewed

  6. Waterhole

    Hotel bars are generally only open to guests and 'members' (who pay an annual 'membership'). These rules, however, are continually relaxing and even Qataris can now be seen in some of these establishments (once strictly forbidden). One of the more popular bars is the bar and disco, Waterhole.

    reviewed

  7. B

    Library

    Hotel bars are generally only open to guests and 'members' (who pay an annual 'membership'). These rules, however, are continually relaxing and even Qataris can now be seen in some of these establishments (once strictly forbidden). One of the more popular bars is the Library.

    reviewed

  8. C

    Al-Baraha Majlis

    There is nothing to stop a male visitor sitting on a divan on the pavement or pulling up a chair in front of the TV inside this simple coffeehouse and smoking a sheesha with the locals. Women may not receive quite the same reception.

    reviewed

  9. Mall

    The best cinemas are located in City Center-Doha, the Mall and the Landmark Shopping Mall shopping complexes. They show the latest Hollywood blockbusters and the occasional film from Iran or Europe.

    reviewed

  10. D

    The Laughter Factory

    The Laughter Factory organises monthly tours of professional comics in conjunction with The Comedy Store from London. Tickets sell like hot cakes.

    reviewed

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  12. E

    Qatar National Theatre

    Housed in an impressive building, it infrequently features Arabic plays.

    reviewed

  13. Paloma

    Hotel bars are generally only open to guests and 'members' (who pay an annual 'membership'). These rules, however, are continually relaxing and even Qataris can now be seen in some of these establishments (once strictly forbidden). One of the most lively bars in town is the Paloma which often has live music and doubles as a Tex-Mex restaurant.

    reviewed