Must see attractions in Qatar

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    Souq Waqif

    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…

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    Museum of Islamic Art

    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,…

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    Falcon Souq

    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…

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    Banana Island Resort

    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…

  • National Museum of Qatar

    The much-anticipated opening of the National Museum of Qatar took place in March 2019. French architect Jean Nouvel's sprawling desert-rose-inspired…

  • Qatar National Library

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

  • MIA Park

    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,…

  • TaliaMare Beach Club

    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…

  • 7 by Richard Serra

    Visitors can walk through this sculpture, comprised of seven steel plates – a number with special spiritual significance in Qatari and Islamic culture –…

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    Mathaf

    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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    Souq Al Wakrah

    Al Wakrah's enormous and enchanting souq is a maze of alleyways and courtyards, full of aged clay structures, traditional architecture, a mosque and…

  • Corniche

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

  • Baladna Farm

    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…

  • Imam Muhammad Ibn Abd Al Wahhab Mosque

    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…

  • Hotel Park

    This pleasant, manicured city-centre park with more than five football pitches' worth of greenery is both family friendly and modern, with design features…

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    Khor Al Adaid

    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…

  • Katara Beach

    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

    Worth the trip if you’re interested in unique art set in unusual landscapes, sculptor Richard Serra’s installation within the Brouq Nature Reserve…

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    Al Zubarah Fort

    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…