Must-see attractions in Doha

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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 –…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Al Bidda Park

    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…

  • Jungle Zone

    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…

  • Gold Souq

    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…

  • Aspire Park

    Doha’s largest park, covering 88 hectares, Aspire has something to keep every member of the family entertained: extensive lawns, walking and running…

  • Katara Art Center

    Local contemporary art and design are the focus of this cultural hub inside Katara Cultural Village. The venue hosts regular talks and classes, including…

  • Qatar Fine Arts Association

    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…