Must-see attractions in 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…

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,…

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…

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…

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

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

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,…

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…

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

This exceptional modern exhibition space provides a home for international art with an Arab connection. Housed in an old school near Education City, the…

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

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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

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…