What to do in Doha

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Places to Visit in Doha

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Top places to visit

1. City Centre Shopping Mall

The City Centre Shopping Mall is one of Doha’s oldest shopping centers and remains one of the largest in the region. It is loved by locals, expats and tourists who come to browse the 350 stores or enjoy the range of entertainment options. At peak times the mall can accommodate up to 70,000 visitors. Visit the City Centre Shopping Mall for international brands including items fitting a mid-range budget.
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Spend a relaxed, air-conditioned day in one of Qatar’s largest malls as you enjoy shopping, dining and family entertainment options.

2. Doha Corniche

Visit the Doha Corniche to look outward at the Persian Gulf or inland to the West Bay’s eclectic skyline of tall buildings. The walkway along the water extends for 4 miles (7 kilometers). Enjoy a sunrise here before high temperatures later in the day make being out of air conditioning uncomfortable.
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Stretching for miles in front of Doha’s skyline, this quiet promenade is a great place to take a peaceful stroll or a morning jog.

3. Villagio Mall

Visit the Villaggio Mall for some of the best shopping in Doha. You’ll find a lavish shopping center decorated in Venetian-style art and architecture complete with its very own winding canal. Explore the huge range of fashion stores as you wander over pretty bridges and under beautifully ornate ceilings.
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A Venetian theme makes for an atmospheric shopping experience at this vast mall with fashion stores, restaurants and an indoor fairground.

4. Souq Waqif Art Gallery

The Souq Waqif stands in an area of Doha where nomadic people of Qatar and maritime traders have long come to trade with local residents. Visit the renovated site of the Souq Waqif to observe traditions that have lasted for centuries.
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For a sense of traditional Qatari life, visit this marketplace in the heart of Doha. Shop, appreciate the architecture and have a meal here.

5. Museum of Islamic Art

When you visit the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) in Doha, look for geometric patterns in the architecture and in the treasures making up its far-ranging collections. Colorful ceramics, glass, jewelry, metalwork and textiles show the excellent artistry and craftsmanship in pieces created for princes, caliphs and emperors as well as common people of the Middle East and beyond. Manuscripts include beautifully illustrated Qur’ans from the 7th to the 19th century as well as writings in science and literature.
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Art from across 14 centuries is displayed inside a striking limestone building designed by I.M. Pei, with architecture influenced by traditional Islamic style.

6. Doha Golf Club

Visit one of Qatar’s few large green spaces, Doha Golf Club, a great place to enjoy a golfing lifestyle. Rent clubs and play a round or have food and drinks at the facility’s large restaurant.
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Play golf or just come to relax and socialize at this green oasis north of the city, with excellent views of some of Doha’s tall buildings.

7. Katara Cultural Village

Visit the Katara Cultural Village to appreciate the way it aims to use art and cultural interchanges to spread messages of hope, understanding and peace across the world’s diverse people. Established with the vision of becoming a world leader in multicultural activities, the modern site blends European and Oriental architectural styles with Qatari, such as the three distinctive Pigeon Towers outside a mosque.
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Capturing the cultural essence of Qatar and Doha, this modern village was created to encourage artistic exchanges between locals and foreign visitors.

8. National Museum of Qatar

While in Doha, plan to visit the National Museum of Qatar to see state-of-the-art displays explaining the past, present and future of this Arab country. At the core of the futuristic building is the large restored historic Palace of Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani, whose father founded modern Qatar. Admire the artistry of the structure from a distance, then step inside to learn about cultural and natural aspects of Qatar.
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Built in the unusual shape of a desert rose, this museum uses modern displays to cover millions of years of Qatar’s history.

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Explore areas of Doha

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West Bay

3/5(1 area review)

Beaches and restaurants are highlights of West Bay. Make a stop by Katara Cultural Village or Katara Beach while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Legtaifiya Metro Station to get around town.

West Bay
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Diplomatic Area

5/5(11 area reviews)

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Diplomatic Area. A stop by City Centre Shopping Mall or Doha Corniche might round out your trip.

Diplomatic Area
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Msheireb Downtown

5/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Msheireb Downtown, Msheireb Museums and Al Khoot Fort are top sights worth seeing.

Msheireb Downtown
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Al Jasra

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

While visiting Al Jasra, you might make a stop by sights like Souq Waqif and Souq Waqif Art Gallery.

Al Jasra
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Al Najada

When in Al Najada, you can plan a visit to Gold Souq and Souq Waqif, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Al Najada
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Musherib

Musherib is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Gold Souq and Souq Waqif if you have time to explore the area.

Musherib

Day trip destinations from Doha