What to do in The Pearl-Qatar

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Places to Visit in The Pearl-Qatar

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Activities

Jeep in the sand dunes in Doha

Doha: 5-Hour Safari, Camel Ride, Sandboarding & Inland Sea

NZ$55
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Doha: 5-Hour Safari, Camel Ride, Sandboarding & Inland Sea
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Doha: Sunset Desert Safari with Camel Ride and Sandboarding

NZ$101
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Doha: Sunset Desert Safari with Camel Ride and Sandboarding
Thrilling 4-Hour Dune Bashing & Camel Ride Safari to Inland Sea

Thrilling 4-Hour Dune Bashing & Camel Ride Safari to Inland Sea

NZ$52
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Thrilling 4-Hour Dune Bashing & Camel Ride Safari to Inland Sea
Doha Half Day Desert Safari with Camel Ride and Sand Boarding

Doha Half Day Desert Safari with Camel Ride and Sand Boarding

NZ$50
per adult
Doha Half Day Desert Safari with Camel Ride and Sand Boarding
Doha: Inland Sea Tour, 4x4 Desert Safari/All Activities

Doha: Inland Sea Tour, 4x4 Desert Safari/All Activities

NZ$38
per adult
Doha: Inland Sea Tour, 4x4 Desert Safari/All Activities
Doha Night Desert Safari, Stargazing and Inland Sea

Doha Night Desert Safari, Stargazing and Inland Sea

NZ$47
per adult
Doha Night Desert Safari, Stargazing and Inland Sea
Doha: Desert Safari, Sand Boarding, Camel Ride & Inland Sea

Doha: Desert Safari, Sand Boarding, Camel Ride & Inland Sea

NZ$78
per adult
Doha: Desert Safari, Sand Boarding, Camel Ride & Inland Sea
Doha: Inland Sea Desert Safari With All Activities

Doha: Inland Sea Desert Safari With All Activities

NZ$69
per adult
Doha: Inland Sea Desert Safari With All Activities
Doha: Guided City Tour to Souq Waqif, Katara, & Pearl-Qatar

Doha: Guided City Tour to Souq Waqif, Katara, & Pearl-Qatar

NZ$67
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Doha: Guided City Tour to Souq Waqif, Katara, & Pearl-Qatar
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1. 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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2. 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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3. Souq Waqif Art Center

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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4. 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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5. 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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6. Pearl Monument

As you walk eastward along the Corniche from Downtown Doha, you’ll reach the Pearl Monument, a very large symbol of Qatar’s past. A large open oyster has a gentle flow of water creating a falling water fountain from the lip of the lower shell. Most notably, a gleaming pearl rests in the center of the oyster. Visit the Pearl Monument during the day to photograph it as you pass by while seeing other major attractions in the area. Return at night when the pearl and its shell are brilliantly lit.
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7. 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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Anima Gallery

Appreciate the artworks at this trendy gallery and restaurant, where exhibitions showcase a range of styles from local and international artists.
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West Bay

Noted for its beaches and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in West Bay. Top attractions like Katara Cultural Village and Katara Beach are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Katara Station or Al Qassar Station to see more of the city.

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Diplomatic Area

The beaches and abundant dining options are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by City Centre Shopping Mall or Doha Corniche while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at DECC Station to get around town.

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Msheireb Downtown

If you're spending time in Msheireb Downtown, check out sights like Al Khoot Fort or Msheireb Museums and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Al Baraha Tram Stop or Sahat Al-Masjid Tram Stop.

Al Hilal

While Al Hilal isn't home to many top sights, The Mall and National Museum of Qatar are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Musherib

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

 

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