Itineraries
Where to stay
Msheireb and Souq Waqif for first-timers and the metro; Mina District and the Corniche for museums and sea views; The Pearl for marinas, cafes and a quieter feel.
The areas: Msheireb and Souq Waqif, Mina District and the Corniche, The Pearl.
Where to stay in Doha: areas and adviceHotels in DohaPlaces to see
All things to do in QatarMuseum3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports MuseumSeven galleries on sports culture in Qatar and beyond, inside Khalifa International Stadium.Entry: QAR[fee], tickets from the museum
Viewpoint7 by Richard SerraSeven steel plates by Richard Serra, facing the sea in MIA Park and unveiled in 2011.Entry: MIA Park is open 24 hours
ViewpointAl Shahaniya Camel Racetrack, Al ShahaniyaCamel races on Fridays from October to February, with morning training open to watch.Entry: Visitors welcome
NatureAspire ParkA park of trees from around the world beside The Torch Doha, a 300 m hotel tower.Entry: Park open to visitors
MuseumBin Jelmood HouseA Msheireb museum on the history of slavery and the contribution of formerly enslaved people.Entry: Free to visit
FoodBox ParkShipping containers turned into shops, cafes and eateries near Doha Port, with city views from the top.Entry: Pay as you go
FoodChabrat Al MinaA fresh seafood market and restaurant in Mina District, with the catch of the day under a glass ceiling.Entry: Pay as you go
ViewpointDoha CornicheA seven kilometer crescent promenade around Doha Bay, with skyline views and passing dhows.Entry: Free to visit
ViewpointEast-West/West-East, ZekreetFour steel plates over 14 m tall, spanning more than a kilometre of the Brouq desert.Entry: Desert site, check access first
MosqueEducation City MosqueA mosque in the Minaretein building, held up by five columns for the five pillars of Islam.Entry: Open to visitors, outside prayer times
MuseumEmbrace Doha Cultural House, Al WakrahA women-run cultural house in Souq Al Wakrah, with sessions on Qatari customs and a majlis for guests.Entry: Cultural sessions, ask the house
MarketFalcon SouqShops inside Souq Waqif where visitors see falcons up close and pose with one on the arm.Entry: Free to visit
MosqueFanar Qatar Islamic Cultural CenterA spiral-shaped landmark near Souq Waqif and the Museum of Islamic Art, lit up in the evenings.Entry: Landmark, view from outside
NeighborhoodKatara Cultural VillageA cultural village with galleries, an amphitheatre for 5,000, a beach and the blue-and-gold Katara Mosque.Entry: Grounds open to visitors
NatureKhor Al Adaid (Inland Sea)Dunes up to 40 m high, where the sea advances into the desert each morning to form the Inland Sea.Entry: Reach with a 4x4 or a tour
MuseumMathaf: Arab Museum of Modern ArtModern and contemporary Arab art in Education City, in a museum with a world-class collection.Entry: QAR[fee], tickets from the museum
NeighborhoodMina DistrictPastel-coloured streets beside the renovated Doha Port, with a fish market, cafes and shops.Entry: Free to visit
MuseumMohammed Bin Jassim HouseA Msheireb museum house that traces how the district changed and invites visitors into its future plans.Entry: Free to visit
NeighborhoodMsheireb Downtown DohaDoha's rebuilt old commercial district of courtyards and over 100 buildings, with a free tram loop.Entry: Free to visit
MuseumMuseum of Islamic ArtOne of the most comprehensive collections of Islamic art in the world, on four floors by the bay.Entry: QAR[fee], reserve tickets online
MuseumNational Museum of QatarJean Nouvel's desert rose building wraps around the old palace of Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani.Entry: QAR[fee], tickets from the museum
FoodQanat QuartierVenice-inspired canals, bridges and a musical staircase on The Pearl, lined with cafes and restaurants.Entry: Pay as you go
MuseumQatar National LibraryRem Koolhaas's diamond-shaped library in Education City, where the bookshelves rise out of the floor.Entry: Open to visitors
MarketSouq Al Wakrah, Al WakrahA souq on the beachfront of the old fishing town, with alleys and courtyards of shops and restaurants.Entry: Free to visit
MarketSouq WaqifA market on the site of Doha's century-old trading market, with alleys of spices, handicrafts and restaurants.Entry: Free to visit
NeighborhoodThe Pearl QatarA man-made island of marinas, cafes and boutiques, nicknamed the Arabian Riviera.Entry: Pay as you go