Doha Corniche
- Where
- Doha
Seven-kilometre crescent promenade around Doha Bay; nearest metro stations are Westbay QIC, Corniche and Al Bidda.
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Places to visit in Qatar
15 places
Doha
11 placesImam Abdul Wahhab Mosque (Qatar State Grand Mosque)
- Where
- Al Muhandiseen St, Doha
Qatar's largest mosque, opened 2011, holding over 30,000 worshippers. Visitors welcome outside prayer times; conservative dress required.
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Katara Cultural Village
- Where
- Doha
Cultural district between West Bay and The Pearl with venues, a planetarium and a public beach offering equipment rental.
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MIA Park
- Where
- Doha
- Hours
- Open 24 hours
Waterfront park beside the Museum of Islamic Art, open around the clock; hosts a weekend bazaar on Fridays and Saturdays.
Mina District (Old Doha Port)
- Where
- Doha
Redeveloped port neighbourhood on the Doha Corniche with cobbled streets and pastel-coloured buildings.
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Msheireb Downtown Doha
- Where
- Msheireb Downtown, Doha
Central regenerated neighbourhood in Doha's cultural district, home to Msheireb Museums' four heritage houses.
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Museum of Islamic Art
- Where
- Off Al Corniche St, Doha
- Hours
- Sat–Tue 09:00–19:00; Thu 09:00–21:00; Fri 13:30–19:00
- Closed
- Closed: Wednesdays; also closed to the public Sat 7 Nov 2026
Qatar Museums' flagship museum of Islamic art on the Corniche waterfront; tickets booked online.
National Museum of Qatar
- Where
- Museum Park Street, Doha
- Hours
- Sat–Mon & Wed 09:00–19:00; Thu 09:00–21:00; Fri 13:30–19:00
- Closed
- Closed: Tuesdays
National museum telling Qatar's story. Last entry 45 minutes before closing; some galleries may be closed for enhancement work.
Qatar National Library
- Where
- Education City, Al Luqta St, Doha
- Hours
- Sat–Thu 08:00–20:00; Fri 16:00–20:00
National library building in Education City, listed by Visit Qatar among Doha's landmarks.
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Souq Waqif
- Where
- Souq Waqif, Doha
Doha's traditional market quarter of lanes, shops and roadside cafes, some open late into the night.
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The Pearl-Qatar
- Where
- The Pearl, Doha
- Hours
- Open 24 hours
Man-made island near West Bay with marinas, residential towers, hotels, boutiques and waterfront dining.
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Al Khor
1 placeAl Thakira Mangroves
- Where
- 17 km northeast of Al Khor
One of Qatar's oldest and largest mangrove forests, about 40 minutes from Doha, popular for kayak and paddleboard tours.
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Al Wakrah
1 placeAl Wakrah Beach
- Where
- Al Wakrah
Public beach 25–30 minutes south of Doha with shaded seating, playgrounds, sports areas and calm water. Lifeguards are absent at most free beaches.
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Al Zubarah
1 placeAl Zubarah
- Where
- Al Zubarah
- Hours
- Sat–Thu 09:00–17:00; Fri 12:30–17:00
Qatar Museums heritage site about 100 km northwest of Doha; entry is ticketed and booked online.
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Khor Al Adaid
1 placeKhor Al Adaid (Inland Sea)
- Where
- Khor Al Adaid
UNESCO-listed reserve where desert meets sea, about 2.5 hours from Doha; reachable only by 4x4 with a professional driver.
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