31/08/2026
😊 Discovering Doha in Qatar 🇶🇦
#1 Souq Waqif
📌 A place where the nostalgic charm of Middle Eastern heritage comes to the fore, Souq Waqif is a bustling bazaar laden with all manner of exotic goods, from rich textiles to aromatic spices to lustrous jewellery.
📌 You can also experience some of Qatar’s proudest traditions such as falconry and horse riding here. At the nearby Falcon Souq, you can admire these graceful birds, which have been used for sport in Qatar for centuries, having been introduced by Bedouin tribes.
#2 The Museum of Islamic Art
📌 Not only does the Museum of Islamic Art offer a fascinating journey through more than a millennium of Islamic art, but it is also a stunning example of modern architecture that resembles a traditional Qatari fort.
📌 Set on one end of Doha’s seven-kilometre-long Corniche, the museum overlooks a harbour dotted with traditional boats. Inside, an extensive collection includes metalwork, ceramics, woodwork, jewellery and textiles which span the 7th century to the 20th century and whose origins are as far-reaching as Spain and Central Asia.
📌 Also within the hotel is a page of the Blue Quran, a thousand-year-old manuscript that is one of the most sacred and elaborately decorated Qurans in the world.
#3 The National Museum of Qatar
📌 Resembling a desert rose, the National Museum of Qatar traces Qatar’s storied past, from its Bedouin roots to its oil-rich present.
📌 The museum houses exhibitions which showcase an intriguing collection of more than 8,000 objects, ranging from ancient archaeological artefacts, textiles, costumes, jewellery, books and important historical documents.
📌 You can also learn about the pearl diving industry’s crucial role in Qatar’s development.
#4 The Pearl Island
📌 Pearl Island is an emblem of Qatar and Doha’s wealth and progress. A manmade island to rival Dubai’s World Islands, this visionary undertaking is home to some of Doha’s most lavish residential areas as well as upscale hotels, luxury boutiques and a picturesque marina that lies speckled with glamorous yachts.
📌 Come here to enjoy the refined atmosphere, dine at some of the city’s best restaurants and take in the pinnacle of Qatari opulence.
#5 Doha Corniche
📌 The Doha Corniche is a long strip of waterfront promenade that stretches for seven kilometres, bordering the sparkling waters of the Arabian Gulf.
📌 An epicentre of local activity, Doha’s residents flock here for leisurely evening strolls, jogging and bike rides, and to enjoy the panoramic views of both city and sea.
📌 At night, the Corniche comes alive as the lights of the surrounding buildings twinkle against the night sky and locals and tourists alike come here to enjoy the balmy evening and the pleasant breeze.
