Doha Highlights
Doha, the dynamic capital of Qatar, is a stunning destination that combines modern luxury with rich Arabian culture and heritage. Famous for its impressive skyline, beautiful waterfront Corniche, traditional Souq Waqif, and world-class attractions like the Museum of Islamic Art and Katara Cultural Village, Doha offers visitors a unique mix of history, entertainment, shopping, and adventure. Travelers can enjoy desert safaris, dune bashing, luxury dining, beach experiences, and vibrant city life, making Doha a perfect destination for families, couples, and business travelers seeking an unforgettable Middle Eastern experience.
Top Attractions
Desert Safari
Jump into a luxury 4-wheel-drive SUV and enjoy a thrilling ride over the sandy dunes of south Qatar. Drive through the high sand dunes of the desert just outside the city of Doha at the Inland Sea. An authentic experience of a rollercoaster ride on southern Qatari desert. We touch sandy beach desert around 45 kilometers south of Doha. Around 40 kilometers of trekking by 4X4 car in to the inland sea is very exciting drive. This tour is specially designed to acquaint visitors with the desert by taking them up and down over the sand dunes.
Dhow Cruise
The dhow is a traditional wooden sailing boat, used by merchants. But now, it includes latest amenities for tourists to make their journey more comfortable. Sunset time in Doha means time to cruise the teal waters of the Arabic Gulf in a “dhow”, a traditional Qatari sailing boat, used in the past by merchants and fishermen. This time of the day in particular, is perfect to enjoy the view of the city skyline from the sea. The sunset colors reflect on Doha’s modern buildings and a fresh breeze will cool you down from the desert heat.
Museum of Islamic Art
The cubistic pyramid form of the Museum of Islamic Art, which rises out of the creamy turquoise waters of the Persian Gulf. Visitors can admire the puritanical Islamic absolute monarchy cherishing tradition, while embracing modernity to become a Middle East Goliath. The museum’s collection includes manuscripts, metalwork, ceramics, jewelry, woodwork, textiles, coins, fabric, and glass collected since the late 1980s. MIA has an exceptional collection of rare gold and silver coins, which gives a captivating insight into the lives of Muslim peoples from the 7th century. MIA has some of the highest-quality of glasswork from enameled glass, in its multicolored grandeur, to gleam and even simpler cut and molded pieces ever produced in the Islamic world. The collection has over 800 manuscripts from Qur’ans from the 7th century to Ottoman works of the 19th century. Also, the metalwork collection in MIA represents the finest pieces of metal work of the Islamic world from the 7th century to modern times.
Katara Cultural Village
Katara build to epitomize the Qatari traditional architecture. Katara’s design makes it a proper environment for cultural, creative intellectual and artistic activities through carnivals, social events, symposiums, exhibitions, concerts and all kinds of artistic expressions. The entire Katara complex is built in a fusion of oriental architectural and retro-romantic style, pretty differently from most of Doha’s charming new cultural buildings, elsewhere in the city. Overlooking the radiant blue sea, The Katara Amphitheatre is an architectural beauty and created as a fusion of the perpetual Islamic features and classical Greek theatre concept. The Opera House offers a lavish cultural experience with a blend of Oriental and late Victorian architectural styles, resultant from European 19th century models and conventional Islamic design. Katara Plaza Mall – an open air shopping mall at the cultural district of Qatar.
Mall of Qatar Tour
The attraction that draws you in back and back again. The safe haven. The playground. The escape. The adventure. And the oasis. Mall of Qatar has introduced brand new shopping concept that is capturing the imagination of the entire nation with 500,000 sq. m of innovative shopping, top-notch recreation and remarkable leisure options. This capital destination is premiering the world’s first resident troupe
– offering mall-wide entertainment with 52 weeks of spectacular headline shows on a 360-degree custom developed revolving stage, as well as a multilevel Family Entertainment Complex integrating an international edutainment concept, advanced gaming machines and enthralling rides.
Souq Waqif
A vibrant traditional market in Doha known for its maze of historic alleyways, mud-brick architecture, and authentic atmosphere. You’ll find spice stalls, perfumes, handicrafts, and plenty of cafés and restaurants serving Middle Eastern cuisine. There’s also a unique falcon market and occasional street performances. Best experienced in the evening when the souq comes alive with lights, crowds, and a lively cultural vibe.
