Doha Things to Do

A market dating at least a century back, recently been restored to its original glory. A spot not to be missed. Souk will travel you to another era. Thousands of people frequent this market to...

Doha's Amiri Diwan Mosque (Emir's Palace Mosque) is known by several names, including Grand Mosque or Al Sheouk Mosque. It should not be confused with the new gigantic Imam Abdul Wahhab Mosque or the...

This museum is not is boring as it may sound and indeed, is an excellent modern institution which covers a field wider than "just" islamic art. The exhibition goes over several floors and has a good...

Unless you live in one of the high-rise hotels, you will need some kind of transport to get to the beach. Most, if not all beaches close to Doha are part of any of the high-rise hotels. However, most...

-Oyster fountain Close to the Museum of Islamic Art, you will see this fountain in form of an oyster with a pearl. It symbolizes the importance of the pearl diving industry which was the backbone of...

The Desert Safari is a full day excursion and is another nice venture. It costs $ US 75 per person. It is a journey to the In-land-Sea about 80 to 100 kms from Doha. I am just giving you pictures...

If you happen to be in Doha during the annual Doha Cultural Festival, be sure to check it out. It lasts for a week or two, during which there are performances, lectures, and other events happening...

It's a stretch of walks by the seaside. There are people sitting down and enjoy the breeze. Some will jog during the evening. The night scene is spectacular when it is full moon. There are also some...

You don't have to look far to see camels in Qatar. There are signs that show where camel crossings are. Since camel races are a big event in that country it is not too uncommon to see camel farms with...

Here is a completely non-cultural activity that's certainly a fun diversion. It's simply a ice ramp, that you can pay to slide down. For only 15QR, you officially get two rides down. It wasn't busy...

The entry fee for this well maintained zoo is around 5 QAR per adult. You can see lots of animals from elephants to snakes in clean surroundings. The highlight for me was the chance to feed the indian...

The Khalifa International Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Doha, Qatar - the one where the 2006 Asian Games, in case you watched them. It was built over a 1976 football stadium (in particular the...

Gold Souq is the place where you can buy all the jewerly such as Gold, White Gold, Silver, Diamonds, Pearl, etc. at a bargained price. Of course you'll have to bargain your way there. They have a very...

One of Quatari ventures is dune bashing and the unforgettable rides. The fun begins when the 4X4 Wheel Drive vehicles start the dune bashing over the golden sands where you get the real meaning of...