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...

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...

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...

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...

No trip to Qatar would be complete without visiting, shopping or dining on the glamorous Pearl Island district. It looks like it is becoming the new face of Qatar. The walk on the boardwalk of the...

A stroll by the beautiful MIA Park, which is adjacent to the Museum of Islamic Art is a must visit if you happen to be in Doha. For locals it is a loving spot for family gatherings during weekends...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Since Qatar has seen explosive growth, as a result recreational opportunities including fishing have increased for both residents and tourists. Fishing however is not recommended in summer because...

One of the newest additions to Doha’s tourist scene! The First Tourist Bus of Doha. You can tour around the city’s most famous spots riding an open-top bus. Trundling from the airport end of 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...