Attractions
Doha offers a range of sightseeing activities. Visitors can
enjoy the traditional
souqs or stroll along the Corniche
at sunset. Palm Tree Island, which is only a short boat trip away,
is always popular with sunbathers. Doha has a range of museums and
galleries offering respite from the desert heat, some of the most
popular museums include the National Museum and Doha Fort. The
Ethnographic Museum and the swords and knives on display at the
Weaponry Museum are equally fascinating, and offer visitors a
glimpse into the history of this proud country. Some of the
enticing excursions out of the city offer visitors the chance to
see the Arabian Oryx, camel rides and racing as well as the stark
beauty of the seemingly endless stretch of dune scenery.
National Museum of Qatar
A visit to the National Museum is a cultural highlight of any
Doha vacation. Set in an Arabian palace surrounding a salt-water
lagoon, this museum boasts vast and varied exhibits including
traditional art, architectural artefacts and ornately furnished
rooms. Don't miss the documentary on...
see full detailsDoha Fort (Al Koot)
This Moorish-style relic of military power now exhibits
historical photographs and artwork depicting daily life, as well as
exhibitions detailing many Bedouin Sadu handicrafts and practices,
including wooden ornaments, fishing equipment, boat-building,
rope-making and gypsum-burning techniques. While the examples may
be unrefined, they are a...
see full detailsWeaponry Museum
The Qatar Museum Authority has an extensive collection of
antique weapons, such as swords, daggers and historic firearms
housed in the Weaponry Museum in Qatar's Al Lagta area. This museum
showcases the beauty of traditional Arabic weaponry, particularly
the swords and intricate craftsmanship of...
see full detailsMuseum of Islamic Art
The Museum of Islamic Art in Qatar houses an exquisite
collection of artworks from the Islamic world. The pieces on
display date from the 7th to the 19th centuries, and include glass,
ivory, wood, ceramics, textiles, metal, precious stones and
manuscripts. The collection housed...
see full detailsEthnographic Museum
Doha's Ethnographic Museum, also known as The Wind Tower House,
is housed in a traditional Qatari building built in 1935. The
building itself is a fascinating attraction complete with a wind
tower, sometimes known as a badger, which directs the wind into the
main...
see full detailsAl Shaqab Stud Farm
Horsemanship is an important and age-old tradition in the Arab
world. The Al Shaqab Stud Farm is owned by the Emir of Qatar, His
Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani. The Emir's Stud Farm
breeds some of the best Arabian horses to be...
see full detailsDoha Corniche
The Doha Corniche is a beautiful waterfront promenade, and one
of the most popular areas in Doha for tourists and locals alike.
Now one of the most attractive areas of the city, the Corniche was
formed after nearly 15 years of dredging work...
see full detailsShisha Bars
A quintessential Arab-world pastime - and a decent alternative
for western visitors to Qatar who are missing their regular
nightlife options - shisha bars are where friends gather to sit,
chat and share a smoke of a water-pipe together. The design of the
shisha...
see full detailsThe Pearl – Qatar
Despite still being a work in progress, The Pearl is already a
staggering feat of human engineering, and one of Doha's hottest new
tourist areas. An artificial island located in the West Bay and
spanning more than 985 acres (400 hectares), The Pearl...
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