You can visit MIA Museum of Islamic Art, a beautiful building on the waterfront that houses one of the world’s best collections of Islamic art from across centuries. Then, stroll along the nearby Corniche, a lovely seaside promenade perfect for photos.

For lunch and some shopping, go to Souq Waqif, a traditional market where you can enjoy local Qatari dishes, buy souvenirs, and enjoy the lively atmosphere. In the evening you can go to Katara Cultural Village for a mix of art galleries, cafes, and beachfront views. For the dinner you may go to The Pearl, a luxurious man made island known for its restaurants and marina views.

If you have another day, I highly recommend taking a desert safari trip to the Sealine Sand dunes, where the golden sands meet the sea. It’s a unique experience with dune bashing, camel rides, and stunning sunset views by the water.

Things to do (Qatar):

*List last updated: December 2024*

*Malls*
Mall of Qatar
Doha Festival City
Vendome
Villaggio (incl Aspire park, torch tower)

*Museums*
Msheireb museums (4 houses)
Shaikh Faisal museum
National museum of Qatar (Corniche area)
Museum of Islamic Art (Corniche area) & MIA Park
321 museum
Olioli museum (kids)

*Parks*
Crescent Park (Lusail)
5/6 June Park (Katara)
Al Bidda Park
Oxygen Park
Shaqab
900 Park

*Education City*
Qatar national library

*Al Khor (coastal village north of Doha)*
Panda house
Baladna

*Where to go for Restaurants*
West Walk (al Waab)
Souq waqif
Downtown msheireb
The Pearl
Lusail Boulevard

*Beaches*
Inland sea
Azerbaijani beach
Maroona beach
Purple island
Ghariya beach (caravan.com.qa)
Umm baab beach (for sunset)
Singing dunes

*Staycations*
Desert Falls (Hilton resort & water park)
Banana island
Al Messila resort and spa
Sealine resort
Desert safari and camping
Wakra
Rixos Gulf
Waldorf Astoria Lusail

*Mosques*
Imam Abdul Wahab state mosque
Kartara mosque
West Bay mosque
Pearl mosque (Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani)
Education City mosque
Msheireb mosque
Lusail mosque

*Kids*
Kidzania
Kidzmondo
Quest (Doha Oasis)
Virtuocity (dfc)
Snow dunes (dfc)
Angry Birds (dfc)
Winter Wonderland (Lusail)
Meryal waterpark (Lusail)
WOW amusement park (Lusail)
Dadu museum
Bounce (Tawar mall)
Trocadero (Vendome mall)

*Misc*
Desert (quad biking)
Inland sea
Lusail Shooting club
Al Hadaf Shooting Range
Go Karting
Lusail Marina
Katara cultural Village (Beach / restaurants)
Aquarium (Hamad port area, mesaimeer)
Mina district (corniche)
Zubara fort
Heenat Salma Farm
North Sedra Farm
Zekreet rock formations
Kayaking (mangroves)
Karaana lagoon

*Useful websites (news & events)*
www.qatarliving.com
www.iloveqatar.net
www.marhaba.qa
www.timeoutdoha.com