A spectacular skyline welcomes you to Doha, Qatar’s thriving coastal capital on the Arabian peninsula. Get ready to experience one of the Middle East’s most enchanting cities and feel more than ever before.
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About Qatar
A spectacular skyline welcomes you to Doha, Qatar’s thriving coastal capital on the Arabian peninsula. Get ready to experience one of the Middle East’s most enchanting cities and feel more than ever before.
Our capital is a melting pot of over 94 nationalities that welcomes visitors with open arms. Doha is the ideal place to start your journey of exploring all that Qatar has to offer.
With year-round sunshine, Doha has endless things to see and do.
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From food festivals and mesmerising museums to dune bashing and camel races – the city of Doha offers riveting activities, events and excursions to enjoy on your visit.
The championship promises to deliver moments full of excitement and entertainment.
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A workshop inspired by the Arabic calligraphy that resides in MIA galleries.
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'Memoirs of an Arabian Princess’ by Emily Ruete.
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Adding a touch of nostalgia, the Oldies Goldies concert will bring back popular songs from the past, taking us on a journey through our memories.
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Good design is worth copying.
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With Prizes More Than QR One Million (QR 1,000,000) Qatar Open 9-Ball Championship 2023.
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The first edition of the Al Wakrah Challenge race is set to be held on September 30, 2023
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Join the Philharmonic for a night featuring two of Tchaikovsky’s greatest compositions.
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The championship promises to deliver moments full of excitement and entertainment.
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With Prizes More Than QR One Million (QR 1,000,000) Qatar Open 9-Ball Championship 2023.
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The first edition of the Al Wakrah Challenge race is set to be held on September 30, 2023
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Join the Philharmonic for a night featuring two of Tchaikovsky’s greatest compositions.
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Create your own furniture inspired by some of the furniture pieces displayed in the ‘Masterpieces of Furniture Design’ exhibition.
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Get creative at Mall of Qatar's Kids Art Club! Sept 21 - Nov 4, Wed-Sat, 3 PM - 9 PM.
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In this thought-provoking installation, Turkish artist Feleksan Onar’s artistic lens zooms in on the tragedies behind the recent earthquakes that devastated Southeast Turkey and Northern Syria.
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Calling design enthusiasts. Learn more about interior design and styling with a local creative.
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The first A1 International Horticultural Exhibition in Qatar, the Middle East, North Africa.
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Get ready to enjoy an exciting and unique experience in the world of Formula 1 racing.
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Discover the Ultimate Festival of Automotive Excellence.
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An exhibition highlighting a collection of the best cars ever made, in addition to showcasing vehicles with Qatari & Arabian provenance & pedigree, along with some automotive jewelry pieces from the car museum in Qatar.
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Experience the exhilaration of test driving on a desert circuit and discover even more delights. Have an amazing adventure!
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GIMS Qatar explores the future of car design, hosting a curated and selected set of discussions that specifically explore the potential for bold new design directions for luxury and supercars.
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Feel the thrill of driving at the all-new Lusail International Circuit!
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The Festival aims to empower the region's youth and to inspire film enthusiasts of all ages.
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Doha’s hospitality and variety of cuisines are what foodie dreams are made of. Get a taste of local delicacies and explore world-renowned restaurants.
Planning a quick stopover in Doha? Experience the essence of Qatar’s capital on your visit with ready-made packages at some of the best hotels in Doha that will make you fall in love with our country.
With a history that stretches back millennia, Doha has gone from humble beginnings as a small port town in the 1820s to the modern metropolis that it is today.
Hamad International Airport is about 14 kilometres from the city, so it will take you just 20 minutes by car.
Qatar is on Arabia Standard Time (AST), UTC +3.
Doha is one of the world’s safest cities, and you should have no problems exploring it on foot. There are plenty of walking routes dotted around the city – areas like the Doha Corniche, Msheireb Downtown and The Pearl-Qatar are particularly well-suited to pedestrians, with many museums and sights to explore.
It’s not expected of visitors to wear the traditional Qatari attire or be fully covered in Doha, but it's advised to wear modest clothing as a show of respect towards the local culture.
Throughout Qatar, drinking in public is prohibited. In Doha, you will find licensed restaurants, bars and hotels that sell alcohol to visitors over the age of 21.
Explore the contemporary yet culture-rich city of Doha, where you can fill your days with activities like fine dining at world-class restaurants, exploring art and ancient artefacts at the city’s museums, wandering the streets of Souq Waqif, and soaking up the sun at luxurious beaches. Doha is a destination that offers it all.
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