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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Doha, a magical gateway to Qatar
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.
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Weather in Qatar
With year-round sunshine, Doha has endless things to see and do.
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Currency and payments
Everything you need to know about money in Doha.
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Getting around in Doha
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Discover more excitement in Doha
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.
15
Jul
To
14
Aug
Qatar Toy Festival 2024
The Qatar Toy Festival 2024 returns with your favourite toy brands, promising endless fun.
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23
Jun
To
29
Aug
Summer Camp for Children
The Library is pleased to host its fifth Summer Camp for Children offering many exciting activities.
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24
Feb
To
05
Aug
Arab Design Now Exhibition
Arab Design Now presents a survey of local and regional design talent across disciplines, from architectural and material innovations to contemporary crafts, furniture, fashion, graphic, and object design.
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27
Jul
Mixed Media With Fabric Workshop
Ready to unleash your creativity? Join our workshop and dive into the world of mixed media artistry.
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27
Jul
Arab Design Now Closing Event
Join us as we celebrate the closing of the headline exhibition "Arab Design Now" at Design Doha, showcasing our ongoing commitment to promoting and positioning the region's design communities.
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23
Jul
To
03
Aug
Souq Waqif 9th Local Dates Exhibition
The annual exhibition of local dates is back
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21
Jul
To
08
Aug
Aspire Summer Camp
A summer camp targeted for kids between the ages of 6-12 years (boys and girls) filled with different activates (Educational, Sports, Entertaiment and field trips).
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21
Jul
To
07
Aug
Katara Summer Camp
An opportunity for your children to spend an enjoyable time, with a variety of activities and events.
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15
Jul
To
14
Aug
Qatar Toy Festival 2024
The Qatar Toy Festival 2024 returns with your favourite toy brands, promising endless fun.
View more
23
Jun
To
29
Aug
Summer Camp for Children
The Library is pleased to host its fifth Summer Camp for Children offering many exciting activities.
View more
24
Feb
To
05
Aug
Arab Design Now Exhibition
Arab Design Now presents a survey of local and regional design talent across disciplines, from architectural and material innovations to contemporary crafts, furniture, fashion, graphic, and object design.
View more
27
Jul
Mixed Media With Fabric Workshop
Ready to unleash your creativity? Join our workshop and dive into the world of mixed media artistry.
View more
27
Jul
Arab Design Now Closing Event
Join us as we celebrate the closing of the headline exhibition "Arab Design Now" at Design Doha, showcasing our ongoing commitment to promoting and positioning the region's design communities.
View more
23
Jul
To
03
Aug
Souq Waqif 9th Local Dates Exhibition
The annual exhibition of local dates is back
View more
21
Jul
To
08
Aug
Aspire Summer Camp
A summer camp targeted for kids between the ages of 6-12 years (boys and girls) filled with different activates (Educational, Sports, Entertaiment and field trips).
View more
21
Jul
To
07
Aug
Katara Summer Camp
An opportunity for your children to spend an enjoyable time, with a variety of activities and events.
View more
29
Nov
To
01
Dec
Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2024
Be ready to enjoy an exhilarating round of the Formula 1 World Championship at the Lusail International Circuit!
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03
Dec
To
05
Dec
MENA Fintech Festival
The MENA Fintech Festival returns for its third edition to provide a leading platform for fintech leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs to meet, exchange insights, and drive the future of financial technology.
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23
Feb
To
26
Feb
Web Summit Qatar 2025
The Web Summit returns once again, bringing together technology leaders and investors to discuss the future of innovation.
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05
May
To
11
May
Doha Jewellery And Watches Exhibition 2025
Mark your calendars! A world of luxury and elegance awaits you at the twenty-first edition of the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition 💎
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24
Feb
To
05
Aug
Arab Design Now Exhibition
Arab Design Now presents a survey of local and regional design talent across disciplines, from architectural and material innovations to contemporary crafts, furniture, fashion, graphic, and object design.
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31
Aug
To
02
Sep
Aghani Al Mosalsalat
A journey in the midst of Gulf and Arab artistic memory that takes us back to the seventies.
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12
May
To
31
Aug
Mangrove Kayaking Adventure
It's a favourite vacation spot for who enjoys kayaking and discovering different bird species.
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27
Jul
Arab Design Now Closing Event
Join us as we celebrate the closing of the headline exhibition "Arab Design Now" at Design Doha, showcasing our ongoing commitment to promoting and positioning the region's design communities.
View more
Indulge in Doha’s world-class cuisine and hospitality
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.
Stopover experience
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.
Discover Doha through the ages
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.
Frequently asked questions about Doha
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.
Plan your trip to Doha
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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Things to know before travelling
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Visas
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Getting here
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Travel tips
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Getting around
From a dhow boat to our world-class metro, here’s how to easily explore Qatar.
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