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.
Family Day in Qatar
Join us in celebrating Family Day, dedicated to strengthening family bonds and fostering relationships within the Qatari community.
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Apr
17th Artistic Gymnastics World Cup - Taishan
The Artistic Gymnastics World Cup Taishan is coming back to Doha bringing together more than 200 athletes from over 50 countries for intense competition on the road to the 2028 Olympics. Come and witness incredible routines in a family-friendly atmosphere
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Apr
Design Doha Biennale 2026
Design Doha Biennale returns for its second edition, expanding its presence across Doha and reinforcing the city’s position as a global hub for design, creativity, and cultural exchange.
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Jun
BilAraby Summit
The BilAraby Summit is a global gathering dedicated to amplifying Arabic voices, fostering intellectual exchange, and celebrating Arab innovation.
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Apr
Qatar Philharmonic Presents: Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1
Join the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra for an evening of extraordinary music at the Katara Opera House.
19
Apr
Qatar Airways Premier Padel Tour 2025
Experience world-class padel action at the Qatar Airways Premier Padel Tour 2025, where the best players compete in an electrifying tournament in Doha! 🎾🔥
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Apr
Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
Candlelight concerts offer a unique, multi-sensory musical experience!
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Family Day in Qatar
Join us in celebrating Family Day, dedicated to strengthening family bonds and fostering relationships within the Qatari community.
15
Apr
To
19
Apr
17th Artistic Gymnastics World Cup - Taishan
The Artistic Gymnastics World Cup Taishan is coming back to Doha bringing together more than 200 athletes from over 50 countries for intense competition on the road to the 2028 Olympics. Come and witness incredible routines in a family-friendly atmosphere
16
Apr
To
19
Apr
Design Doha Biennale 2026
Design Doha Biennale returns for its second edition, expanding its presence across Doha and reinforcing the city’s position as a global hub for design, creativity, and cultural exchange.
16
Apr
To
30
Jun
BilAraby Summit
The BilAraby Summit is a global gathering dedicated to amplifying Arabic voices, fostering intellectual exchange, and celebrating Arab innovation.
19
Apr
To
20
Apr
Qatar Philharmonic Presents: Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1
Join the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra for an evening of extraordinary music at the Katara Opera House.
19
Apr
Qatar Airways Premier Padel Tour 2025
Experience world-class padel action at the Qatar Airways Premier Padel Tour 2025, where the best players compete in an electrifying tournament in Doha! 🎾🔥
14
Apr
To
19
Apr
Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
Candlelight concerts offer a unique, multi-sensory musical experience!
11
Apr
To
13
Jun
Al Maha Island Aquathlon
Aquathlon is a multi-sport race that consists of swimming and the competitor concludes the race stage with running. The competitor competes to finish the race as quickly as possible, including the transition stage between swimming and running.
19
Apr
17th Artistic Gymnastics World Cup - Taishan
The Artistic Gymnastics World Cup Taishan is coming back to Doha bringing together more than 200 athletes from over 50 countries for intense competition on the road to the 2028 Olympics. Come and witness incredible routines in a family-friendly atmosphere
16
Apr
To
19
Apr
Design Doha Biennale 2026
Design Doha Biennale returns for its second edition, expanding its presence across Doha and reinforcing the city’s position as a global hub for design, creativity, and cultural exchange.
16
Apr
To
30
Jun
BilAraby Summit
The BilAraby Summit is a global gathering dedicated to amplifying Arabic voices, fostering intellectual exchange, and celebrating Arab innovation.
19
Apr
To
20
Apr
The 2nd Edition of the Earthna Summit for a Sustainable Future
The second edition of the Earthna Summit under the **theme “Building our Legacy: Sustainability, Innovation and Traditional Knowledge”** highlights Qatar’s commitment to advancing sustainability in hot and arid environments, by drawing on its rich cultur
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Apr
Earthna Village 2025
Earthna Village hosts a community-driven exhibition space with engaging activations for all ages and a series of inspiring talks and discussions led by various experts and innovators to foster dialogue and inspiration.
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Apr
The 4th Edition of Habb Al Saad Exhibition
Habb Al Saad, the highly anticipated exhibition, returns for its fourth edition.
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Apr
3a Ka3ba Improve Comedy Show
Get ready for a night of spontaneous humor with 3a Ka3ba!
26
Apr
Wings for Life World Run
Join the Wings for Life World Run and run for a noble cause – 100% of all proceeds go to spinal cord research.
04
May
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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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