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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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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.
16
Apr
Ayed Concert
An artistic evening as part of Eid activities in Qatar with a concert by artist Ayed
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10
Apr
To
25
Apr
LEGO® Shows
Experience the exciting LEGO® adventure for the first time in Qatar! Mark your calendars, you and your families, to embark on this thrilling adventure.
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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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16
Apr
To
18
Apr
TEFFA: Technology Education Finance Fashion Art
Welcome to the second edition of TEFFA Event, where we celebrate the convergence of technology, education, finance, fashion, and art.
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18
Apr
Pearls of the Philharmonic
The Orchestra kicks off the 15-Year-Anniversary Festival by shining the spotlight on talented soloists of the Qatar Philharmonic.
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18
Apr
To
20
Apr
Health and Lifestyle Expo
Connect with health, wellness, and fitness experts at the Expo. Gain insights from seminars and enhance brand visibility.
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19
Apr
Mozart: A Musical Sitcom
Day two of the 15-Year-Anniversary Festival begins with a unique musical experience filled with 18th century costumes and historical characters from Mozart’s lifetime performed by Qatar Philharmonic’s Cinemoon Ensemble and special guests.
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19
Apr
Music from the Baroque Courts
The final concert to close Day 2 of the 15-Year-Anniversary Festival invites the audience to the Royal courts of the Renaissance era to experience works from the Baroque period of classical music.
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10
Apr
To
25
Apr
LEGO® Shows
Experience the exciting LEGO® adventure for the first time in Qatar! Mark your calendars, you and your families, to embark on this thrilling adventure.
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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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18
Apr
To
20
Apr
Health and Lifestyle Expo
Connect with health, wellness, and fitness experts at the Expo. Gain insights from seminars and enhance brand visibility.
View more
19
Apr
Mozart: A Musical Sitcom
Day two of the 15-Year-Anniversary Festival begins with a unique musical experience filled with 18th century costumes and historical characters from Mozart’s lifetime performed by Qatar Philharmonic’s Cinemoon Ensemble and special guests.
View more
19
Apr
Music from the Baroque Courts
The final concert to close Day 2 of the 15-Year-Anniversary Festival invites the audience to the Royal courts of the Renaissance era to experience works from the Baroque period of classical music.
View more
19
Apr
To
20
Apr
16th FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup - Taishan
The 16th World Cup in Artistic Gymnastics - Taishan (Men's and Women's) Qualifying for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games will gather the best gymnasts of the world for 2 days of competitions.
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20
Apr
To
27
Apr
Nasta'liq Script Workshop (Beginners)
Engage in the various designs and writings of Iranian-founded Nasta'liq script.
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20
Apr
QPO on Tour
The closing concert featuring incredible pieces of music from every country that the Qatar Philharmonic has toured in the past
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14
May
To
16
May
Qatar Economic Forum 2024
The Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg, is the Middle East's premier event for global business and investment, offering fresh insights on top economic issues for CEOs and world leaders in Doha.
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27
May
To
30
May
Project Qatar 2024
Join us in the 20th International Construction Technology & Building Materials Exhibition & Conference at DECC
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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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18
Apr
To
20
Apr
Health and Lifestyle Expo
Connect with health, wellness, and fitness experts at the Expo. Gain insights from seminars and enhance brand visibility.
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19
Apr
To
20
Apr
16th FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup - Taishan
The 16th World Cup in Artistic Gymnastics - Taishan (Men's and Women's) Qualifying for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games will gather the best gymnasts of the world for 2 days of competitions.
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23
Apr
Comparisons of the Linguistic Heritage of Arabic and English
We invite you to a lecture on traditional comparisons between Arabic and English to reveal these dualities in comparative linguistics.
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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
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