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
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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.
01
Dec
Maroon 5 at F1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2024
F1 drivers will be showcasing their skills on the track. Show us your moves (like Jagger) off track! 😉 Maroon 5 is landing in Qatar to perform an unforgettable concert at the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2024.
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Dec
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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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06
Dec
Angham Live Concert
Join us for an unmissable concert with the voice of Egypt, the megastar Angham
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29
Nov
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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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Oct 24
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Feb 25
Ellsworth Kelly At 100 Exhibition
This is the American artist’s first-ever retrospective in the Middle East
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Dec 24
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Jan 25
Al Nakheel Zone
Join us at Al Nakheel zone for talent shows, live music, food trucks, and vibrant activities!
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02
Dec
Paralympic Day 2024
Paralympic Day for Special Needs, in collaboration with the Qatar Paralympic Committee and QSL
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Dec
To
05
Dec
The 25th International Web Information Systems Engineering conference
The International Web Information Systems Engineering conference (WISE 2024) is one of the top international conferences in the research areas around the around the Web, Data Management and Information Systems.
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06
Dec
Angham Live Concert
Join us for an unmissable concert with the voice of Egypt, the megastar Angham
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Oct 24
To
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Feb 25
Ellsworth Kelly At 100 Exhibition
This is the American artist’s first-ever retrospective in the Middle East
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01
Dec 24
To
31
Jan 25
Al Nakheel Zone
Join us at Al Nakheel zone for talent shows, live music, food trucks, and vibrant activities!
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Dec
To
07
Dec
World Volleyball Beach Pro Tour Finals
Don't miss the chance to join us for an electrifying atmosphere at the World Volleyball Beach Pro Tour Finals in Aspire!
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05
Dec
To
14
Dec
Qatar World Cup 10-Ball
Stay tuned to watch an exciting championship where top billiard stars compete for the title!
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06
Dec
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08
Dec
4th Arab Nurses and Midwives Conference 2024
This 3-day face-to-face conference is designed to unite nurses and midwives from 22 Arab countries, promoting knowledge sharing of best practices regarding the latest developments and trends in nursing and midwifery.
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07
Dec
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08
Dec
Doha Forum 2024
Doha Forum is a global platform for dialogue, bringing together leaders in policy to discuss critical challenges facing our world, and to build innovative and action-driven networks.
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Dec 24
To
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Jan 25
Msheireb Play Zones
Join the adventure at Msheireb’s Play Zones Popup with climbing frames, slides, and tunnels!
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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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11
Dec
To
18
Dec
FIFA Intercontinental Cup Finals 2024™
Get ready to witness the ultimate global showdown at the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Finals 2024™, where continental champions come together for an unmissable sporting event! ⚽️
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01
Jan
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01
Feb
Shop Qatar 2025
Qatar's biggest shopping festival returns soon with massive discounts, fun and huge raffle prizes!
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17
Jan
Doha Marathon by Ooredoo 2025
Join us at Doha Marathon by Ooredoo and enjoy an exciting, fun experience filled with beautiful scenery along Doha's corniche.
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Jan
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05
Feb
Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition 2025
Discover a world of luxury and timeless craftsmanship in jewellery and watches, at the 21st edition of DJWE.
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05
Feb
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08
Feb
Global Champions Arabians Tour 2025
A World Championship that is the pinnacle of Arabian Horses sport.
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12
Feb
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22
Feb
Qatar International Food Festival 2025
Enjoy delicious food and live entertainment from top chefs, restaurants, and hospitality stars.
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Feb
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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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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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Getting around
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