Welcome to Al Khor

Paddle in the magical Thakira Mangroves where you can see birds, crabs and fish. If you’re a sports fan, don’t miss a visit to Al Bayt Stadium, where the opening match of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ took place. 

Around the stadium there is the huge Al Bayt Stadium Park where families can play and relax – the size of 30 football pitches. Look out for children’s play areas, exercise stations, cycling tracks, boat rentals and food stations. There are four basketball courts, four tennis courts, two volleyball courts, and 10 football pitches/practice fields within the park. 

Say hello to the animals at Al Khor Park and Zoo – one of the oldest public parks of Qatar. Enjoy vast green spaces with pergolas to enjoy a picnic, playgrounds and train rides for the kids, events at the amphitheatre, plus a museum, mosque and zoo with over 300 animals. Don’t miss the chance to meet the Middle East first resident pandas at Panda Park.

Baladna Park is another family-friendly attraction, evolving from a sheep and goat farm to an adventure-filled destination. Don’t miss the zoo that houses dozens of species such as mini kangaroos, giant turtles, royal peacocks, alpacas, wallaby, emus, pigmy goats and sheep. Kids can learn how a dairy farm works and gain insights into milk production. There are lots of fun activities to indulge in, from ziplining, bungee jumping and archery to horse riding and karting. Al Shu’aa Reserve is yet another green space to admire animals like ducks, tortoises, geese, ostriches, pigeons, goats, rabbits and a few Arabian Oryx. 

If shopping is on your mind, the Al Khor Mall is a bargain hunter’s dream. Treat yourself and all your favourite people, with over 100 outlets. Stop for a bite to eat at cafés and fast-food eateries like Batteel Café, Chilli’s and Papa John's. The in-house cinema shows the latest Hollywood and Bollywood movies in 2D and 3D and kids can enjoy a fun day at the edutainment venue, Fun Ville. 

For a taste of traditional culture, shop at Al Khor fish market or Al Khor souk! You’ll need cash ready for haggling. 

On the Corniche you’ll find the Al Khor Archaeological Museum – a fascinating regional museum that depicts the traditional fishing, diving and shipbuilding of bygone times. Browse artefacts used in ancient industries – such as making dyes from sea shells – plus geological maps showing the changes in Qatar over the last 120,000 years. Enjoy pretty views of the bay and harbour, and entry is free. 

Al Khor Towers are imposing watchtowers built for guarding the sea and the life-sustaining Ain Hleetan Well.

Stay at the luxurious Al Sultan Beach Hotel Resort – a resort that resembles a Bedouin fortress and overlooks a private beach on the Arabian Gulf. Alternatively, go camping by the shore. International restaurants and eateries abound, with everything from fragrant Iranian cuisine to authentic Chinese and French cafes.