Welcome to Doha

Doha has many mosques, futuristic skyscrapers and other ultra-modern architectural constructions inspired by ancient Islamic design. There are also numerous museums, art galleries and souqs.

You will be surprised to learn that Doha is one of the most advanced, high-tech, state-of-the-art capitals in the world.

Despite its Arabia location, Doha is one of the most lush cities in the region, with numerous parks filled with families enjoying picnics and children having a great time on trampolines and other facilties.

Uber is a good and a safe choice. Usually outside malls and touristy areas, you will find local taxis too. Doha also has a Metro nework and car hire is another option.

Doha Metro is a state-of-the art, best-in-class automated rail network, running mostly underground. The metro system has three lines Red, Gold and Green and 37 stations to date.

Central Doha is about a 25 minute drive - 11 km - from Hamad International Airport.

Doha is the capital of Qatar and was founded in the 1820s. It was officially declared as the country's capital in 1971, when Qatar gained independence from being a British protectorate.

As an Islamic country, Qataris dress traditionally. Although there is no dress code as such, it is best to dress modestly to not upset local sensibilities. This implies no shorts for men and no mini-skirts or tank tops for women.

Doha is well worth a holiday. Qatar as a country is one of the most high-tech and safest places in the Middle East and according to the UN, Doha ranks second in the world in terms of safety. The country offers a wealth of dining, shopping, sightseeing and sporting activities for visitors.