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3 museums
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3 popular attractions
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1 heritage site
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1 open market
Explore Qatar's charming neighbourhoods, indulge in superb food, embark on thrilling adventures, uncover cultural gems, and spend meaningful family time; start planning your holiday with our themed itineraries designed to cover all travellers.
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Paid
Day 1
Museum of Islamic Art
On a purpose-built island abutting the Corniche, Doha’s waterfront promenade, the building itself is an architectural wonder designed by Pritzker Prize winning architect I.M. Pei. The museum contains four floors of permanent and temporary exhibitions, gift shop, a café and a haute cuisine restaurant IDAM by renowned chef Alain Ducasse, on the fifth floor. It is also home to a heritage library, with a collection of 21,000 books including 2000 rare editions in both Arabic and English.
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Saturday–Thursday: 9:00–19:00
Fridays: 13:30–19:00
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Paid
Day 1
National Museum of Qatar
Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jean Nouvel, the National Museum of Qatar draws inspiration from and recreates the naturally occurring crystal formations known as the desert rose. Built around Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al-Thani’s original palace, and the seat of government for 25 years, the National Museum of Qatar gives voice to Qatar’s heritage whilst celebrating its future. It spans a whopping 430,500 square feet.
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Saturday–Thursday: 9:00–19:00
Fridays: 13:30–19:00
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Free
Day 1
UNESCO World Heritage Al Zubarah Archaeological Site
Adjacent to the walled coastal town of Al Zubarah, this 20th century fort is the youngest and most prominent feature of the Al Zubarah Archaeological Site, a UNESCO World Heritage site. A pristine example of a typical Arab fort, its one-meter-thick walls warded off invaders and helped keep rooms cool during the hot summer. This important site houses residential palaces, mosques, courtyard houses, fishermen’s huts, streets, double defensive walls, a harbour, a canal, and cemeteries.
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Saturday–Thursday: 9:00–17:00
Friday: 12:30–17:00
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Al Thakira Mangroves
Explore Qatar's charming neighbourhoods, indulge in superb food, embark on thrilling adventures, uncover cultural gems, and spend meaningful family time; start planning your holiday with our themed itineraries designed to cover all travellers.
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Day 2
Al Shaqab
Al Shaqab, located in Education City as a member of Qatar Foundation since 2004, is Qatar’s state-of-the-art equestrian center. His Highness The Father Amir, Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, established Al Shaqab in 1992 to build on Qatar’s Arabian horse heritage and to help preserve and perpetuate the Arabian horse breed.
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Sunday to Thursday - From 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
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Free
Day 2
Souq Waqif
Built on the site of Doha’s century old trading market, on the banks of the Wadi Musheireb, Souq Waqif feels like an anachronism, particularly against the backdrop of Doha’s dramatic modernist skyline. With its mud-daubed buildings, the market harkens to a bygone era while remaining a hub of activity, where commerce and gossip collide. Souq Waqif’s winding alleys offer a tableau of traditional street life.
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Day 2
Katara Cultural Village
Combining art galleries and workshops, theatres and performances venues, and exceptional restaurants choices, Katara Cultural Village is Doha’s destination for culture and entertainment. A central amphitheatre stands against a backdrop of traditional architecture and cobbled streets, and is the site of many cultural performances. Adjoining the main development, a spacious public beach offers water sports and equipment rentals.
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Open 24 Hours
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Free
Day 2
Msheireb Downtown Doha
Msheireb Downtown Doha contains over 100 buildings with commercial and residential properties as well as retail and cultural offerings, and stunning Barahat or courtyard. It also includes niche retail and a variety of al fresco dining options as well as entertainment venues, Qatar Academy Msheireb, and four hotels: Mandarin Oriental Doha, Al Wadi Hotel MGallery, Park Hyatt Hotel and Boutique Hotel. Not to mention the Msheireb Museums, a project by Msheireb Properties that celebrates the history of Qatar through four heritage houses in the heart of Msheireb Downtown Doha.
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Day 2
Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art
Established in 2010, Mathaf providing a uniquely Arab perspective on contemporary art. The museum’s permanent collection features more than 9,000 works by notable artists from Arab world from the 1840s to the present day. Landmark artists from countries and regions connected to the Arab Peninsula are represented, encompassing Africa, Asia and Europe.
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Saturday–Thursday: 9:00–19:00
Fridays: 13:30–19:00
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