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Overall view of the itinerary
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3.5 hours
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2 public art installations
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2 iconic buildings
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1 museum
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Free
Day 1
Sheikh Abdalla Bin Thani House
The building belonged to Sheikh Abdallah bin Thani bin Jassim bin Muhammad Al Thani, grandson of the founder of the State of Qatar. It is associated with an important historical member of the ruling family, Sheikh Thani (1856-1943), who was known as the sheikh of Al Gharafa. The building had a residential use and was part of a fenced land with agricultural cultivation surrounded by properties of similar characteristics. It consists of a courtyard house with a series of majlises in and outside the boundary wall. Although some sources date the house to 1935, the earliest available visual evidence of the building dates to 1963. By then, the settlement and the expansion of the plantation areas in Al Rayyan had substantially grown and the house could be seen with its current layout. By 1977, the building was abandoned and the roofs had either been taken out for reuse elsewhere or had collapsed. In 2004, the building was excavated and rebuilt by Qatar Museum Authority, adding an upper majlis.
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Al-Luqta Street
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Free
Day 1
The Miraculous Journey
The Miraculous Journey at Sidra Medical and Research Centre comprises of 14 monumental bronze sculptures illustrating the development of a foetus. Damien Hirst’s installation attests to the beauty of an extraordinary process.
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Sidra Medical Centre, Al Rayyan
Open 24 Hours
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Free
Day 1
Sidra Medicine
Sidra Medicine is a world-class academic medical center merging exceptional clinical care, research, and education into personalized healthcare excellence sought by patients and referring physicians worldwide. Located in Education City, Qatar Foundation’s hub of human endeavor and achievement, the
Joint Commission International (JCI), Gold Seal of Approval® accredited hospital is benchmarked against leading international healthcare facilities. The highly skilled staff clinicians, researchers, and educators are thought leaders and innovators in their field and are dedicated to advancing global healthcare.
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Pediatric Services (referral based)
Women Services (no referral based)
Sunday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Private Evening Clinics
Pediatrics and Women (no referral required)
Sunday - Thursday: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Free
Day 1
Qatar National Convention Centre
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Day 1
Maman
A giant spider made of marble, bronze, and stainless steel, Maman by Louise Bourgeois explores the meaning of motherhood and strength, and can be found inside the Qatar National Convention Centre.
*Please note: Maman is not open to the public until 2023.
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Qatar National Convention Centre
Open 24 hours
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