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Overall view of the itinerary
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4 popular attractions
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3 museums
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1 open market
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1 waterpark
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1 mall
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
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
Doha Festival City
Featuring over 400 brands, and home to the country’s first Harvey Nichols and IKEA stores, Doha Festival City is more than a shoppers’ paradise. With dining outlets catering to all tastes and budgets, it also contains the region’s first Angry Birds World and winter-themed SnowDunes theme parks, and Virtuocity, the country’s first e-gaming hub.
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Mall hours are:
Saturday to Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM & 01:00pm – 11:00 PM
For visitors who prefer a less crowded shopping experience, the mall is quietest between 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 1
Desert Falls Water & Adventure Park
The Desert Falls Water and Adventure Park is located at the heart of Salwa beach resort, situated in the southern region of Qatar near the Saudi Arabian border. With over 25 rides, slides and attractions such as the Whizzard Mat Racer, King Cobra and Ship Kids Pool to name a few, this park is one you must not miss while on your holiday in Qatar.
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Salwa Road, towards Bu Samra, exit 86
Every day: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM
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Free
Day 1
Education City
Education City is the home of the local Hamad Bin Khalifa University, and seven international universities: Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, Texas A&M University at Qatar, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, Georgetown University in Qatar, Northwestern University in Qatar, and HEC Paris. It also has 13 schools - as a part of Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education, Qatar National Library, Education City Stadium – one of the venues of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, the Qur’anic Botanic Garden, Oxygen Park, Ceremonial Green Spine, Ceremonial Court, Minaretein (Education City Mosque), Al Shaqab, Qatar National Convention Centre, and the Education City Golf Club, not to mention Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art as well as several art exhibitions and installations including Seeroo fi al ardh.
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Sunday to Saturday: 6:00 AM - 10:0 PM
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Free
Day 1
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 1
Al Shahaniya Camel Race Track
Al Shahaniya racetrack offers a first-hand look at the art of camel racing, with the season lasting from November through February.
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Ash-Shahaniyah
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Free
Day 1
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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Free
Day 1
Fire Station
Abutting Doha’s central Al Bidda Park, the Fire Station Gallery was built in 1982 and used as a fire station for over thirty years. In December of 2012, the last fire engine was removed, and the space became part of the Qatar Museums network. Converted into a contemporary art space, the gallery showcases art and artists, engages the local community, and nurtures emerging talent through its artist in residence program.
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Garage Gallery:
Saturday to Thursday: 09:00 am - 07:00 am
Friday: 01:30 pm - 07:00 pm
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Free
Day 1
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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Free
Day 1
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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