Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani Museum (Al Samariyah, Doha) — Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani has built his own museum at his farm in Al Sheehaniya located 20km west of Doha. This private museum comprises of more than 15,000 pieces, collected during his worldwide travels. The museum has a varied collection of artifacts […]
Ras Abrouq Natural Reserves (70 km. west of Doha) — Ras Abrouq or Bir Zekreet, a favourite spot for weekend campers, is at the very tip of a peninsula northeast of Dukhan (four-wheel-drive is required). Follow the main Doha-Dukhan road, and several kilometres past the turnoff for Al Jumailiya (about 5 km before the flyover) […]
Mathaf Museum (Education City, Al Huqoul St, Doha) — The Mathaf Museum of Modern Arab Art opened in Education City in 2010 and hosts regular exhibitions of contemporary art with a permanent collection of regional art and design. Open Sunday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Saturday – 11am-6pm; Friday – 3pm-9pm; closed Monday. For more info, call +974.4487.6662 / www.mathaf.org.qa
Museum of Islamic Art (Doha Port, Doha) — The stunning Museum of Islamic Art, designed by IM Pei, famed for his modern wing of the Louvre in Paris, is an icon for art, culture and heritage, housing precious works from more than 200 years of Islamic civilization. Open Sunday/Monday/Wednesday 10.30am-5.30pm, Thursday & Saturday noon – […]
Khor Al Adaid Natural Reserves (80 km. south of Doha) — Also known as the Inland Sea, this breathtakingly beautiful area, surrounded by crescent-shaped sand dunes, is one of Qatar’s finest treasures and a prime tourism asset. A shallow tidal lake with a narrow outlet to the sea, the many-lobed Khor Al Adaid lies between […]
Katara Cultural Village (West Bay Lagoon area, Doha) — Katara Cultural Village is the focal point for arts and culture in Doha and has art galleries, an amphitheater for opera, drama and concerts performance as well as restaurants and a beach and water sports facilities. Open 24 hours. Note: certain exhibits require reservations. Check their […]
Fort Zubara (Zubara, Qatar) – located 105 km from Doha, a trip to this ancient 18th century fort (in the North of the country) is a must for visitors wanting to explore Qatar’s historical landmarks. open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and closed on Friday mornings. Free admission.
Desert Roses (near Al Shahaniya and north of the Saudi border – 1 hour distance from Doha) – another point of interest for eco-tourists, these low salt flats re collecting grounds for those willing to dig for the attractive gypsum formations known as ‘desert roses’.
Dhal Al Misfir (north of Salwa Road – 1 hour distance from Doha) – this attracton (for eco-tourists) is a 40-meter deep cave formation located north of the Salwa Road, with fibrous gypsum crystal.
