Al Tabkha (The Pearl, 18 La Croisette, Doha) – this Lebanese restaurant is known for its Bistro layout and casual service, providing a warm relaxed atmosphere that was able to grab the loyalty of all on-the-go patrons who are eager for authentic Lebanese cuisine. The menu changes on a daily basis and is planned on […]
Metro: As of now, there is no metro train service in existence in Doha, or anywhere in Qatar for that matter. With Qatar hosting the World Cup in 2022, plans are in the works to build such a system, but is years away from becoming a reality.
Car Rental For a longer stay, you may prefer renting your own car. International and local companies can provide you with a large range of cars, from a saloon car to a large 4×4. Here are phone numbers for major car rental agencies in Doha: Al Mana: (+974) 4462 2891 Avis: (+974) 4462 […]
The same company that operates Doha bus service also has a monopoly of taxi service there. Taxi fares around Doha will be between QR20 (US$5.50) and QR40 (US$10.95). The meter starts running at QR4 (US$1.09) then QR1.20 (US$0.32) per kilometer inside Doha and QR 1.80 (US$0.49) outside Doha. The taxi fare from the airport to […]
Singing Sand Dunes (40 km southwest of Doha) — There are certain conditions in which the movement of sand grains can create a low murmur or ‘singing’ – a phenomenon often reported by desert explorers. Qatar is fortunate in having sand with the right abrasive qualities in an area that also experiences the necessary wind […]
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 […]