Things to do
Activities across Doha and Qatar
114 things worth doing, whether you live here or you're here for a week — filter by who you're with, indoor or outdoor, free or paid, and how much time you've got.
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Editor's PickMuseum of Islamic Art, guided tour
A guide-led route through selected galleries of the Museum of Islamic Art, for visitors who want context on the collection.
Date IdeaSouq Waqif heritage walk
A self-guided walk through Souq Waqif's restored lanes, market stalls and traditional architecture, at your own pace.
4.8★ RatedInland Sea dune safari
A private half-day 4x4 trip through the dunes to Khor Al Adaid, where the desert meets the sea near the Saudi border.
Hidden GemPurple Island mangrove kayak
A guided kayak through the Al Thakira mangroves near Purple Island, with a short introduction to the local ecosystem.
4.7★ RatedKatara beach & cultural village day
A half day at Katara combining the beach with the amphitheatre, public art, mosque and galleries in one district.
4.7★ RatedAspire Park
A large, free public park in Aspire Zone with walking and running tracks, a lake, fitness areas and children's play areas.
4.7★ RatedSouq Waqif artisan shopping
A self-guided browse through Souq Waqif's textile, spice, perfume and craft shops, with time to compare stalls.
4.8★ RatedVillaggio & Place Vendôme shopping loop
Two separate indoor shopping destinations: Villaggio in Al Waab, with its indoor canal, and Place Vendôme in Lusail.
Date IdeaThe Pearl waterfront evening
An evening walk along the Porto Arabia boardwalk at The Pearl, beside the marina, with cafés and restaurants on the way.
Date IdeaTraditional dhow sunset cruise from The Pearl
A shared two-hour sunset cruise on a traditional wooden dhow from The Pearl, passing Doha's main waterfront districts.
Trending NowKitesurfing at Fuwairit Kite Beach
A private two-hour beginner kitesurf lesson at Fuwairit Kite Beach, the purpose-built kite resort on Qatar's northern coast.
Free EntryDoha Corniche walk or cycle
A seven-kilometre waterfront crescent around Doha Bay for walking or cycling, with views of the West Bay skyline.
Hidden GemAl Khor Family Park & Zoo
A low-cost family day trip north of Doha, combining a zoo of more than 300 animals with picnic grounds and playgrounds.
Hidden GemTorba Farm visit
A regenerative farm in Al Khor with self-guided trails, guided tours, gardens, children's activities and farm dining.
Weekend FavoriteAngry Birds World theme park
An indoor and outdoor theme park at Doha Festival City built around the Angry Birds characters, with rides, arcade games and go-karts.
Weekend FavoriteDoha Quest & KidZania
Two separate indoor attractions: Doha Quest's roller coasters in Msheireb and KidZania's job role-play city in Aspire Zone.
Hidden GemFalcon Souq falconry culture
A visit to Souq Waqif's specialist falcon market, the everyday centre of Qatar's falconry culture.
Water Activities & Water SportsNomadik Hub Dive Center
A PADI 5-Star IDC dive centre at Box Park in Old Doha Port, with training and dive trips from beginner to instructor level.
Water Activities & Water SportsDoha Divers
A PADI dive centre in Doha offering beginner experiences, certification courses, guided dives and equipment services.
Trending NowCode Wake
Coached wakeboarding and wakesurfing from Porto Arabia at The Pearl, plus instructor-led eFoil sessions at West Bay Beach.
Date IdeaAsfary Hot Air Balloon
An untethered sunrise balloon flight over the desert near Doha, run by Asfary from November to March.
Weekend Favorite365 Adventures – Desert Safari & Inland Sea
A six-hour private desert safari to Khor Al Adaid with dune driving and a traditional keshta-style picnic stop.
Weekend FavoriteFalcon Tours – Full-Day Desert Safari
A full-day desert safari with dune bashing, sandboarding, a short camel ride, an Inland Sea stop and a camp meal.
Adventure & Extreme ActivitiesFuwairit Kite Beach Resort (FKB)
A purpose-built kitesurf resort on Qatar's northern coast, with a kite school teaching group, private and progression lessons.
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Also listed (A–Z)
- 300 Bowling Center
- 360 Play
- 5/6 Park
- Adventure Rooms Qatar
- Al Bidda Park
- Al Gharrafa Air-Conditioned Park
- Al Majles Resort Day Pass (Sealine)
- Al Reem Biosphere Reserve
- Al Thakira Mangroves
- Al Thuraya Planetarium
- Al Wakrah Beach
- Al Zubarah Archaeological Site & Fort
- Anantara Spa Turkish Hammam, Banana Island
- Arts & Crafts Qatar Studio Classes
- Azure Beach Doha
- Banana Island Resort Day Pass
- Boulder Qatar
- BOUNCE Trampoline Park
- Clay Encounters Pottery Class
- Cleopatra Spa Moroccan Hammam
- Dahl Al Hamam Park
- Discover Adventure Fishing
- Discover Al Safliya Island Experience
- Discover Championship Golf at Doha Golf Club
- Discover Iftar at Heenat Salma Farm
- Discover Iftar at Sharq Village and Spa, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel
- Discover Iftar Cruise
- Discover Iftar in the Desert
- Discover Qatar's Marine Life
- Discover Sunrise in the Desert
- Discover Wing Foiling
- Doha Beach Club
- Doha Festival City Outdoor Leisure Trail
- Doha Sport Company Padel Courts
- Dune Buggy Qatar (Self-Drive Rental)
- Embrace Doha Arabic Calligraphy Workshop
- Enigma Escape Rooms
- ESPA at Mondrian Doha
- FANAR Cultural Tour & Mosque Visit
- Floating Hotel Day Visit
- Fun City
- Fuwairit Beach
- Fuwairit Beach Turtle Watching
- GAME OVER Doha
- Gondolania Theme Park
- Hazm Al Markhiya Park
- Heenat Salma Farm
- InflataPark
- Irkaya Farm (Al Rekayya)
- Katara Beach
- Kids City Driving School
- KidzMondo Doha
- Kitesurf Progression — Private Lesson
- Liwan Design Studios and Labs
- Lusail International Circuit Public Karting
- Lusail Winter Wonderland
- Marsa Malaz Kempinski Dip & Dine Day Pass
- Megapolis Entertainment Center
- Meryal Waterpark
- Mondrian Doha Pool Day Pass
- MUD Pottery Studio
- Niya Yoga Studio
- OliOli Doha
- Padel In - City Center Doha
- Paint the Town Qatar Paint & Sip
- Qatar Bowling Center
- Qatar National Library Heritage Library
- Raffles Doha Aqua Pool Day Pass
- Ras Rakan Island Nature Reserve
- Sand Line Dunes Qatar
- Scavenger Escape Doha
- Sealine Sand Dunes
- Sharq Village & Spa Pool & Beach Day Pass
- Sheikh Faisal Museum & Al Samriya Farm
- Sheraton Grand Doha Pool & Beach Pass
- Simaisma Beach
- Skydive Qatar Indoor Skydiving
- Snow Dunes
- Solo Float Center
- Sunset Camel Trekking (Qatar Inbound Tours)
- The Cooking Academy (TCA)
- The St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island Pool
- Trocadéro Mini Le Mans Karting
- Trocadéro Theme Park
- Umm Bab Beach
- Virtuocity Qatar
- Whale Sharks of Qatar (Al Shaheen boat tour)
- Zekreet Film City & Ras Abrouq Mushroom Rocks
- Zero to Hero Kitesurf Course
- Zulal Wellness Resort One Day Wellness Pass
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