Katara Cultural Village · Cultural & Educational Activities
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Tucked into Katara Cultural Village, this 200-seat dome runs digital planetarium shows on the Digistar system, covering everything from the solar system to deep space, presented in both English and Arabic. Entry is free and it's first-come first-served, though show tickets are released online the day before. It's a reliable rainy-day (or brutally hot-day) stop that works equally well for a family afternoon or killing an hour before dinner at Katara.
- Suitable for
- Kids, Families, Groups & Friends · All ages, best for 5+
- Price
- Free
- Duration
- 30-45 min show
- Opening hours
- Daily 8:00am-8:00pm; shows Monday and WednesdayMon, Wed
- Booking
- Advance booking required
- Best season
- Year-round
- Parking & accessibility
- Katara public parking; short walk from Al Qassar Metro (Red Line)
- Facilities & what to bring
- E-tickets for shows released online one day in advance
Within walking distance
- Sukar Pasha Ottoman LoungeRestaurant300 m away
- Katara Hills Doha, LXR Hotels & ResortsHotel350 m away
- L'wzaar Seafood MarketRestaurant350 m away
- Katara Mosque ("Blue Mosque")Museum400 m away
- Gymkhana QatarRestaurant400 m away
- Katara BeachThings to do450 m away
Approximate straight-line distances — check the real walking route before setting out.
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Contact
- www.katara.net
- Building 41, Katara Cultural Village, Doha
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