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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.
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.
4.8★ RatedVillaggio & Place Vendôme shopping loop
Two separate indoor shopping destinations: Villaggio in Al Waab, with its indoor canal, and Place Vendôme in Lusail.
Date 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.
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 SportsDoha Divers
A PADI dive centre in Doha offering beginner experiences, certification courses, guided dives and equipment services.
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 ActivitiesSand Line Dunes Qatar
Quad bikes, dune buggies and jet skis at Sealine, available guided or as self-drive rentals by the hour.
Weekend FavoriteDoha Beach Club
A West Bay beach club with beach bean bags, a licensed street-food district, water sports, sports courts and a panoramic gym.
Hidden GemFuwairit Beach
A quiet public beach on Qatar's northeast coast with white sand and shallow water, and seasonal hawksbill turtle nesting.
Beaches, Pools & Beach ClubsKatara Beach
A family beach inside Katara Cultural Village with swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding and boat rides close to dining and galleries.
Weekend FavoriteAl Majles Resort Day Pass (Sealine)
A resort day pass at Sealine where the dunes meet the sea, with beach, pool, games and a meal included.
Free EntrySealine Sand Dunes
Coastal dunes near Mesaieed that run straight down to the sea, a base for dune bashing, sandboarding and sunset views.
Date IdeaSunset Camel Trekking (Qatar Inbound Tours)
A guided camel trek across the southern dunes, with Doha pickup and an evening departure option.
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- 360 Play
- 5/6 Park
- Adventure Rooms Qatar
- Al Bidda Park
- Al Gharrafa Air-Conditioned Park
- Al Thakira Mangroves
- Al Thuraya Planetarium
- Al Wakrah Beach
- Al Zubarah Archaeological Site & Fort
- Arts & Crafts Qatar Studio Classes
- Banana Island Resort Day Pass
- BOUNCE Trampoline Park
- Dahl Al Hamam Park
- Discover Adventure Fishing
- Discover Al Safliya Island Experience
- Discover Iftar at Heenat Salma Farm
- Discover Iftar at Sharq Village and Spa, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel
- Discover Iftar in the Desert
- Doha Festival City Outdoor Leisure Trail
- Enigma Escape Rooms
- FANAR Cultural Tour & Mosque Visit
- Floating Hotel Day Visit
- Fun City
- Fuwairit Beach Turtle Watching
- GAME OVER Doha
- Gondolania Theme Park
- Hazm Al Markhiya Park
- InflataPark
- Kids City Driving School
- KidzMondo Doha
- Lusail Winter Wonderland
- Marsa Malaz Kempinski Dip & Dine Day Pass
- Megapolis Entertainment Center
- Meryal Waterpark
- Mondrian Doha Pool Day Pass
- MUD Pottery Studio
- OliOli Doha
- Qatar Bowling Center
- Qatar National Library Heritage Library
- Scavenger Escape Doha
- 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
- The Cooking Academy (TCA)
- Trocadéro Theme Park
- Umm Bab Beach
- Virtuocity Qatar
- Whale Sharks of Qatar (Al Shaheen boat tour)
- Zulal Wellness Resort One Day Wellness Pass
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