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The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) is one of Qatar’s most renowned museums, with a collection of Islamic Art extending from the 7th century to the 19th century. It is located on one end of the seven-kilometre-long Corniche in Doha. It features a beautiful selection of metalworks, ceramics, jewellery, woodwork, textiles, coins, and glasses belonging to both royal and ordinary households.

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Souq Waqif is positioned just beside Wadi Musheireb in the Al Souq district of Doha. Traditional clothing, spices, handicrafts, and souvenirs are all sold at the souq. Custom-made essential oils, woven textiles, rugs, wooden furniture, and glass ornaments are just a few of the amazing handcrafted items that are offered here.

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Water on one side and street on the other side reminds of Mumbai's Marine drive. This Corniche was constructed to reach from one end of the city to the other. Connecting Doha's emerging West Bay district to the south city with Doha International airport, this corniche runs right next to the Corniche street. This Corniche now has a view of plenty of skyscrapers. It is ideal to walk either early morning or late evenings as it is just a lane.

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Villaggio is on Al Waab Street at the city's west end. Its interiors are designed in a Venetian style that instantly transports the visitor to the beautiful city of Venice. It is luxury combined with entertainment as it offers restaurants, movie theatres, a kid-friendly Gondola theme park, and a unique Gondola Ride inspired by the popular boat rides in Venice.

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Spread over 1.5 km, the National Museum of Qatar gives voice to Qatar’s unique history and its people from the earliest of times to the present day. Designed by award-winning architect, Jean Nouvel, the museum is experiential and immersive organized into three chapters of Qatar. Beginnings, Life in Qatar and the Modern History of Qatar each one presented across 11 separate galleries. There are cafes and gift shops open for getting a bite or a souvenir.

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A trip to the city of deserts is not a trip until you go to the desert safari. Desert safari is a must to do when in Doha. Getting in SUVs and waiting for the dangerous yet safe car stunts is one hell of an experience. The area is surrounded with huge sand dunes giving a view like golden dunes around you. Watching the sunset here is another amazing view to wait for.

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The Pearl - Qatar is a man-made island off the coast of Qatar featuring Mediterranean style marinas, residential towers and homes, internationally renowned hotels, private villas and premium shopping experience at top branded boutiques and showrooms. The Pearl - Qatar is also a popular dining spot among the people because of the amazing food and ambience it serves with dozens of restaurants, waterfront lined cafes from all over the world.

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Katara Cultural Village is a maze of cobblestone pathways and alleys reminiscent of a very traditional souq. It houses some of the best artworks in the country as well as a community of creative people. A visit here can really rejuvenate your artistic senses. The art forms represented here are extraordinary as most of Qatar’s artistic talents are concentrated here with headquarters for Qatar Fine Arts Society, Visual Arts Centre, Qatar Photographic Society, and the Music Academy all in one place.

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The Khalifa International Stadium is also known as the Qatar National Stadium. It is one of the venues for the 2022 FIFA World Cup to be hosted in Doha. It is located in Al Rayyan, west of Doha. With an intended seating capacity of 52,000, it is considered to be Qatar’s main football stadium and is a part of the Doha Sports City complex.

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A gorgeous tour witnessing the beautiful skyline of Doha in a traditional Dhow Boat is recommended. The tours are available both for day and night. One can book a morning or an evening slot depending on the availability of the dhow. Some boats also serve dinner or BBQ and drinks apart from a 2-hour tour of the Doha waters. The timings of operation depends on agencies offering the tour.

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One of the largest mosques in Qatar, The Grand Mosque, devoted to Imam Muhammad Ibn Abdul Wahhab, is perched on a hill in the Jubailat district of Doha. A pleasant blend of Arabic and modern architecture can be seen in the Grand Mosque, with distinct domes, sparkling crescent moons, a minaret and open outdoor areas.

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The hop-on and hop-off bus tour is the best way to explore the beautiful city of Doha at your own pace. The tour is conducted in attractive double-decker buses and covers all the major attractions of the city, including Souq Waqif, Pearl Qatar and the Museum of Islamic arts, and Katara Cultural Village. These buses run every 30-40 minutes, and a single pass provides unlimited access to the tour during the day and a 1-hour relaxing city tour at night.

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There are two gold souks in Doha. The new Gold Souq located near Souq Waqif, is a market with about 50 gold shops full of exquisite, pocket-friendly jewellery. The market deals mainly in 22-carat gold jewellery, but platinum, silver and pearls are also available. The best jewellery to buy in this souq as a souvenir from Qatar is a gold pendant with one's name on it in Arabic. There is also an older souq just behind the Karwa bus station.

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The Angry Birds Museum is a theme park spread across 17,000 sq meters in Doha Festival City. With over 20 high thrill rides for all ages, this pioneering amusement park has a variety of food and beverage outlets, edutainment rides, souvenir stores, party venues and various entertainment options. This ideal getaway place in Doha will easily take up to 4-5 hours from your day.

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Barzan meaning high places was built in the late 19th century are the watchtowers and located on the southern side of the defensive system. The tower is about 16 meters high and was built for the purpose to look out for ships entering the city. This tower has two more fortified buildings one on the north side other on the west. It now has air conditioners inside it.

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At its skydiving site in Al Sadd, Doha, Skydive Qatar provides one of the most exhilarating extreme adventure activities. Its dropzone is located north of Doha at the Al Khor airfield. The skydiving facility provides Tandem diving experiences for both experienced and novice jumpers. For new divers, they provide integrated advanced training packages as well.

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The Museum of Illusions is a one of its kind museum based on captivating illusions and interactive activities for all ages. It is located in one of the top shopping malls in Doha, the Gate Mall. See a collection of holograms, experiment with amazing tricks and observe the art installations. The museum hosts different rooms, each with unique illusions to trick your senses through the use of science and maths.

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Arab Postal Stamps Museum is devoted to the intricate designs on rare artistic stamps. Founded in 2010, the museum houses a multi-themed collection of stamps from 22 Arab countries dating back to more than 30 years. The Arab Postal Stamp Museum is located in the Katara Cultural Village, as an initiative by UNESCO to make Qatar the capital of Arabic Culture.

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The Qatar Weaponry Museum features a fascinating collection of weapons and armours dating back to as long as the 16th century. Based in the Al Luqta neighborhood, this museum can only be visited through appointments. With over 2300 exhibits, the museum showcases different kinds of swords and daggers, alongside firearm accessories and ceremonial weapons. The collection includes exquisite ceremonial swords that belonged to members of the Gulf's leading families, including a khanjar carried by the illustrious Lawrence of Arabia and an 18th-century gold-encased dagger acquired by Sheikh Ali Bin Abdullah Al Thani.

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A 2-minute walk from Souq Waqif leads to the bird souq, where a variety of birds are sold in cages. The market deals mainly in parrots, but other exotic birds can also be bought here. There is also the possibility of finding rabbits.The market is visited by tourists throughout the day, who can see hundreds of birds in cages here, ready for sale. It is a small, noisy market visited mainly by locals to buy birds as pets or as food.

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Located in West Bay, the heart of Doha, City Center Mall is the largest mall all over Qatar. Spread across five floors, this mall boasts over 200 brands and international and local luxury outlets and has connectivity to two 5-star hotels; JW Marriott and City Center Rotana Doha. The mall has exclusive entertainment sections with arcades and a 14-screen cinema complex. The food court in City Center has over 38 diners for you to explore cuisine from all over the world.

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With over 80 hectares to its name, the Aspire Park is the largest in the city. Khalifa Stadium, Al-Bayt Stadium(under Construction), Hamad Aquatic Center and the Aspire Zone which houses the Aspire Academy and one of the best indoor multi-purpose halls in the world are also worth visiting. The Aspire Zone is considered to be one of the landmark destinations for any kind of sports events rising into prominence after the 2006 Asian Games and is expected to be an important feature in the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup.

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Housing over a million books and a reading room for thousands of visitors, the Qatar National Library is located in the District of Freedom at Education City in Doha. The Qatar National Library is an architectural landmark and houses a mini-museum with vintage literature. This Non-Profit Organization is spread across an area of 42,000 m 2 and preserves heritage texts holding historical significance to Arab-Islamic Civilization. The modern library is also available digitally and gives free access to multiple books to Qatari citizens. Membership in the National Library is free for the citizens of Qatar with valid ID proof.

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Nestled in the heart of Doha, the Doha Fort is popular as Al Koot Fort among the locals. Built in 1927, the Doha Fort is a historically significant military fortress from 100 years back that in the modern day houses illustrations, handicrafts, paintings, pictures, ornaments and weapons of medieval day Doha. This historical attraction boasts of striking white architecture in a desert setting in close proximity to the famous trading market, Souq Waqif.

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Located next to Souq waqif, Falcon Souq is popular for the sale of falcons and their accessories. The market also specializes in selling equipment for hunting enthusiasts and flying competitions. The market is known for its onsite hospital dedicated to caring for Falcons. The visit to Falcon Souq may take up to only an hour, evenings are generally quieter and if asked nicely, shopkeepers may let you observe Falcons closely and answer all your questions about Falconry.

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The traditional market of the Omani Souq is located on Salwa Road in Doha and deals exclusively in goods imported from Oman. This open-shop market is choke-full of Omani goods, from ceramics and woven baskets to dried fruits, nuts and spices. The market has a separate section exclusively selling various flowers and foliage plants. The market is a perfect place to shop for oud perfumes and authentic omani frankincense.

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Mathaf is originally an Arabic word that translates to Museum. This Arabic Museum of modern art boasts a selection of over 9,000 artworks important to the cultural history of Qatar. Located in the Education City, this museum is spread over 5,500 square meters and offers distinct insight into modern Arabic art. Mathaf focuses on initiating the conversation about art and artists in the making and is an exciting platform for the exhibition of art.

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One of the first golf courses ever built in the Middle East, the Doha Golf Club is located in West Bay. Spread across a vast lush green field, this Golf course has 18 holes, 7,374 yards out of which 2,808 yards are devoted to the long floodlit nine-hole academy course. Open to non-members, this club also features three restaurants and a golf shop in the clubhouse. The closest metro station to DGC is Lusail, Red Line.

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Located off Salwa road, Doha's Wholesale Market is an ideal place to experience the Qatari lifestyle. Restaurant owners and local businesses flock here to negotiate over bulk purchases of fruits, vegetables, and herbs.This open-air Bulk Market is crammed with boxes of fresh produce and is divided into two major sections for imported and local goods. In addition, an area is dedicated to fish with a separate subsection for varieties of fish and a fish cleaning section. Finally, a section has been kept for animals and meat where both butchered meat and live farm animals are available. You will barely notice a difference if you come here to buy small quantities. However, this market is ideal for bulk buyers to save a couple of bucks. In addition, the afternoon hours are comparatively cheaper at the market.

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Gondolania is Qatar’s largest indoor theme park in Doha located inside the famous Villagio mall. This entertainment complex offers infinite entertainment options for all ages, from roller coasters to toddler activities. There is also a Gondola Boat Ride, a 12-lane bowling alley, and an Olympic-sized ice skating rink.

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Located in the vicinity of the Museum of Islamic Art, Gallery Al Riwaq is an art space temporarily dedicated to workshops and exhibitions. Overlooking the MIA park, this workspace caters to formal and informal art affairs, lectures and exhibitions featuring artists like Takashi Murakami and Damien Hirst. The art space can host up to 400 people on the outdoor ground, whereas the indoor area can seat up to 150 people at a time; for events that do not require seating, the indoors can host nearly 250 individuals.

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Located in the Al Gharafa area, Landmark mall is a beautiful Qatari-Castle-like mall stretching over 11 acres. Boasting multiple international and local brands, this mall is a must-visit for shopping lovers in Doha. The mall also offers a multi-screen Cineplex, a Carrefour hypermarket, a food court, fine dining and family restaurants with a wide selection of scrumptious cuisines, and the Circus Land amusement park. Designed like a carnival, the Circus Land is an indoor amusement park with multiple entertainment options for the kids, including rides, games and stores. In addition, the cinema land within the park's boundaries houses three theatres for movies, plays and concerts.

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The Katara Art Center is located in the Katara Cultural Village in Doha and is devoted to contemporary art and trans-disciplinary creative endeavors. Founded in 2012, this Art Center leads in strengthening the cultural history of Qatar through modern art. New artists are encouraged to showcase their works through contests and exhibitions at the gallery. The exhibition space is a whopping 1,000 square meters in size. The Katara Art Gallery is a space where all artists can come together to exchange ideas in addition to hosting exhibitions since it frequently hosts conferences and workshops.

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Doha's finest shopping and lifestyle hub, Lagoona Mall, is located in the posh West Bay residential lagoon at the Zig Zag towers. Lagoona mall is a shopper's paradise with over 180 stores, including exclusive boutiques and high-end brands, cafes, a supermarket, a gym, and a stage for live entertainment. The huge parking space at Lagoona can house up to 2000 cars at a time.

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The Pearl Monument is situated on Corniche Street, just outside of Dhow Harbor. The sculpture of the fountain shows a huge open oyster holding a huge pearl in its mouth. This fountain honors Qatar's pearling heritage and makes for a great photo opportunity during the day and at night when it lights up. Qatar was once known as a master of pearl trading, June to September marked the period of pearl cultivation for divers from Qatar. However due to development of Japan and oil-trading industries this Qatari business took a backseat. The Pearl Monument, on the other hand, stands tall to narrate this tale.

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Open 24 hours a day; MIA Park is one of the best places to enjoy a day out in Doha. Located close to the Museum of Islamic Art, the lush green spaces at MIA park host movie screenings, art exhibitions and workshops, pop-up markets, concerts, sporting events and more. The park is studded with pop-up and aesthetic cafés, diners and stalls. Locals and tourists enjoy hosting picnics in this space; a rental picnic basket at MIA costs around 50 QR.

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Stretching over 1.5 kms, Katara Beach is located in Katara Cultural Village and is undoubtedly one of Qatar's most well-preserved beaches. Visitors can enjoy a relaxing day under the sun or partake in watersport activities like kayaking, surfing and diving. With a picturesque view of Doha's skyline, this private beach has several eateries that offer a variety of scrumptious food. Moreover, Katara has reduced its prices for adventure sports activities by 50% since Covid, making it a budget-friendly day-cation. Please note that the family beach and the men's only beach have separate entrances. Single men are not allowed on the family beach and vice versa.

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Al Bidda Park, formerly known as Al Rumaila Park, is located near Doha Bay and is one of the oldest public parks in Doha. It includes a children's playground, small shops, the Cultural Village, and a cultural heritage centre. Wadi Al Sail, a historical valley located at the northernmost tip of the park, is famous as the sunrise point. The arched monument inside the park is a popular photography point and a well-known landmark.

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Located right in the centre of Msheireb Downtown Doha, the Msheireb Museums honour the past of four historic heritage homes. All four houses are now museums dedicated to Qatar’s cultural and social development. Each house was constructed in the traditional Qatari manner with open courtyards.

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The Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Centre, commonly known as Al Fanar or Qatar Islamic Culture Centre, is located close to Doha Corniche and is a prominent landmark in the city. It is famous for its cake-like architecture and unique spiral minaret design. It is home to the tallest Mosque in Qatar and a library. The mosque and centre are open to tourists.

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The Katara Mosque, located in the heart of Katara Cultural Village, is a stunningly ornamented structure with an outstanding minaret, mosaic tiles, inscriptions, and other artistic handicrafts. The calligraphic panels are made of 24K gold-leafed glass mosaic tiles. It is inspired by architectural styles from Turkey, Turkmenistan, Syria, and northern Persia. Zainab Fadil Oglu, a renowned Turkish mosque architect, designed the Mosque.

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The Tawar mall features over 300 local and international shops, an outdoor musical water fountain and an artificial waterfall created through LEDs. Paying homage to traditional Qatari culture, the mall has a traditional Souq with a modern design where local businesses sell antiques, souvenirs, perfumes, clothes, food, and more. It also has the Bounce trampoline park with over 100 interconnected trampolines.

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The Mirqab Mall is part of Al Mirqab street in the Al Sadd central area of Doha. It is one of the most widely famous shopping streets in the capital. There is a grand musical fountain at the main entrance and a wide range of entertainment activities for kids and families, such as the Funderdome edutainment venue, the Hangout Arcade, escape rooms, Virtual Reality rooms, and more. It also boasts the Jump trampoline park with foam pits and trampolines.

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The Dar Al Salam Mall is located in the Ad Dawhah district of Doha. It is designed with a unique blend of modern and traditional Arabic architectural elements. It also has several bank branches, handicraft shops, and gold shops.

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Consisting of 21 courts for tennis, this stadium is exactly what a tennis lover is looking for. Love to play tennis or squash? This stadium is the best a player could get. It has 21 international sized tennis courts. Through this stadium, it was possible for Qatar produces more tennis players on the international level.