engage all your senses

Cultivate Your Mind
Marvel at the world’s premier collection of Islamic art and handicrafts at the Museum of Islamic Arts, designed by renowned architect I.M.Pei. His understated, elegant design is quickly becoming a Doha landmark. Immerse yourself in uniquely Qatari music, dance, theatre and poetry at the annual Doha Cultural Festival. Held every March, the festival attracts visitors from around the world and is one of the largest of its kind.

Enter a modern architectural masterpiece, the unmistakable winged shape of Arata Isozaki’s towering Qatar National Library. When completed, it will also house the Museum of Science and Natural History as well as gallery spaces.

Rejuvenate Your Body
Revel in the beautiful waters of the Arabian Gulf. Besides swimming, you’ll find boating, windsurfing, water-skiing, jet-skiing, fishing and scuba diving on two artificial reefs. Challenge your skills on some of the most demanding golf courses anywhere.

The Doha Golf Club’s outstanding par 72 course hosts major international golf championships. There’s also the 9-hole Academy Course for a more relaxed game. Browse Qatar’s many malls for a modern shopping experience. The world’s finest brands are readily available, as are entertainment and recreational venues for the whole family. Work up a sweat with a few sets of tennis or squash. Courts are available at most of Qatar’s fine hotels, which also have fitness centres, swimming pools, and complete spa facilities for a massage or even a full treatment.

Take a leisurely stroll along the broad sweep of the Doha Corniche. Fronting this gracefully curving seaside promenade are many of the city’s best hotels and attractions.

Uplift Your Soul
Wonder at the sheer beauty of the desert near Khor Al Udaid, the Inland Sea. Then hold on for a thrilling off-road safari, tearing up and down the towering sand dunes. Lose yourself for an afternoon among the shops and stalls of Doha’s Souq Waqif, the country’s oldest and best known bazaar.

Find everything from perfumes and jewellery to spices and traditional crafts. Step into the past in Qatar’s historic forts and seaside towns, including the enigmatic Al Zubarah Fort. Nearby excavations have uncovered the walls of an ancient city, now preserved as the Al Zubarah Heritage Site.