Everyone knows that Qatar is home to the headquarters of major oil and gas companies and serves as an international hub for transit passengers traveling via Qatar Airways, hence the city offers quite a few attractions for travelers staying in Doha for few days or for business or pleasure. Let us be your guide for all of the best that Qatar has to offer.

1. Explore the Heritage and Culture of Qatar
The ancient forts and towers are evidence to the architectural and urbanistic wealth of the ancient civilizations that once lived in Qatar. Doha Fort is home to many of Qatar's traditional handcrafts, exhibits including Bedouin Sadu, fishing boats, handcrafts, gypsum and wooden ornaments which showcase the daily life of craft workers in the past. Al Zubara Fort & Museum is one of the oldest museums in Qatar and the oldest archeological site famous for its fort. It features a lot of antiques that showcase the history of Doha.

Attraction Highlights: Katara Cultural Village, Al Wakra, Al-Jassasiya , Al Wajba Fort, Al-Zubarah town, Al-Wsel, Barzan towers

2. Shopping
Shopping in Doha is an incredible experience. You have a choice of either traditional or modern shopping. Get lost in the alleyways, and snare yourself a bargain as you walk through the winding laneways and stalls of the Gold Souq and Souk Waqif which stocks everything from spices and antique jewellery to colourful textiles. But if you appreciate the finest luxury in Doha, they have air-conditioned shopping malls which are the perfect place for some retail therapy in Doha. The Doha City Center mall which is right beside our hotel, hosts over two hundred international luxury and retail stores. Nevertheless, Qatar has Villagio Mall, an Italian themed with its long indoor canal and gondolas, shopping and entertainment mall close to Aspire Sports Zone.

Attraction Highlights: Gold Souq, Landmark Mall, Exclusive Boutique on the Pearl Doha, Gate Mall, Lagoona Mall, Souq Waqif, City Centre Doha

3. Learn more on Arts, Culture and Religion
Discover the true essence of Islamic Arts in Doha by starting off the tour at one of Doha's impressive architectural structures - The Museum of Islamic Arts. The Museum has an enormous collection of Persian rugs, Turkish mosaics, artworks and wood carvings. The Museum also contains artifact, manuscripts and precious materials that showcase the historical culture, excellence and intellectual aspects of Islamic Culture. Mathaf Arab Museum of Modern Art is an educational institute dedicated to Arab culture which houses a permanent collection of unique and modern Arab arts such as an artist’s use of gunpowder as a medium of Art.

Attraction Highlights: Islamic Culture Center, Grand Mosque, Mathaf Arab Museum of Modern Art, Museum of Islamic Arts and Qatar National Museum.

4. Walk or Cruise the Corniche
One thing you should have on your bucket list when visiting Doha, is to take a cruise on a traditional wooden boat known as “Dhow” or an exclusive yacht cruise. Depart from the Pearl islands, slowly cruise your way to the Doha Corniche and you will be in awe of Doha’s skyline. Take a stroll along Doha Corniche and capture great photos.

Attraction Highlights: Doha Corniche and Dhow/Yacht Cruise.

5. Desert Adventures in Doha

The desert is not just all dry air and sand, well it is, but it is also a great location for some fun activities. Board on a Desert Safari adventure to the beautiful landscape where the Inland sea meets the desert. It involves a drive out of the city to the edge of the desert with the use of 4 x 4 jeeps where you will be welcomed to Bedouin style tents. Strap yourself and get ready for an adrenaline pumped action drive through sand dunes and smooth sandy mountains. A short drive further takes you to the inland sea where beautiful deep blue waters contrast with the sweeping golden dunes. An amazing sight not to miss.

Attraction Highlights: Desert Safari, Dunes and Wadi Bashing, Singing Sand Dunes.

6. Sports and Recreation
From football, tennis, squash, watersports, fishing, golf, horse race, camel race, you name it, Qatar has it. Play a round of gold at the Doha Golf Club or team up with friends to watch a local football game where you can experience live Arabic football chants to the sounds of local drums. This international sports destination is part of the development of sporting excellence that the state of Qatar is working towards especially with the 2022 World Cup event.

Attraction Highlights: Camel Racing at Al Shahaniya racetrack, Golfing, WaterSports, Doha Beaches, Fishing, Blokarting, Football, Aspire Zone.

7. Nightlife in Doha
When day turns to night, the iconic skyline of the city lights up and the stars come out in Doha.
Traverse events around Doha from five star signature restaurants and bars to sassy shisha lounge, movie premiere events, musical show, international singer concert and lots more. There are bars and restaurants to mix and mingle and dance to the music by popular DJs.

Attraction Highlights: The Pearl Qatar, West Bay Area

8. Stopover at Al Maha Sanctuary
Al Maha Sanctuary also known as Arabian Sanctuary in Doha is home to the endangered desert deer, Arabian Oryx which is otherwise identified as the symbol of Qatar. Currently, Department of Wildlife Conservation manages the Sanctuary and there are more than 1,000 under protection in reserves at Shahaniya, Ras Ushaijrij and Al Maszhabiya.

9. Stroll around Parks and Gardens
Qatar has no scarcity when it comes to parks and gardens. Parks and gardens may be just the place to visit with family on a leisurely evening or weekend. Majority of the parks are well-maintained. Aspire Park is a park located in Aspire Zone.

It is Doha's biggest park. A great place to have picnics and family outings, while overlooking the Aspire Tower, especially at night. The park has different features as well such as beautiful fountains, playgrounds for children, and other fun features. It has the only lake in Qatar, a small hill which can be a good venue to bond with one's family, a coffee shop where different kinds of beverages can be bought, and various kinds of trees, both rare and common.

Attraction Highlights: Aspire Park, Corniche, Al Rumailah Park, Al Wakrah Park, Museum of Islamic Art Park, Dahl Al Hamam Park, Barzan Olympic Park and Huwaila 4 Park.

10. Visit Future Qatar
As Doha becomes a fast developing city and gears up for the 2022 World Cup, a number of key projects are undergoing construction.
Lusail City, just off the West bay lagoon will be home to residential buildings, island resorts, commercial district, marinas and luxury shopping facilities.
Aspire Zone, also known as Doha Sports City is a 250-hectare sporting complex, just about 20 minutes away from the hotel. The complex features various porting facilities.
Education City, an initiative put forward by Qatar Foundation in an effort to make Qatar a leader in innovative education and research.