An intimate venue for public art projects, QM Gallery Katara is located within Katara Cultural Village, which houses theatres, concert halls, and restaurants. The QM Gallery provides a platform for Qatar’s museums to present their collections. To foster a personal connection with audiences, the gallery hosts artists whose work centres around human themes. These include Yan Pei Ming’s portraits of famous Arabs and Brigitte Lacombe’s examination of female athletes in the Arab world.

How to get there ?

• Katara Cultural Village is easily accessible by car.
• Katara Cultural Village Metro Station on the Red Line.

Location

• Katara Cultural Village, Doha

Phone

• +974 4402 8888

For More Information, Please Visit:
https://qm.org.qa/en/visit/museums-and-galleries/al-riwaq/

On a purpose-built island abutting the Corniche, Doha’s waterfront promenade, the building itself is an architectural wonder designed by Pritzker Prize winning architect I.M. Pei. The museum contains four floors of permanent and temporary exhibitions, gift shop, a café and a haute cuisine restaurant IDAM by renowned chef Alain Ducasse, on the fifth floor. It is also home to a heritage library, with a collection of 21,000 books including 2000 rare editions in both Arabic and English.

How to get there ?

• The Museum of Islamic Art is easily accessible via car or a taxi (Uber is widely used, alternatively Karwa). The distance from Hamad International Airport is approximately 15 minutes.
• The nearest metro station is Qatar National Museum, Gold line.

Location

• MIA Park, the Corniche

Tickets:

• One Pass Holder- Free
• Adult and GCC Residents QAR 50
• Adult – Qatar Residents - Free
• Child (age 16 and under) Free

Phone

• +974 4422 4444

For More Information, Please Visit:
https://mia.org.qa/en/

Astronomy lovers will discover many celestial delights at Qatar’s first planetarium, which opened in December 2018 in time for Qatar National Day. Learn about astronomy, geology, atmosphere, weather, oceans and more.

Discoveries inside Al Thuraya Planetarium

• Astronomical Dome: The large astronomical dome is where you can catch free shows in air-conditioned comfort, projected on a 22-metre screen. With space for 200 people, feel like you’re travelling to far-flung places in the galaxy, with stories told in 2D and 3D.
• Events Terrace: Outside the 2,240 sqm planetarium, a vast terrace overlooking the sea serves as a platform for events and activities, providing entertainment and education for young and old.
• Museum: Don’t miss the museum, where you’ll learn about the split of the moon in the time of the Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him), see model replicas of space crafts and take photos with real-life NASA space suits. You can also find out how much you’ll weigh on different planets and take a closer look at space equipment used by astronauts.

Location:

• Katara Cultural Village, Building 41, Doha

Phone:

• +974 4408 2067+947 44082067

For More Information, Please Visit:
http://althuraya.katara.net/

Built on the site of Doha’s century old trading market, on the banks of the Wadi Musheireb, Souq Waqif feels like an anachronism, particularly against the backdrop of Doha’s dramatic modernist skyline. With its mud-daubed buildings, the market harkens to a bygone era while remaining a hub of activity, where commerce and gossip collide. Souq Waqif’s winding alleys offer a tableau of traditional street life.

12 things to do in Souq Waqif

• Make like Midas at the Gold Souq
• Hold a falcon in your hand
• Check out some camels and horses
• Indulge in some retail therapy
• Take in some art
• Spice up your life
• Learn about pearls
• Buy some local beauty products
• Eat like a champ
• Chill like a local
• Feel like Persian royalty
• Enjoy the street performances

How to get there ?

• Souq Waqif is accessible via car or taxi (Uber is widely used, alternatively Karwa). There is also underground parking available.
• Take the east to west Gold Line that commences at Ras Bu Aboud to get off at the Souq Waqif station.

Location

• Souq waqif, Doha, Qatar

For More Information, Please Visit:
https://souqwaqif.qa/

Designed by Rem Koolhaas, the diamond shaped exterior of the library belies its spacious interior, which prioritizes light and visibility. The bookshelves themselves are an integral part of the building, rising out of the floor and blending into the architecture; Innovative technologies are seamlessly integrated throughout the building, enhancing accessibility and efficiency.

How to get there ?

• In the Ceremonial Court parking lot where there is a shuttle bus to the library every 15 minutes.
• QNL is accessible by the Doha Metro. Qatar National Library Station is on the Green line.

Phone

• +974 4454 0100

Opening Hours

• Saturday to Thursday: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
• Friday: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location

• Education City Qatar, District of Freedom, Al Luqta St.

For More Information, Please Visit:
https://www.qnl.qa/en

Located at the point where the Middle East meets Asia, the compact peninsular state of Qatar has long been a melting pot of cultures. With a staggering array of cultural venues, including museums, galleries and public art, Qatar offers a potent mix of tradition and modernism. Spelled in the ancient manner, Katara is a self-styled cultural village nestled between the gleaming financial district of West Bay, and the half-moon towers of The Pearl residential neighbourhood. Bordered by a vast beach on one side, and the twin Katara Hills on the other, Katara is Doha’s go-to destination for art, culture and cuisine.

Top things to do here:

• Visit the Katara Mosque
• Visit the Gold Mosque
• Discover the Amphitheatre
• Explore 21 High Street
• Explore Al Thuraya Planetarium
• Enjoy beach activities
• Walk at the Katara Hills

For More Information, Please Visit:
https://www.katara.net/

Qanat Quartier precinct is a private and picturesque community where Venetian charm meets Arabian chic. With pastel-colored low-rise buildings, intricate canals, pedestrian-friendly piazzas, Qanat Quartier precinct is the State of Qatar’s very own little Venice. Each waterway is spanned by stylish bridges further evoking the soul of Italian romantic living. A wide choice of boutiques and outlets offer a great shopping experience. Residents and visitors can pick from a large variety of F&B outlets that are sure to satisfy all palates. The district boasts a world-class beach front with outstanding views, and a visitor parking space for over 1,000 cars.

Top things to do:

• Canal boat ride
• Shopping at Qanat Quartier, The Pearl of Island
• Cruise along The Qanat Quartier

For More Information, Please Visit:
https://www.thepearlqatar.com/

Msheireb Downtown Doha contains over 100 buildings with commercial and residential properties as well as retail and cultural offerings, and stunning Barahat or courtyard. It also includes niche retail and a variety of al fresco dining options as well as entertainment venues, Qatar Academy Msheireb, and four hotels: Mandarin Oriental Doha, Al Wadi Hotel MGallery, Park Hyatt Hotel and Boutique Hotel. Not to mention the Msheireb Museums, a project by Msheireb Properties that celebrates the history of Qatar through four heritage houses in the heart of Msheireb Downtown Doha.

How to get there ?

• Msheireb Downtown Doha (MDD) is strategically located in the heart of Doha, adjacent to the Amiri Diwan, Souq Waqif, and the financial district across Grand Hamad Street. The nearest metro station is the Msheireb station, located on Wadi Msheireb St.
• Msheireb is also accessible by metro (Red line, Green line, Gold line), "Msheireb" station.

Location

• Msheireb Downtown, Ad-Dawḥah

Phone

• +974 4008 8888

For More Information, Please Visit:
https://www.msheireb.com/