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Doha's transformation into a premier Gulf city has seen many ages, from its legacy as a pearling and fishing village at the beginning of the 20th century to the ultra-modern business hub it is today. The rapidly developing city showcases a skyline of futuristic high-rises lined up against the coast of the Persian Gulf, best admired through a traditional ‘dhow’ cruise or a walk along the Doha Corniche.

Adventure sports in Doha are all about its sand, sky and sea. The dramatic terrain of Doha’s deserts makes it an ideal destination for dune bashing and quad biking. You can enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the city from a relaxed hot-air balloon ride or by freefalling from a plane with your skydiving instructor. To experience the beauty of Qatar’s shoreline and clear waters, you can give water sports such as surfing, kayaking and scuba diving a go.

The capital city of Qatar welcomes all types of travellers and shoppers. You can take a stroll along the winding lanes and mud-daubed structures of the Souq Waqif, a marketplace that sells handicrafts, spices and souvenirs. Steering away from the traditional market, you can explore high-street and luxury brands at plush arcades such as the Villaggio, Mall of Qatar and Lagoona Mall.

Tonight

From £36 per night

This weekend

From £89 per night

Next weekend

From £89 per night

Most popular time to visit October–December
Cheapest time to visit January–March
Local currency QAR 10 = £2.19
Language Arabic
Average weekend price £95 per night
Average weekday price £108 per night
Typical stay 1 night

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10

I mostly eat fish meals.

5 May 2024

I mostly eat fish meals. I have been into few different restaurants , I liked them all. I enjoyed the shoping malls. Very clean with fair prices . Easy to go around with recent under grounds trains. Very comfortable and very cheap. You do not need to hire a car to move around. Not to use taxi unless it urgent because trains are more worthy to use.

Sami
Sami Sweden
10

Easy to get around via metro and Uber is cheap.

1 May 2024

Easy to get around via metro and Uber is cheap. Food can be a bit expensive. Many tourist places to visit, would definitely recommend during the night it is more beautiful as during the day it is very hot. Very clean and calm city, would definitely visit again. For shopping I think it is more expensive than Dubai.

Mahomed
Mahomed Mozambique
10

We only had 1 day in Doha, however wished we had more time.

30 April 2024

We only had 1 day in Doha, however wished we had more time. We went to the local markets which were fantastic! Our tour driver took us wherever needed and was extremely friendly and helpful. Doha is a great place to visit for cultural and compared to Aus $$$ it is reasonably cheap.

Daniela
Daniela Australia
10

Doha is one of the best places for trip with your family,...

17 March 2024

Doha is one of the best places for trip with your family, there are a lot of options for shopping, leisure and taking a break from daily routine. The city is very vibrant, clean and safe for travelers of all age group. A must visit for those who enjoys family night life with excellent options for food and shopping. Please don’t miss attractions like Lusail, Katara beach and The Pearl Island.

Be005
Be005 Bahrain
10

Beautiful city with exceptional architecture, very clean,...

15 March 2024

Beautiful city with exceptional architecture, very clean, beautiful souk with many restaurants for every taste, most places of interest are reachable by metro,visits of the national museum and the museum of islamic art are a must!

Wolfgang
Wolfgang Austria
10

The metros worked brilliantly and were so inexpensive.

14 March 2024

The metros worked brilliantly and were so inexpensive. We also found that we could walk to most places and that the times given on Google Maps overestimated the length of time it took to get places. We loved eating dinner at the Souq Waqif and exploring the sites. We found we didn't need a guide for seeing the city sites and enjoyed riding the metro to see them.

Bloomer
Bloomer South Africa

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