Doha is the capital city of Qatar and is located on the Persian Gulf. The city is a modern city that is rapidly developed. Due to the large amount of money that is poured into construction it is believed that the city is set to become on the of the premier cities in the Gulf.
Major attractions in Doha, Qatar
Al Koot Fort
Relics from the past are always bound to be something that captures the imagination. Regardless if it is an artifact or a site of a previous building, it is something that can provoke thinking and points to a time that occurred lifetimes ago. Countries such as Egypt, Greece, and China first come into mind as...
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Qatar Museum of Islamic Art
The Middle East is known as the cradle of Islam. Considered as the hotbed of both Muslim religion and culture, this is where the origins of Islam are directly tied. As such, most of the Muslims in the world can be seen here. As such, it shouldn’t be a surprise that one of the most...
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Singing Sand Dunes
The desert is composed of sand, a lot of sand. It may look and sound barren, but there are a lot of wonders to be seen in the desert if you know where to look. In fact, sometimes, you will not just see it you can even hear it. But there are specific desert attractions...
Read moreOther attractions in Doha include:
- Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art
- Al Khor Museum
- Sheikh Faisal Collection
- Doha Heritage Village
- Al Zubara Fort
- Heritage Library
- Corniche
- Rumeila Park
- Jungle Zone
- Al Shahaneya
Top Activities
Souq Waqif
The Middle East is known for its traditional marketplaces called souqs. A souq is an open-air marketplace located at the heart of a city. Using the concept of a free market, the vendor can dictate the price of the goods he/she sells. And while the souq is more prevalent in the Arab nations, the concept...
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The Kingdom of Aladdin
Amusement parks are always good fun for the family. Consisting of parkways, rides, and other curiosities, it stimulates the wonder of both young and old alike. In the Middle East, it’s not exactly known for having amusement parks. In fact, in this side of the Persian Gulf, there is only one park of its kind....
Read moreEvents & Festivals
- Doha Trade Fair
- Doha Food Festival
- Doha Tribeca Film Festival
- Festival of the Senses
- Qatar Masters
- Qatar Class I Powerboat Championship
- Run the World
- Emir GCC Camels Race
Getting In & Around
Airport
Doha’s only international airport is Doha International Airport (DOH). The airport has three mosques, Wi-Fi, duty free area and eateries.
Health and safety
Crime
The city is one of the safest cities in the world. Normal tourism precautions should always be taken.
When to go
Weather
Doha is fairly warm during winter and summer with temperatures ranging from 13˚C to 29˚C in winter and 25˚C to 41˚C in the summer.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average High (˚C) | 21.7 | 23.0 | 26.8 | 31.9 | 38.2 | 41.2 | 41.5 | 40.7 | 38.6 | 35.2 | 29.5 | 24.1 |
| Average Low (˚C) | 12.8 | 13.7 | 16.7 | 20.6 | 25.0 | 27.7 | 29.1 | 28.9 | 26.5 | 23.4 | 19.5 | 15.0 |
| Rainfall (mm) | 13.2 | 17.1 | 16.1 | 8.7 | 3.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 | 3.3 | 12.1 |
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