All about Doha
Doha is the place where the breathtaking deserts combine with stunning skylines. Being the financial capital of Qatar, Doha is one of the wealthiest cities in the world. It features awe-inspiring buildings with thought-provoking architecture and beautifully designed hotels to beat its competitors in the neighbouring middle-eastern countries. Depending upon their interests, visitors can explore innumerable places in Doha.
Whether they are history buffs or admirers of art and architecture, Doha will never disappoint keen travellers. The city of Doha is rapidly developing with fast-growing industries but the soul of the city remains in the old treasures of Doha like Souq Waqif, Falconry Souk, and ancient mosques.
Best places to visit in Doha
- Top government bodies: The Corniche, The Pearl-Qatar, National Museum of Qatar, Museum of Islamic Art
- Heritage Monuments: Souq Waqif, Katara Cultural Village, Villagio
- Religious Places: State Grand Mosque, Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, Katara Mosque
- Shopping hubs: City Centre Mall, Doha Festival City, The HUB Doha
- Parks and Gardens: Aspire Park, West Bay Family park, MIA Park
- Food: Teatro Doha, Market by Jean-Gorges, La Spiga by Paper Moon
Airport in Doha
Doha Airport is the only international airport in the province of Qatar. Named after the former Emir of Qatar, Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, it was scheduled to open in 2009 as New Doha Airport. But due to a series of delays, it finally became operational in 2014 at Hamad International Airport.
- Airport address: Hamad International Airport, Doha, Qatar
- IATA code: DOH