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Doha Golf Club

One of the first golf courses ever built in the Middle East, the Doha Golf Club is located in West Bay. Spread across a vast lush green field, this Golf course has 18 holes, 7,374 yards out of which 2,808 yards are devoted to the long floodlit nine-hole academy course. Open to non-members, this club also features three restaurants and a golf shop in the clubhouse. The closest metro station to DGC is Lusail, Red Line.

Doha's Wholesale Market

Located off Salwa road, Doha's Wholesale Market is an ideal place to experience the Qatari lifestyle. Restaurant owners and local businesses flock here to negotiate over bulk purchases of fruits, vegetables, and herbs.This open-air Bulk Market is crammed with boxes of fresh produce and is divided into two major sections for imported and local goods. In addition, an area is dedicated to fish with a separate subsection for varieties of fish and a fish cleaning section. Finally, a section has been kept for animals and meat where both butchered meat and live farm animals are available. You will barely notice a difference if you come here to buy small quantities. However, this market is ideal for bulk buyers to save a couple of bucks. In addition, the afternoon hours are comparatively cheaper at the market. Read More

Located next to Souq waqif, Falcon Souq is popular for the sale of falcons and their accessories. The market also specializes in selling equipment for hunting enthusiasts and flying competitions. The market is known for its onsite hospital dedicated to caring for Falcons. The visit to Falcon Souq may take up to only an hour, evenings are generally quieter and if asked nicely, shopkeepers may let you observe Falcons closely and answer all your questions about Falconry. Read More

Located in the vicinity of the Museum of Islamic Art, Gallery Al Riwaq is an art space temporarily dedicated to workshops and exhibitions. Overlooking the MIA park, this workspace caters to formal and informal art affairs, lectures and exhibitions featuring artists like Takashi Murakami and Damien Hirst. The art space can host up to 400 people on the outdoor ground, whereas the indoor area can seat up to 150 people at a time; for events that do not require seating, the indoors can host nearly 250 individuals. Read More

There are two gold souks in Doha. The new Gold Souq located near Souq Waqif, is a market with about 50 gold shops full of exquisite, pocket-friendly jewellery. The market deals mainly in 22-carat gold jewellery, but platinum, silver and pearls are also available. The best jewellery to buy in this souq as a souvenir from Qatar is a gold pendant with one's name on it in Arabic. There is also an older souq just behind the Karwa bus station. These modern markets sell genuine gold jewelry that is weighed in front of customers to ensure full transparency and comes with a certificate confirming its purity and authenticity. Read More

Gondolania is Qatar’s largest indoor theme park in Doha located inside the famous Villagio mall. This entertainment complex offers infinite entertainment options for all ages, from roller coasters to toddler activities. There is also a Gondola Boat Ride, a 12-lane bowling alley, and an Olympic-sized ice skating rink. Some popular rides among younger kids include the Kiddie boat ride, Viking swing ride, Drop Tower, and Dino Land. Bumper cars and roller coasters are some of the group activities enjoyed by families. Travellers can also enjoy a luxurious shopping experience at the Villagio mall with its collection of international brands and traditional stores. There are several eateries, cafes, and a food hall with several food joints. Read More

The hop-on and hop-off bus tour is the best way to explore the beautiful city of Doha at your own pace. The tour is conducted in attractive double-decker buses and covers all the major attractions of the city, including Souq Waqif, Pearl Qatar and the Museum of Islamic arts, and Katara Cultural Village. These buses run every 30-40 minutes, and a single pass provides unlimited access to the tour during the day and a 1-hour relaxing city tour at night. The buses stop at around 21 attractions and pick up travelers at 3 different pick-up points, passing by some of Doha's most famous hotels such as the Hilton Hotel, Sheraton, Marriott and Sharq Village and Spa. The tour also offers 24 to 48-hour complimentary access to the bus ride depending on ticket purchased and multilingual audio guides are available for a better travel experience. After booking online, tickets must be redeemed at one of the tour kiosks at the National Museum of Qatar, Museum of Islamic Art, Katara Cultural Village, and Souq Waqif stops. Read More

The Katara Art Center is located in the Katara Cultural Village in Doha and is devoted to contemporary art and trans-disciplinary creative endeavors. Founded in 2012, this Art Center leads in strengthening the cultural history of Qatar through modern art. New artists are encouraged to showcase their works through contests and exhibitions at the gallery. The exhibition space is a whopping 1,000 square meters in size. The Katara Art Gallery is a space where all artists can come together to exchange ideas in addition to hosting exhibitions since it frequently hosts conferences and workshops. Read More

Stretching over 1.5 kms, Katara Beach is located in Katara Cultural Village and is undoubtedly one of Qatar's most well-preserved beaches. Visitors can enjoy a relaxing day under the sun or partake in watersport activities like kayaking, surfing and diving. With a picturesque view of Doha's skyline, this private beach has several eateries that offer a variety of scrumptious food. Moreover, Katara has reduced its prices for adventure sports activities by 50% since Covid, making it a budget-friendly day-cation. Please note that the family beach and the men's only beach have separate entrances. Single men are not allowed on the family beach and vice versa. Read More

The Katara Mosque, located in the heart of Katara Cultural Village, is a stunningly ornamented structure with an outstanding minaret, mosaic tiles, inscriptions, and other artistic handicrafts. The calligraphic panels are made of 24K gold-leafed glass mosaic tiles. It is inspired by architectural styles from Turkey, Turkmenistan, Syria, and northern Persia. Zainab Fadil Oglu, a renowned Turkish mosque architect, designed the Mosque. The mihrab, minaret, and domes feature golden details in their design. Religious gatherings and lectures are hosted regularly inside the mosque. Tourists can visit other attractions such as The Katara Amphitheatre, Opera house, art gallery, beach, and Golden Mosque within the Katara Cultural Village. There are several popular cafes and restaurants in the near vicinity as well. Read More