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Khalifa International Stadium

The Khalifa International Stadium is also known as the Qatar National Stadium. It is one of the venues for the 2022 FIFA World Cup to be hosted in Doha. It is located in Al Rayyan, west of Doha. With an intended seating capacity of 52,000, it is considered to be Qatar’s main football stadium and is a part of the Doha Sports City complex. Opened in 1976, the stadium is named after the former Emir of Qatar, Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani. The unique double-arched shape is its most distinguishing feature. The stadium has hosted several sports events, such as the Arabian Gulf Cup, the FIFA Club World Cup™, and IAAF World Athletics Championships. The Villagio Mall, a park, and two high-end hotels are at a short distance from the stadium. Read More

Doha's finest shopping and lifestyle hub, Lagoona Mall, is located in the posh West Bay residential lagoon at the Zig Zag towers. Lagoona mall is a shopper's paradise with over 180 stores, including exclusive boutiques and high-end brands, cafes, a supermarket, a gym, and a stage for live entertainment. The huge parking space at Lagoona can house up to 2000 cars at a time.

Located in the Al Gharafa area, Landmark mall is a beautiful Qatari-Castle-like mall stretching over 11 acres. Boasting multiple international and local brands, this mall is a must-visit for shopping lovers in Doha. The mall also offers a multi-screen Cineplex, a Carrefour hypermarket, a food court, fine dining and family restaurants with a wide selection of scrumptious cuisines, and the Circus Land amusement park. Designed like a carnival, the Circus Land is an indoor amusement park with multiple entertainment options for the kids, including rides, games and stores. In addition, the cinema land within the park's boundaries houses three theatres for movies, plays and concerts. Read More

Mathaf is originally an Arabic word that translates to Museum. This Arabic Museum of modern art boasts a selection of over 9,000 artworks important to the cultural history of Qatar. Located in the Education City, this museum is spread over 5,500 square meters and offers distinct insight into modern Arabic art. Mathaf focuses on initiating the conversation about art and artists in the making and is an exciting platform for the exhibition of art. Read More

Open 24 hours a day; MIA Park is one of the best places to enjoy a day out in Doha. Located close to the Museum of Islamic Art, the lush green spaces at MIA park host movie screenings, art exhibitions and workshops, pop-up markets, concerts, sporting events and more. The park is studded with pop-up and aesthetic cafés, diners and stalls. Locals and tourists enjoy hosting picnics in this space; a rental picnic basket at MIA costs around 50 QR.

The Mirqab Mall is part of Al Mirqab street in the Al Sadd central area of Doha. It is one of the most widely famous shopping streets in the capital. There is a grand musical fountain at the main entrance and a wide range of entertainment activities for kids and families, such as the Funderdome edutainment venue, the Hangout Arcade, escape rooms, Virtual Reality rooms, and more. It also boasts the Jump trampoline park with foam pits and trampolines. Mirqab mall pairs its modern design with traditional Arabic architectural elements. The mall offers many international and Middle Eastern restaurants, cafes, and fast food joints. Read More

Located right in the centre of Msheireb Downtown Doha, the Msheireb Museums honour the past of four historic heritage homes. All four houses are now museums dedicated to Qatar’s cultural and social development. Each house was constructed in the traditional Qatari manner with open courtyards. The Bin Jelmood house, the residence of a former slaver, exhibits the social, cultural, and economic impacts of slavery through audio-visual exhibits. It also has an in-house library. The Company House traces the rich legacy of the petroleum history of Qatar. It was the headquarters of the first oil company in the country. The Mohammed Bin Jassim House explores Doha’s traditionally rich history and how it shapes Doha’s future. The Radwani House represents traditional family life in Qatar and its evolution throughout history. At the opposite end of the museums lies the Barahat Msheireb courtyard area filled with cafes and restaurants. A large mosque surrounds the museums, and the iconic Souq Waqif is nearby. Read More

The Museum of Illusions is a one of its kind museum based on captivating illusions and interactive activities for all ages. It is located in one of the top shopping malls in Doha, the Gate Mall. See a collection of holograms, experiment with amazing tricks and observe the art installations. The museum hosts different rooms, each with unique illusions to trick your senses through the use of science and maths. Some of these rooms include the Chair illusion, the Ames room, the rotated room, and the anti-gravity room. Some of the crowd's favourite illusions are Holograms, vortex tunnels, Stereograms, kaleidoscopes, hollow face illusions, and more. The Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre is located right across the street. The museum of illusions offers Braille and has specially-trained staff. Read More

The traditional market of the Omani Souq is located on Salwa Road in Doha and deals exclusively in goods imported from Oman. This open-shop market is choke-full of Omani goods, from ceramics and woven baskets to dried fruits, nuts and spices. The market has a separate section exclusively selling various flowers and foliage plants. The market is a perfect place to shop for oud perfumes and authentic omani frankincense. The market also sells white truffles at throw away prices during certain times of the year, if the desert receives enough rain.Flowers such as daisies, hydrangeas, chrysanthemums, sunflowers and pansies are readily available in the souq, as are some unique bonsai plants. The souq also sells local produce, such as fresh fruit and vegetables. There are numerous nurseries in the vicinity that are worth exploring. It is recommended to haggle as much as possible to avoid buying overpriced goods. Read More

The Pearl Monument is situated on Corniche Street, just outside of Dhow Harbor. The sculpture of the fountain shows a huge open oyster holding a huge pearl in its mouth. This fountain honors Qatar's pearling heritage and makes for a great photo opportunity during the day and at night when it lights up. Qatar was once known as a master of pearl trading, June to September marked the period of pearl cultivation for divers from Qatar. However due to development of Japan and oil-trading industries this Qatari business took a backseat. The Pearl Monument, on the other hand, stands tall to narrate this tale. Read More