On the Art Trail in Qatar

WHERE TO STAY Park Hyatt Doha

Located in the Msheireb Downtown Doha area, this relatively new addition to the city’s five-star hotel scene (it opened in 2019) is as sleek as you’d expect from a Park Hyatt property, with 187 rooms, three restaurants, and a two-level spa ( hyatt.com; doubles from US$230).

W Doha

For something with a bit more energy, the W in West Bay comes with cool interiors, buzzy restaurants, and a poolside bar ( wdoha.com; doubles from US$230).

WHAT TO SEE East-west/west-east

A monumental piece in western Qatar, Richard Serra’s remote installation comprises four steel monoliths planted across a kilometer of desert.

Liwan Design Studios and Labs

In a historic mid-century building in downtown Msheireb, Liwan offers private studios and coworking spaces alongside artisanal workshops and events ( liwan.org.qa).

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art

With a collection of over 9,000 objects and a dynamic exhibition schedule, Mathaf offers an Arab perspective on modern and contemporary art ( mathaf.org.qa).

M7

A creative hub in Msheireb Downtown Doha that incubates Qatari talent, especially in fashion and design ( m7.org.qa).

Museum of Islamic Art

MIA’S collections span 1,400 years and three continents and are housed in an iconic waterfront landmark by I.M. Pei ( mia.org.qa).

National Museum of Qatar

Qatar’s past, present, and future is on display at this Jean Nouvel–designed landmark, whose shape is inspired by the desert rose crystals found in Qatar’s deserts ( nmoq.org.qa).

Qatar National Library

Designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas, this diamondshaped building contains more than a million books and a sunken archive of rare books, manuscripts, and maps ( qnl.qa).

WHERE TO EAT Damasca One

Syrian comfort food amid the bustle of Souq Waqif ( damascarestaurant.com).

Jiwan

An elegant Alain Ducasse outpost on the fourth floor of the National Museum of Qatar, with a contemporary Qatari menu and equally impressive views over Doha Bay ( jiwan.qa).

Saasna

Qatari fine dining in Barahat Msheireb square ( saasnaqatar.com).