Discovering Doha

Getting There Air India (airindia.com) flies non-stop from Delhi to Doha.

Stay Banyan Tree Doha Parisian designer Jacques Garcia created the interiors of this property in Mushaireb—including Vertigo, a 28th-floor bar overlooking the city. Doubles from `24,681; banyantree.com

Mandarin Oriental Located in Msheireb Downtown Doha, this David Collins Studio–designed hotel is within walking distance of both MIA and NMoQ. Doubles from `47,119; mandarin oriental.com

See Culture Pass Club A members-only arts club and collaborative space that will have houses available to the public for short-term stays. culturepass club.com

East-West/West-East In the middle of the desert, two hours west of Doha, a series of four steel monoliths created by American sculptor Richard Serra stretches over three kilometres. qm.org.qa

Education City Designed by Japanese architect Arata Isozaki, this city-within-a-city is home to multiple cultural and research institutions, branches of eight universities, and the Qatar National Library. qf.org.qa

Fire Station Artist in Residence This former civildefence building now functions as a contemporary art space committed to supporting artists through residence programmes and public shows. firestation.org.qa

M7 An artistic hub in Msheireb Downtown Doha that incubates local talent, especially in fashion, and hosts regular exhibitions. m7.org.qa

Museum of Islamic Art On the city’s Corniche along Doha Bay, the I M Pei–designed MIA holds a collection that spans 14 centuries. mia.org.qa

National Museum of Qatar Designed by Jean Nouvel in the form of the desert rose, this 52,026 sq m gallery examines Qatar’s past, present, and future. nmoq.org.qa

Place Vendôme Inspired by the 18th-century square in Paris, this mixed-use project in neighbouring Lusail will open in February and feature over 500 retail outlets, restaurants, hotels, and entertainment venues. placevendome qatar.com

Qatar National Convention Centre Arata Isozaki designed this LEED-certified building in Education City that houses Maman, a giant spider sculpture by Louise Bourgeois. qncc.qa

Eat Damasca One Syrian comfort food in Souq Waqif. Entrées `598–`2,617; damasca restaurant.com

Em Sherif Authentic regional dishes are served on the roof of the Sheraton Grand Doha Resort in West Bay. Prix fixe `6,133; emsherif.com

Nourlaya Contemporary Try Sri Lankan cuisine at this lively corner restaurant in Msheireb Downtown Doha. Entrées `972–`4,861; instagram.com/ nourlaya.qa

Torba Farmers Market A sustainabilityminded vendor and cafe in Education City selling organic meals and produce. farmers market.qa.