DOHA’S DIVERSE NEIGHBOURHOODS

KATARA CULTURAL VILLAGE

Nestled between the golden stretch of Katara Beach and the green peaks of Katara Hills, Katara Cultural Village is a family-friendly waterfront area. There’s a Greek-inspired amphitheatre, museum and shopping mall, plus shops, restaurants and the Tasty Street outdoor food market. Explore Katara Mosque and the iconic cone-shaped Pigeon Towers that were designed to collect pigeon droppings to use for fertiliser on local farms.

THE CORNICHE

In the 1970s, the futuristic pyramid silhouette of The Sheraton Grand Doha was the only building that rose from the waterfront at the Corniche. Now, the area is home to countless luxury hotels and skyscrapers offering Doha’s best fine dining. At the southern tip of the Corniche, you’ll find The National Museum of Qatar, Museum of Islamic Art and MIA park overlooking the Arabian Gulf. Nearby, Souq Waqif is the city’s historic heart, the rebuilt market overflowing with pearls, spices, fabrics, food stalls, cafes and shisha lounges. Pull up a seat for a refreshing glass of fruit juice or local karak tea and enjoy the people watching as the souq comes alive at night.

MSHEIREB DOWNTOWN DOHA

The sleek limestone streetscape of Msheireb is the result of the regeneration project around Souq Waqif. Explore this pedestrian-friendly design district by foot, as you peruse the galleries, boutiques and contemporary cafes and restaurants. This is the heart of Doha’s thriving coffee scene, with a host of coffee shops, bakeries and patisseries.

THE PEARL-QATAR

An elegant reclaimed island to the north of West Bay that brings a touch of Europe to the Middle East. Peruse the waterfront pathways and Spanish-inspired plazas rimmed with cafes and restaurants serving everything from karak tea to Lebanese to Mediterranean fare.

LUSAIL

Dubbed ‘Future City’, Lusail is a newly developed district that’s the showpiece in Qatar’s Vision 2030 sustainable development plan. There’s the gleaming Lusail Stadium with its golden mesh façade that will host the closing FIFA World Cup™ match, as well as the Parisian-inspired Place Vendôme Shopping Mall and Lusail marina waterfront.

ASPIRE ZONE

Inland, Aspire Zone is Qatar’s home for sport. Featuring stadiums and facilities, as well as Doha’s biggest park – Aspire Park, which is a popular spot for outdoor activities and picnics.

EDUCATION CITY

This is Doha’s centre for research, and home to university campuses, Qatar National Library and Qatar Foundation HQ. It’s a green expanse with a golf course and football stadium.