Museum of Islamic Art
A pale stone building on its own island at the end of the Corniche, designed by I. M. Pei. Galleries hold Islamic metalwork, ceramics, textiles and manuscripts from across the world.
Doha Corniche and West Bay
The capital's skyline and seafront promenade, where visitors find the Museum of Islamic Art and rides on traditional dhow boats.
Attractive locations
Doha Tower
A cylindrical high-rise in West Bay with a ribbed, patterned facade inspired by traditional Arab screens. It is a landmark of the skyline, best seen from the waterfront.
Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab Mosque
Qatar's state mosque, with a vast prayer hall under many small domes. Visitors may enter outside prayer times with modest dress, and guides can explain its architecture.
Al Bidda Park
A large green park beside the Corniche, with shaded walkways, lawns and sculptures. It gives a pleasant break from the city and has views toward the skyline.
Doha Corniche
A long curved waterfront promenade along Doha Bay, lined with palms and walking paths. It gives skyline views of West Bay and passes close to the Museum of Islamic Art.
Airports
Hamad International Airport DOH
It is about 7 km in a straight line from Doha Corniche and West Bay.
Scams and safe taxis
Weather by month
Each month shows its average temperature in °C and its mm of rain per month.
- Jan17.5 °C6 mm
- Feb18.6 °C5 mm
- Mar22.2 °C4 mm
- Apr26.9 °C5 mm
- May32.1 °C0 mm
- Jun34.5 °C0 mm
- Jul36.1 °C0 mm
- Aug36.3 °C0 mm
- Sep34.1 °C0 mm
- Oct30.4 °C2 mm
- Nov25.0 °C10 mm
- Dec19.9 °C9 mm
Driest months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. Wettest months: Jan, Nov, Dec.
Costs
Prices here are about 56% of US prices (World Bank, 2025). This compares a country's overall prices, not the cost of a trip.
Festivals and events
culture
Qatar National Day (18 December)
Fireworks and a parade take place on the Corniche.
culture
Qatar National Day (18 December)
Fireworks and a parade take place on the Corniche.
Who can help
Emergency
999 for police, ambulance and fire.
local government
Visit Qatar (Qatar Tourism)
Helps with: Qatar's tourism body. Its contact page gives a local line, 106, and an international number, plus an email address for visitor questions.
Who qualifies: Anyone visiting Qatar or planning a trip there.
Phone: +974 4406 9921
Email: contact@visitqatar.qa
local government
Qatar emergency number 999
Helps with: Qatar's emergency number. The Visit Qatar safety page says emergency response is available by calling 999 and lists a tourism hotline, 106, as well.
Who qualifies: Anyone in Qatar facing an emergency.
Phone: 999
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Qatar Red Crescent Society
Helps with: Qatar's national Red Crescent society, a humanitarian charity founded in 1978. Its website has information on its projects; no phone number or address was shown on the page.
Who qualifies: People who want information about the society's humanitarian work.