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Top 10 places to visit in Doha
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items These are my favourite places to visit if you are in Doha for a few days. Uber is inexpensive and you can reach most places quickly. There is also the metro which must be the cleanest and cheapest metro in the world.
Souk Waqif one of the first stops and main tourist attraction in Doha . It’s a labyrinth of alleyways selling everything from spices, perfumes, abayas to cute little restaurants tucked away from the hustle and bustle in the side streets .
Souq Waqif
Beautiful mosque in Katara Cultural village close to the corniche. It’s close to Galleries Lafayette and a parade of high end designer shops and restaurants as well the famous Food hall. Great spot for pictures and is packed with families gathering a...
Doha Cultural Village
I was intrugued to see the Venetian gondolas in a canal slapped right in the centre of this small, shopping mall ! Thet have even recreated an artificial blue sky to mimic the Venice scene. Not many shops here but there is a large Carrefoure, an indo...
Villaggio Mall
Its one of the best places in the world if you are interested in exploring Islamic art. It houses an amazing collection of pieces. There is even a recreation of an Ottoman room for the Sultans along with some items of lavish clothing and coffee cups. You won't find those in Starbucks !. The building itself is of modern architectural style with a islamic design element to it that is very unique. For pictures head outside for a view across the water showing the city in its full glory.
Museum of Islamic Art
Watch the outdoor fountain show which takes place hourly (best seen in the evening). It reminded me of the Bellagio fountain show in Las Vegas only much grander. I say this is a mall but it could be palace. In fact it is designed to resemble a French...
Place Vendôme Qatar
Doha boat ride at Sunset and watch the sun go down over the city skyline . Best view at night as all buildings are lit up and make for some great photo shots.
Doha Dow Boat Ride
New Year celebrations here . Get there early place is packed out with families . A few shops along boulevard and few places to eat but could be more .
Lusail City: Qatar's Future City
Open air mall that is air conditioned. Yes you heard that right .
Many crystal display each individual and unique that you can walk on . Place is very popular with families and people watching.
Gewan Island
The Pearl nice little spot in the evening for dinner by the canal. Venetian inspired buildings.
The Pearl-Qatar
Mina District
Spent the afternoon here browsing the handicraft shops, vivid murals and ventured in to the magnificent fish market. Ended the morning by having lunch by the water. Plenty of restaurant choices . I stumbled across the fish market. It ...
Mina District | Old Doha Port | A picture-perfect haven