Qatar
Doha: Souqs, Skylines and the Inland Sea
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Sleek and cultured, Doha balances a buzzing traditional souq with world-class museums and a gleaming waterfront skyline.
In the city
The atmospheric Souq Waqif, I. M. Pei's Museum of Islamic Art, and the cultural village of Katara.
Beyond
A desert safari to Khor Al Adaid, the rare "inland sea" where the dunes meet the Gulf. Easy to reach on a stopover or a short break.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 — Doha
Souq & corniche
- Souq Waqif
- Museum of Islamic Art
- Doha Corniche
- Waterfront Hotel, West Bay
- Mumbai (BOM) → Doha (DOH)
💡 Souq Waqif is best after dark — dinner, shisha and live oud music make for a perfect first evening in Doha.
Day 2 — Doha
Modern icons
- The Pearl Island
- Katara Cultural Village
- National Museum of Qatar
- Waterfront Hotel, West Bay
Day 3 — Doha
Inland sea safari
- Inland Sea
- Sealine Sand Dunes
- Waterfront Hotel, West Bay
Gulf break
- • Modest, breathable clothing
- • Sunglasses & scarf for the desert
- • A light jacket for evenings
- • Cash for the souq
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