A trip to City Center Doha is more event than errand for its congregations of juice-sipping Qataris and huddles of homesick expatriates. In addition to its 350 shops, tented architecture, marble flooring and glass-fronted lifts, there's an ice-skating rink, bowling alleys and climbing walls. Kids will especially enjoy the basement den filled with pool tables, arcade games and PlayStation consoles.
City Center Doha
Doha
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
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This vibrant complex is without doubt one of the most atmospheric places to explore in Qatar. Built on an ancient market site, the area remains the social…
2.14 MILES
With the largest collection of Islamic art in the world, drawn from three continents, this fabulous museum is so rich in treasure that it rewards short,…
2.53 MILES
For a glimpse of Qatari heritage, don't miss the Falcon Souq. You only have to see the scale of the market, afforded its own traditional arcaded building…
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With its opaque waters and 800m golden-sand beach, the crescent-shaped Banana Island is one of the best excursions in Qatar, even if you're not staying at…
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The much-anticipated opening of the National Museum of Qatar took place in March 2019. French architect Jean Nouvel's sprawling desert-rose-inspired…
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One of the best libraries in the world, this incredible, spaceship-like structure contains a literary wonderland of two million books, including ancient…
2.26 MILES
One of the best and most beautiful green spaces along the Doha waterfront, Museum of Islamic Art Park is home to Richard Serra's vertical steel sculpture,…
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One of Doha's best hangout spots, TaliaMare is set on a pretty beach, among pastel-coloured houses, and has a chilled-out vibe and music reminiscent of…
Nearby Doha attractions
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This pleasant, manicured city-centre park with more than five football pitches' worth of greenery is both family friendly and modern, with design features…
2. Imam Muhammad Ibn Abd Al Wahhab Mosque
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The national mosque of Qatar is the largest in the country and has a striking architectural design with a enormous fort-like appearance and dozens of…
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Doha makes full use of its attractive waterfront promenade, which stretches 7km along Doha Bay and was carefully constructed from landfill to make a…
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One of the best green spaces in the city, with lots of walkways and cycle lanes, plus manicured lawns, a children's play area and views of the Diwan, Doha…
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Visitors can walk through this sculpture, comprised of seven steel plates – a number with special spiritual significance in Qatari and Islamic culture –…
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With the largest collection of Islamic art in the world, drawn from three continents, this fabulous museum is so rich in treasure that it rewards short,…
2.26 MILES
One of the best and most beautiful green spaces along the Doha waterfront, Museum of Islamic Art Park is home to Richard Serra's vertical steel sculpture,…
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If you fancy a swim but don't want to go too far from the city, the 1.5km beach at Katara Cultural Village is a pleasant sandy stretch with inflatable…