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Doha

Qatar's futuristic capital, where the Museum of Islamic Art and a lantern-lit souq face a skyline of glass towers.

Notable spots

  • Museum of Islamic Art

    Museum

    I. M. Pei's geometric masterpiece on its own island in the bay.

  • Souq Waqif

    Shopping

    A restored bazaar of spices, falcons and shisha cafes.

  • The Pearl-Qatar

    Area

  • Katara Cultural Village

    Culture

  • Doha Corniche

    Scenery

Doha weather & best time to visit

14-day forecast →

Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov and Dec

👕 Doha in Oct: T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Photo: Doha — Alex Sergeev (www.asergeev.com) (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikimedia