.:: Tourist Attractions

Sealine Beach Resort:
Situated 55 km from the capital, the resort offers a large variety of rooms, villas and chalets - all overlooking the sea; alongside with many sports and recreational activities and a number of restaurants.

Tel: 4765299
Fax: 4765298
Reservation: 4765233


Al-Gharriyya Resort:
This resort lies on the waterfront of al-Gharriyya area in the north. It comprises a number of super deluxe villas, children playgrounds, a swimming pool and restaurants.
Tel: 4728000 / 4728888
Fax: 4728877

Entertainment City (the Kingdom of Aladdin):
The Kingdom of Aladdin lies in the West Bay area. It has more than 18 play features to suit all age groups. It also has a rest house, an artificial lagoon, a theater and a cafeteria. It opens from 4 pm to 11 pm from Sunday through Friday. Mondays and Wednesdays are dedicated exclusively for ladies and children under 12.
Tel. 4831001

The Zoo:
The zoo lies 20 km from Doha on Salwa Road. It has a varied collection of animals, reptiles and birds as well as a mini amusement park for children. The zoo opens from 3 pm to 7 pm and closes on Saturdays.
Tel. 4585858

Al- Rumaila Park:
This park lies on Doha Corniche. It has grass areas, children rides, a popular market and restaurants. It opens around the clock and entrance is free of charge.
Tel. 4435348

Dahl El-Hamam Public Park:
Situated in KHhalifa Al-Shamalia, this public park contains several green lawns, passages for walking in addition to playgrounds for children. It is open for families free of charges.
Tel:4865097

Khor Al Udaid Beach:
This beach lies on the southeastern most part of the country, 78 km from Doha. This beautiful beach is distinguished by its fine sand dunes that can be as high as 40 meters in some locations. Other fine beaches include Fuwairit, Dukhan and others.

Al Jassasiya:
Al Jassasiya is a range of rocky hills overlooking the northeastern coast of the country between the two villages of Al Huwailah and Fuwairit. They are famous for their numerous stone carvings and engravings, some of which date back to prehistoric times.

Al Maha Sanctuary:
This tourist attraction is established to protect Al Maha (oryx) the endangered desert antelope.

Doha Golf Club

Nothing reflects the natural beauty and diverse landscape of Qatar more than Doha Golf Club.  Designed by Peter Harradine and unveiled in 1997, the 7355-yard 18-hole Championship Course and floodlit 9-hole Academy Course provide a variety of challenges that will appeal to both the novice golfer and the seasoned professional.  8 strategically positioned lakes, 65 giant cacti, numerous imposing limestone rock formations and an abundance of lush and lengthy green fairways present a startling contrast to the desert that lies beyond. Doha Golf Club is home to the annual European and Asian PGA Tour Qatar Masters with Doha's Championship Course proving to be one of the longest par 72 courses on the tour.

The Perl Project

The Pearl-Qatar is a multi-billion dollar rediscovered island spanning over an area of nearly 4-million square meters. Creating over 32 kilometers of new coastline, the island will be home to over 40,000 residents in more than 15,000 dwellings within 13 inspiring precincts by 2011. The island will comprise of Villas, Residential Complexes, Hotels, Commercial markets, Restaurants, Entertainment facilities, Schools, Mosques, Social and recreation centers. The Pearl project offers an investment opportunity for expatriates on Island. You can learn more about the project  from the website : www.udcqatar.com.  

North Beach Project

The Northern Beach Project locates in the coast on the northern side of the Ritz Calton Hotel in the area of 32 kms square completing the Gulf Pearl Project. The venture will consist of special recreation utilities for families, attracting the visitors and the residents in the day time.

Desert Safaris

The tour operators with wide experience in organizing desert safaris in Qatar offer tourists an opportunity to unravel the mysteries of the desert and sand dunes on a four wheel drive driven by a highly experienced driver. The tourist can reach to the height of 60 meters climbing on the sand dunes at sea side.

Traditional Market (Souq Waqif)

The traditional markets are located in the centre of the city and are open from the morning till noon and most of them are closed from 1'oclock until 4'oclock. In the evening, this market is opened until 10'oclock. The tourist can purchase various kinds of traditional goods like handicrafts, handmade perfumes, spices, gold, dress materials, swords and poniards. The traditional markets have a wide range of traditional restaurants.

Markets in the middle of the city  

Falah, Al Aseeri, Al Jabr, Al Deirah are the main markets in the middle of the city. These markets opened both in the morning and evening sell mostly the dress materials and readymade dresses in addition to other electronic devices.

Major Commercial Centers

Doha city centre, Fillagio mall, Landmark mall, Hayat Plaza, Royal Plaza, The Mall, The Centre, Al Mana centre, Al Muftah centre, Al Salam Plaza, Blue Saloon, Lulu Hypermarket and Centrepoint shopping centre are the major commercial centers in the country.