Doha Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital of Qatar
About Doha
For most of its history, Doha was a poor fishing village dependent on pearl diving, and was regarded as a sleepy backwater until the early 1990s. Following the accession of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani as Emir in 1995, however, Qatar quickly began to modernize, and Doha is now taking huge strides to catch up with other nearby Gulf cities. Development was accelerated by hosting the Asian Games in 2006 and the FIFA World Cup in 2022. The city is very much a work-in-progress, with a rapidly growing skyline and new buildings sprouting up almost like mushrooms. For most visitors, Doha is synonymous with Qatar, as the vast majority of the country's population resides in the capital city. Doha has an astonishingly diverse population – only 13% of its residents are Qataris. Although Arabic is
Top Attractions in Doha
Explore the best things to see and do in Doha:
- ★Al Bidda Park
- ★Al Jazeera Studios
- ★Al Koot Fort
- ★Al Najada
- ★Al Shaqab Horse Centre
- ★Arab Postal Stamp Museum
- ★Asian Town
- ★Aspire Park
Where to Eat in Doha
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Aalishan
- 🍴Al Hamra
- 🍴Al Mourjan
- 🍴Al Shami Home Restaurant
- 🍴Al Zarka
- 🍴Anjappar Chettinad
Where to Stay in Doha
- 🏨Al Madina Suites
- 🏨Al Muntazah Plaza Hotel
- 🏨Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara
- 🏨Doha B - Qatar Youth Hostels Association
- 🏨Doha Marriott Hotel
- 🏨Four Seasons
Doha Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 14 sections including: