Doha, Qatar: 133.5 km route with 11 stops to see
The route covers the main attractions of Doha with a length of 133.5 km: the Corniche Promenade, the Museum of Islamic Art, the National Museum, the historical Souq Waqif, the West Bay business district, the Katara Cultural Village and the modern Pearl Island area. It is conveniently accessible by metro and tram from Hamad Airport.
- Distance
- 133.5 km
- Mode
- route
- Start
- Streets of Lusail
- End
- Cultural Village
- Stops
- 11
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Streets of Lusail — A modern waterfront area with futuristic architecture, man-made canals and luxury shops, epitomizing the new Qatar.
- Souq Waqif
- Hamad Airport — One of the largest airports in the region with avant-garde architecture, it is considered the most important transport hub in the Middle East.
- Historic Market — Traditional old market in central Doha (рынка Суквакив)
- Islamic Art Museum — Major museum on Doha Bay waterfront (Museum of Islamic Art)
- Pearl Island Development — Artificial island with shell-shaped form, Venetian-inspired quarters
- Downtown Doha — Capital city arrival and starting point
- Corniche Promenade — Beautiful waterfront promenade (Karnish Waterfront)
- National Museum — Modern architecture with crystal rose of desert design (National Museum)
- West Bay District — Modern skyline and skyscraper district
- Cultural Village — Cultural heritage and traditional architecture site (Katara Cultural Village)
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- Buy a one-day unlimited metro ticket for Qatari 6. The ticket must be applied when entering and exiting the station.
- Transport
- The metro is fully automated and very modern. The cars are bright, spacious and clean. There are three types of cars: family, standard and Gold.
- Transport
- There are very long passages from the airport to the metro. The metro is located on the minus ground floor, it may take about 10 minutes walk to get to it.
- Tip
- All signs at the airport and metro are duplicated in English, so it is easy to navigate.
- Avoid
- At the airport, at passport control, you cannot shoot videos. Fingerprints and photos are taken, so traffic violations can be visible on the cameras.
- Where to stay
- The Velero Hotel in Lusail is of good quality with spacious rooms, a bathroom with a bathtub and rain shower, a daily change of water and tea.
- Transport
- From Lusail to the Corniche, it takes about 45 minutes by metro. Lusail is located 25 km from the center of Doha.
- Tip
- The streets of Lusail are almost empty. The city was built specifically for the World Cup. Everywhere is very clean, not a single piece of paper or cigarette butts.
- Food
- There are many restaurants and hookah lounges in Souq Waqif Market. It sells traditional garments, spices, handicrafts and souvenirs.
- Timing
- Souq Waqif is the most popular place in Doha with the largest tourist crowd. The market is centrally located in the Alsuk district.
- Tip
- When leaving the metro, there are two options: one leads to high-rises with a large area, the other - directly to the park. There are at least 1.5 km of traffic lights between them.
- Timing
- Qataris prefer to drive cars rather than walk. There are practically no people on the streets and in parks even in winter.
Video on this route
3 Days in Doha, the capital of Qatar. What to see? The best places.