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Best Nightlife in Doha (2026)

Nightlife in Doha looks different from most cities. Alcohol is served only in licensed venues, almost all of them inside hotels, so the evening scene centres on hotel rooftops, lounges and pubs, mainly in West Bay and Lusail. Popular choices include Sky View on the roof of La Cigale Hotel, Tropicana 360 on the 48th floor of Dusit Doha, The Highmore at the Waldorf Astoria Lusail, SAX at The St. Regis Doha and Belgian Café at the InterContinental Doha Beach and Spa, while Nobu at the Four Seasons pairs dinner with a stylish bar.

Carry your passport or Qatari ID, as venues ask for it at the door, and dress smart casual. Public drunkenness is not tolerated and drink driving is strictly prohibited, so use taxis or ride-hailing apps. Many venues change their hours during Ramadan, and some rooftops close in the height of summer. For an alcohol-free evening, the souq's cafés, shisha lounges and the Corniche are busy until late.

6 places · Updated October 27, 2026

Our top 3 nightlife in Doha

  1. Sky View at La Cigale Hotel Rooftop cocktail bar, DohaSky View is the rooftop bar of La Cigale Hotel, a licensed hotel venue with panoramic skyline views, cocktails, a happy hour menu and DJs at weekends.
  2. Belgian Café, InterContinental Doha Beach and Spa Belgian pub and terrace, Al Dafna, West BayBelgian Café at the InterContinental Doha Beach and Spa is a licensed pub with Belgian beers, mussels and frites, sports screenings and one of Doha's largest terraces.
  3. The Highmore Rooftop bar and lounge, LusailThe Highmore is the eleventh-floor rooftop bar of the Waldorf Astoria Doha Lusail, with a terrace, cigar lounge, library and game room, plus live jazz nights.

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3. The Highmore

Rooftop bar and lounge$$$Lusail

The Highmore is the eleventh-floor rooftop bar of the Waldorf Astoria Doha Lusail, with a terrace, cigar lounge, library and game room, plus live jazz nights.

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5. Nobu Doha

Restaurant and bar$$$$Corniche / West Bay

Nobu Doha, part of the Four Seasons Hotel, occupies a futuristic building surrounded by water, with a stylish bar and a notable sake list.

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6. Tropicana 360

Rooftop lounge$$$West Bay

Tropicana 360 is a rooftop lounge on the 48th floor of Dusit Doha Hotel and Suites in West Bay, with 360-degree skyline views, live entertainment and global bites.

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