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Best Things to do in Doha (2026)

The best experiences in Doha combine time on the waterfront with trips beyond the city. In town, walk a stretch of the seven-kilometre Doha Corniche at sunset, ride a water taxi through the canals of Qanat Quartier on The Pearl, and wander the shaded courtyards of Msheireb Downtown Doha, which is next to Souq Waqif and served by three metro lines. These are all free or cheap, and they work best after dark in the warmer months.

Outside the city, two trips stand out. Khor Al Adaid, the Inland Sea, lies in the far south-east near the Saudi border and is reached only by four-wheel drive across high sand dunes, so most visitors join a desert safari. The Al Thakira mangroves, about 40 minutes north near Al Khor, are best explored by kayak or paddleboard on a guided tour, with herons and flamingos to look out for. Book both through a licensed operator, go early in the day or late in the afternoon, and carry plenty of water and sun protection.

5 places · Updated October 27, 2026

Our top 3 things to do in Doha

  1. Doha Corniche Waterfront promenade, Corniche / Doha BayThe Doha Corniche is a seven-kilometre crescent promenade around Doha Bay, linking the Museum of Islamic Art, Al Bidda Park and the West Bay skyline.
  2. The Pearl-Qatar and Qanat Quartier Island neighbourhood and canals, The Pearl-QatarQanat Quartier on The Pearl-Qatar is a Venice-inspired district of canals, pastel buildings and arched bridges, with water taxis, cafés and waterside restaurants.
  3. Msheireb Downtown Doha Regenerated city district walk, MsheirebMsheireb Downtown Doha is a regenerated quarter of more than 100 buildings and shaded courtyards beside Souq Waqif, with heritage museums, hotels and outdoor dining.

Thing to do

1. Doha Corniche

Waterfront promenadeCorniche / Doha Bay

The Doha Corniche is a seven-kilometre crescent promenade around Doha Bay, linking the Museum of Islamic Art, Al Bidda Park and the West Bay skyline.

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Thing to do

4. Al Thakira Mangroves

Mangrove kayaking and birdwatchingAl Khor (day trip)

The protected Al Thakira mangrove forest near Al Khor, about 40 minutes from Doha, is the place to kayak or paddleboard among mangroves and see herons and flamingos.

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