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What to do and see in Qatar, Qatar: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
Discover the best top things to do in Qatar, Qatar including QM GALLERY AL RIWAQ, Heavenly Spa by Westin, Qatar National Library, Museum of Illusions, Cenfit Fitness Centre, Doha Metro, National Museum of Qatar, State Grand Mosque, Villaggio, Museum of Islamic Art.
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1. QM GALLERY AL RIWAQ
2. Heavenly Spa by Westin
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 173 reviews
Uncover rewarding physical and mental renewal. Located on the mezzanine floor, step into a calming spa environment of the Heavenly© Spa that provides the perfect escape from arduous of city life. Featuring nine elegant treatment rooms with designated male and female zones.***Please note - Due to COVID-19, some hotel facilities or services may not be available to guests for a period of time.
Reviewed By iaind784 - St. Andrews, United Kingdom
Over the last few months both myself and my wife are spending more time at the Heavenly Spa. Predominantly enjoying the sun by the pool. So I thought I’d pay tribute to the way the pool staff/lifeguards; Lahiru, Bawantha, Kareem, Tara, Nancy & Micheal carry out their duties. As you arrive they always have a welcoming smile as they bring your your towels; moving sun beds around to ensure you are next to you loved ones. Once you’re settled they maintain a watchful eye and I have witnessed on several occasions how they diplomatically ensure guest abide by rules, and thus ensure a day by the Westin pool is an very enjoyable experience. Well done folks!
3. Qatar National Library
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 222 reviews
Reviewed By DaniSan - Doha, Qatar
The Qatar National Library is a must to visit if you are into great architecture and books, Education City itself is a great area to visit in Doha. The library has an enormous selection of books and allows residents to borrow them, with the pandemic they have an online appointment system and you can also request books online just for pick up, great place, beautiful building, and a great location.
4. Museum of Illusions
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 314 reviews
Enter the fascinating world of illusions which will trick your confidence in your own senses, but will also amaze you by doing so; the world that will confuse you completely, but also educate you… We promise you will be thrilled because nothing is what it seems, especially not in the Museum of Illusions!
Reviewed By luvsafibee - Doha, Qatar
The Illusions there are mind boggling at first and it's a great place for all ages. It's also good for pictures... But the best part of my experience was the tour guide Jezebel, she was very friendly, patient and directed us well while taking pictures. Overall the experience was a good one.
5. Cenfit Fitness Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 82 reviews
Kick back and rejuvenate your body in the steam rooms or saunas; swim in the indoor pool or enjoy an invigorating workout at the well-equipped, 264-square-metre wellness centre. The residence has something for everyone, including a large indoor swimming pool with partial sea views, a children’s pool, and a pool bar. There’s also a fitness centre and aerobics studio for active adults. Travelling with the little ones? Centara West Bay Residences & Suites Doha has a kids’ club on the first floor, with entertainment and activities to keep children interested and occupied.
Reviewed By neusramos
Very positive experience at Cenfit with friendly and professional staff in a well equipped gym. I take regularly personal trainer sessions with Bechir and I also join the HIIT class with him. Bechir makes each of the training sessions challenging and rewarding. I have been able to see continual improvement from my sessions so definitely I recommend him as your personal trainer if you want to achieve your fitness goals.
6. Doha Metro
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 121 reviews
Reviewed By Mojo1964 - Macclesfield, United Kingdom
Travelled on Doha metro from DECC to Wakra, used gold class. Easy to buy tickets. Excellent efficient service with friendly staff. Taher at Wakra was extremely helpful and informative.
7. National Museum of Qatar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 509 reviews
The immersive and experiential National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) tells the story of Qatar and its people from earliest times to today, bringing to life the peninsula’s natural history, giving voice to Qatar’s rich heritage and culture, and expressing a vibrant community’s aspirations for the future. The new museum embraces, as its centrepiece, the restored historic Palace of Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani (1880-1957), son of the founder of modern Qatar: a building that in former times was both the home of the Royal Family and the seat of government and was subsequently the site of the original National Museum. Jean Nouvel’s new building incorporates the Palace while seamlessly integrating innovative artworks commissioned from Qatari and international artists, rare and precious objects, documentary materials, and interactive learning opportunities.
Reviewed By saronic - Zurich, Switzerland
The rich country of Qatar has spent its money also regarding culture and art in an admirable way. The Museum of Islamic Art and the National Museum are incredible buildings alone worth looking at for its architecture. The National Museum, opened in 2019, was designed by the famous French architect Jean Nouvel, who crafted the museum after a desert rose, a crystal found in the desert here around. To get here there is a free shuttle bus, which every half hour connects five museums. For me it was too complicated and I didn't use it. Entrance fee is QR 50, but there is a Museum Pass for 3 museums within 3 days for 100 QAR. There is a screening at the entrance. Inside there are information boards in Arabic, English and Braille. Photography is allowed. There are also several educative play areas for children and videos screened onto the wall depicting scenes connected to the objects shown. In every respect a very up-to-date, modern museum. The exhibits - or more often just explanations - in the museum start from the early nature and its wildlife to the first humans, who were shifting between desert and coast, where pearl gathering had become the main income until the early 20th century, until oil and gas was discovered here, making Qatar the richest country per capita in the world. The Qatari Diplomatic Crisis of 2017 is not left out as a theme in the museum.
8. State Grand Mosque
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 401 reviews
Reviewed By malikawais143 - Karachi, Pakistan
Imam Muhammad Bin Abdul Wahab Mosque also called National/ State Grand mosque of Qatar, located in Al Muhandissen street Doha. IMPORTANT TO KNOW:- If you find the location of Grand Mosque of Doha from Google they will take you to other Mosque name "Al Shouyoukh Mosque" which is located near Souq Waqif. So if you want to visit Grand Mosque always search "Imam Muhammad Bin Abdul Wahab Mosque" than you will get the right location. The distance of National Mosque is 3.7 km from West Bay and 8.1 km from Old Doha/ Souq Waqif. The Mosque was opened in 2011, having 90 domes and 1 Minaret with total capacity of 30,000 peoples. The National Mosque is the largest Mosque of Qatar. This is one of the beautiful Mosque i have ever seen with eye catching architecture that have several entrance gates for gents, ladies, disabled person and have large parking area. The best time to visit Mosque is Evening or blue hours to enjoy the lighting of the mosque. The security persons will allow you only to take pictures from mobile they won't allow you to take pictures with Professional Camera (DSLR) without prior approval from qatar authorities that was very disappointed for me because i walked too long just to take pictures with my camera. Muslims and non-Muslims both can visit the Mosque any time with proper dress code, ladies must wear Abaya and cover their heads. If you take a taxi to the mosque either you can ask driver to wait for you or you can walk around 300 to 500 meters to reach at Main street from where you can get another taxi. If you are in Qatar must visit this place.
9. Villaggio
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,131 reviews
Reviewed By Peachytravellers - Gold Coast, Australia
Villaggio is an amazing shopping mall...! It has beautiful high painted ceilings like in Europe, an ice rink, kids amusement park and a very cool canel though out the middle, just like Venice! A must see one of a kind shopping centre! #doha #qatar #villaggio #villaggiodoha #exploring #peachytravellers #travelreviewers
10. Museum of Islamic Art
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6,330 reviews
Set in the MIA Park on the Doha waterfront, the museum building stands out as an architectural gem. Once inside, you will see masterpieces of Islamic art, including metalwork, ceramics, jewellery, woodwork, textiles and glass, collected from three continents and dating from the 7th to the 19th century. Entry to the museum is FREE.
Reviewed By renatog275 - Reykjavik, Iceland
Amazing architecture, brilliant views from the terraces and patios, a very interesting exhibition and art collection, a nice coffee shop with panoramic views on the ground floor. Accommodating and friendly staff.
