Doha is a very interesting and exciting city that has lots to offer to the travelers. Explore below the best places to see and things to do in Doha.

Al Bida Park & Corniche:Along the Corniche lies the Al Bida Park with various attractions including water features, ferris wheel, cafeteria and a number of shops. The Corniche is a renowned avenue that is the best place to soak in the true Doha atmosphere and revel in the spectacular Doha skyline.

Museum of Islamic Arts:The MIA is a primary tourist destination in the city. Visit this museum to witness a great selection of masterpieces made in Islamic countries between 7th to 19th century. Apart from the gallery space, the museum also features a library, restaurant, study and water garden with fountain.

Spiral Mosque:One of the most renowned landmarks in Doha, the Spiral mosque of the Kassem Darwish Fakhroo Islamic Centre has been recently constructed as a replica of the Great Mosque of Al-Mutawwakil in Samarra Iraq. The spiral minarets look stunningly beautiful when enlightened at night.

Souq Waqif: The most famous place to shop in Doha is the Souq Waqif. Located close to the Corniche, this souq is an ancient and popular market where you can shop for herbs, spices, perfumes and incences, shisha pots and pipes, camel blankets and traditional clothes. Get a taste of Qatari and Middle Eastern food at various restaurants and coffee shops in the market.

Doha is a primary business center in Middle East hence it is advisable that hotel bookings be done well in advance to avoid last minute accommodation hassles. Accommodation options in the city range from luxurious five stars and business hotels to budget hotels and services apartments.

Luxury Hotels- 5 Star:Most of Doha`s five stars can be found in the West Bay are or near the Corniche that overlooks the Arabian Gulf. The Grand Regency Hotel, located near the Al Sadd business district, is fully equipped hotel with elegantly furnished rooms. Grand Hyatt, facing the Pearl of Qatar Island is an exclusive hotel that boasts of lavish apartment villas and suites near the private beach. Other luxurious accommodation options at beautiful locations and with the best guest services include the Marriott Hotel, La Cigale, Millennium Hotel, Ritz Carlton Hotel, Sheraton Hotel, Four Seasons and Retaj Al Rayan Hotel.

Business Hotels:A wide range of well equipped business hotels with conferencing facilities, Internet and business centers can be found all over Doha. International business travelers would love to stay at various three and four star hotels in the city, such as Al Bustan Hotel, Seef Hotel, Merweb Hotel Al Sadd, Mercure Grand Hotel, Ramada Plaza, Royal Qatar Hotel, Swiss Belhotel and Gulf Horizon Hotel.

Budget Hotels:Apart from the splurging and luxury loving niche travelers, Doha also caters well to the needs of the budget travelers. A wide range of budget accommodation options in the city include Al Mourouj Inn Hotel, Al Nakheel Hotel, Al Muntazah Plaza, Guest Palace Hotel, Alzahra Hotel, New Mashriq Hotel, Shezan Hotel, Bismillah Hotel and Doha Youth Hostel.

A valid passport is a necessary pre-requisite for any national intending to visit Qatar.

Nationals of Austria, Belgium, Canada, Australia, Denmark, Germany, Finland, France, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, UK, Sweden, USA Sweden, Luxembourg and Finland can obtain visa on arrival at the Doha International Airport.
Israeli nationals are not permitted to enter Qatar.

Doha can be unbearably hot during summers hence it is best to avoid the months from May through October. The best time to visit Doha is between November to March when the weather is cool and pleasant enough to enjoy all kinds of outdoor activities.

Located on the eastern coast of Qatar, Doha has a hot and temperate climate. The city experiences extremely hot temperatures throughout the year with very little rainfall. June to September is the peak summer time with an average temperature of around 40-45 degree Celsius. Winter months from December to February are comparatively cooler with the average temperature being consistently more than 20 degree Celsius.

Currency:Qatari rial (QAR) is the official currency of Qatar. Currency exchange bureaus and ATMs can be found all over the city. Credit cards are widely accepted by hotels and large stores.

Language:Arabic is the official language of Qatar but English is also widely spoken and understood. A large number of people in Doha speak Urdu as well.