How to have a Fantastic city break in Doha

Doha is a glamorous, futuristic place, with manmade islands and a majestic city skyline. Doha has some of the largest malls in the world, and a rich artistic scene that’s growing by the day. Here are our top 10 favourite things to do in Doha so you can have an unforgettable city break on your next trip to the capital of Qatar. When you are ready, contact Brightsun Travel about Doha cheap flights offers all year round.

1. West Bay

In West Bay, you’ll find slick new arts centres and cool new malls, like the City Centre Doha with over 300 stores and a 14 screen cinema complex, as well as a range of futuristic skyscrapers.

2. Mall of Qatar

Doha, sometimes referred to as the mall capital of the world, boasts the massive Mall of Qatar, measuring 5.4 million square foot, Qatar’s largest mall, with the largest IMAX laser 3D projection system in the world.

3. Alhazm Mall

The recently opened Alhazm Mall, designed to reflect Milan’s Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, one of the world’s oldest shopping malls, is fast becoming a top attraction in Doha, with gardens, a library and hundreds of stores.

4. Museum of Islamic Art

Behind the impressive walls of the Museum of Islamic Art building, you will find Islamic art spanning 1400 years and 3 continents, plus an elegant on site café and an adjacent park, the MIA Park, with amazing views of the Doha skyline.

5. Souq Waqif

For a historic slice of Doha, you could visit the Souq Waqif, where you will find authentic Arab shops and lively restaurants serving some of the region’s best cuisine.

6. Historic Quarter

At the weekends (Friday and Saturday in Doha) you can join the locals for brunch in the heart of the historic quarter, when cafes burst at the seams with elaborate buffets and hungry families.

7. Katara Mosque

The Katara Mosque, as well as being incredibly beautiful inside, is a peaceful place in the city, where you can catch your breath. The central mosque is open to non-Muslims, and offers tours of its ornate interior.

8. Doha Corniche

Doha boasts a 6 kilometre long corniche that offers some of the best views of the city’s incredible futurist architecture. The best time to go is at dusk and watch the sun go down and the lights go on.

9. Gold Souq

Head to the city’s Gold Souq at night and marvel at traditional jewellery showing off local craftsmanship, and immerse yourself in the frenzy of haggling, especially just before a public holiday.

10. Aspire Park

Covering 88 acres, Aspire Park is Doha’s biggest park, with fountains, children’s playgrounds and the only lake in Qatar. The park is the perfect spot for a leisurely picnic, and a great place to escape the city.

When to go

In the cool months of February, the average temperature in Doha drops to a comfortable 20 degrees Celsius, offering the perfect winter break destination from the UK.

Flights & Airlines

Qatar boasts one of the world’s best airlines, Qatar Airways, ranked number 1 in the world by Skytrax in 2017. From 2015 Qatar Airways introduced direct flights to Doha from Birmingham, making travelling to the Middle East effortless from most of the UK. Contact Brightsun Travel about our exclusive range of Doha flights from UK that will get you to Doha in style and on budget.

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