Doha, Qatar

Doha has built an entire skyline and cultural district in a few short decades, anchored by its role as a major stopover point between Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. Hamad International Airport's flight network makes it a genuinely practical meeting point on its own, beyond its considerable list of new museums and waterfront developments.

Top attractions

• •The Museum of Islamic Art on its own waterfront peninsula
• •The Souq Waqif for shopping, food, and traditional architecture
• •The Corniche promenade along Doha Bay
• •Katara Cultural Village
• •A desert safari and dune-bashing trip to the Inland Sea

Practical tips

• •The Doha Metro's Red Line runs directly from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to the city center.
• •Modest dress is expected in public areas, particularly at religious and government sites — shoulders and knees covered.
• •Alcohol is available only in licensed hotel bars and restaurants, not general retail — plan accordingly if that matters to your stay.

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