Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Qatar, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Doha - Main Areas
The city of Doha is quite compact, but increasing traffic and major road improvements mean it can be slow-going getting across town. The city had a plethora of roundabouts (a hangover... read more
Doha Corniche
The Corniche is arguably the most picturesque area of Doha and a great place to explore whether you’ve got half an hour or a whole day. Just east of the ‘proper’ start to the Corniche, on... read more
Al Sadd & Al Rayyan Road
Al Rayyan Road heads west from Doha Fort and the souk area, all the way out of town and towards the district of Al Rayyan on the outskirts of Doha. The main hospital, Hamad General... read more
Diplomatic Area and West Bay
The Diplomatic Area is at the north end of the Corniche, just after the Sheraton Hotel. It is home to various embassies and consulates. This district is now undergoing a lot of... read more
Khalifa Street & Al Luqta Street
Khalifa Street runs from the Oryx Roundabout near the Corniche to the three-level interchange by the Immigration Department, where it becomes Al Luqta Street and continues west. This road... read more
Salwa Road
This is not so much an area, as it is a main artery that heads in a straight line from the Ramada Interchange, out of the city and eventually towards Saudi Arabia and the highway to the... read more
Souq Area & Souq Waqif
The area that extends inland from the port is the traditional shopping district, with a mixture of slightly shabby low rise concrete buildings and more attractive older designs. The... read more
