Qatar is a small Gulf country but will soon welcome a large number of fans from all over the world during the days of the biggest football festival on the planet. In addition to the football schedule, visitors can experience other activities when coming to Qatar.
Visit the world's largest museum of Islamic Art
Qatar Museum of Islamic Art is the world's largest museum of Islamic art and is known as the museum of middle eastern culture in Qatar. The museum's area is 48000 m2Built on an artificial peninsula overlooking the southern bay of Doha, it is considered the jewel of Qatar.
In addition to valuable treasures, this is also home to a collection of 21,000 books, including 2,000 rare editions in both Arabic and English.
The architecture of the museum is influenced by ancient Islamic architecture but has a modern twist involving geometric patterns. Creamy white limestone is the main material of the museum to highlight the different shades of the day.
The designer of this museum is Chinese-American architect - Ioeh Ming Pie, when he built this museum he was 90 years old. To design the museum, he spent more than 6 months traveling to all Muslim countries to learn about culture, history, architecture and read historical texts related to Islam to find inspiration.
Explore Katara Cultural Village
Located on the east coast of Doha, this is a cultural landmark that integrates historical features while inspiring art and culture in Qatar. The village includes an open-air amphitheatre, a theatre, a cinema, a conference hall, a handicraft market, a book stall, a beach and especially a variety of international cuisines.
National Museum of Qatar
Designed by Jean Nouvel, the giant desert rose structure celebrates Qatar’s history and culture. The structure, designed as a series of plates – or rose petals – protruding from the ground, is located in a prominent location in a newly developed residential area connecting it to other cultural facilities including the IMPei Museum of Islamic Art.
View inside the museum
The building's striking design is inspired by the desert rose – formed by the crystallization of crystals beneath the surface of a salt pan, found in the salty desert soil, which form an array of flat panels resembling rose petals.
With a floor area of 52,000 m2, the museum includes a complex of buildings including the Palace of Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al-Thani and the central square, which has been extensively renovated.
Souq Waqif, the ancient Persian market
Souq Waqif, also known as “Qatar standing market”, is the first and oldest market in Doha, Qatar. Despite hundreds of years, this Persian market still retains its ancient look and ancient atmosphere, tinged with fairy tales.
Souq Waqif is the first and oldest central market in the capital of Qatar. Visitors can find many different items, from clothes, towels, spices, perfumes, to diamonds, perfumes... here. Notably, the sellers in the market are mainly men.
The market is not only a place for exchange and trade but also a place for cultural exchange and clearly shows the cultural identity of Muslims. Coming to Souq Waqif market, you will feel like you are lost in a world of fairy tales "One Thousand and One Nights" with many fascinating and mysterious things.
Stay at luxury hotels
Your trip will be more complete when staying at luxury hotels in Qatar. Perfect service, comfort, and luxurious space are what visitors will feel. Besides, luxury hotels are located near the center, convenient for traveling.
Enjoy Qatari cuisine
Although Qatar is famous for its Arabic and Middle Eastern cuisine, restaurants and hotels also serve other cuisines from around the world such as Mediterranean, Indian, French and some neighboring countries. However, the local cuisine is still something that visitors should not miss when coming here.
Qatar's culinary scene is quite diverse and rich.
