Doha attractions

7 top sights, in our order of priority for a first visit.

1. 1Museum of Islamic ArtMuseums & culture · Allow 3 hA striking building on its own island on the Corniche, holding one of the world's best collections of Islamic art, with a free park and views over the skyline.
2. 2Souq WaqifGuided tours · Allow 2 h 30 minA traditional market of narrow alleys, spice shops, falcon sellers and restaurants, rebuilt in its original style.
3. 3Desert Safari & Inland SeaOutdoors · Allow 3 hA 4x4 trip over the dunes to the Inland Sea, where the desert meets the water, with camel rides and sandboarding.
4. 4National Museum of QatarMuseums & culture · Allow 3 hA museum shaped like a desert rose, designed by Jean Nouvel, telling the story of Qatar from its geological origins to the present.
5. 5Dhow Cruise & CornicheCruises · Allow 1 h 30 minA traditional wooden boat trip along the Corniche with views of the West Bay skyline, especially fine at sunset.
6. 6Katara Cultural VillageMuseums & culture · Allow 2 hA cultural complex with an amphitheatre, galleries, mosques and a beach.
7. 7The Pearl-Qatar & City TourPrivate tours · Allow 4 hA drive around the artificial island of The Pearl, with a marina, shops and the West Bay skyline.