Places to visit

Simaisma mosque

Mosques have always been the heart of villages in Qatar. The one in Simaisma, a town built in the 19th century by fishermen and pearl divers, dates back to 1938. It served as a place for prayer, but also a center for education. In front of the prayer room, a pavilion housed a madrassa: a school used to teach the Holy Quran to children.

Waqif souq

The Waqif souq is the one place in Qatar where you can find anything and everything. Made up of a large labyrinth of alleyways lined with various shops, the popular souq is a feast for the senses.

House of Sheikh Abdullah bin Thani Al-Thani

To see a remarkable example of a traditional Qatari home, look no further than AlRayyan. The residence of Sheikh Abdullah bin Thani Al-Thani is very peculiar because of its two 'majlis' to receive guests

House of Sheikh Ghanim bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani

Majid bin Saed Al-Saed, one of the most important pearl merchants in Al-Wakra, built this beautiful and unique house at the beginning of the 20th century. Used to produce 'debis', which is a traditional date-based food, and also to sell and store merchandise, the residence was purchased by Sheikh Ghamin bin Abdulrahman AlThani in 1960.

Doha Fort

Doha fort, Qatar was built in 19th century during the Turkish occupation. The fort lies in the Al Bida district of Doha. The fort gives tourists insights into the history of Qatar. Over many years the fort has managed to quench the thirst of knowledge seekers