Qatar Travel Guide 🇶🇦
Everything a traveler should know before visiting Qatar — Doha skyline, museums, deserts, culture, beaches & modern attractions
🌤 Live Weather — Doha
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📌 Quick Facts
🏙 Capital Doha
🌍 Region Arabian Gulf · Middle East
💱 Currency Qatari Riyal (QAR)
🗣 Language Arabic (English widely spoken)
⏱ Time Zone GMT+3
🔌 Plug Type Type G — 240V
Famous for: Doha Corniche · Souq Waqif · National Museum of Qatar · Katara · desert safaris & dune bashing
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
Visa-free / Visa-on-arrival for many countries Passport validity 6+ months Return ticket recommended- Hotel booking proof may be requested
- Some nationalities require pre-approval
- Travel insurance recommended
Rules vary by nationality — check latest updates before travel.
🗓 Best Time to Visit
🌤 Nov–Mar Best — pleasant winter weather
🌞 Apr–May Warm & comfortable
🔥 Jun–Sep Very hot summer
🍂 Oct Mild transitional season
Outdoor activities are best in winter & early spring.
💰 Average Trip Budget
- 🎒 Budget — 180–260 QAR / ₹4,100–₹5,900 / $50–70 per day
- 🏨 Mid-Range — 350–600 QAR / ₹8,000–₹13,800 / $95–165 per day
- 👑 Luxury — 1,000+ QAR / ₹23,000+ / $275+ per day
Desert tours & luxury dining increase total trip costs.
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Doha Corniche Souq Waqif National Museum of Qatar Museum of Islamic Art Katara Cultural Village Inland Sea Desert🚇 Transport & Getting Around
- Doha Metro — fast & modern
- Taxis & ride-hailing common
- Buses connect city areas
- Car rentals available
Public transport is well-connected to tourist areas.
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Main operators — Ooredoo · Vodafone Qatar
- Tourist SIMs at airport
- Strong 4G/5G coverage
- Wi-Fi available in malls & hotels
💵 Money & Payments
- Cards widely accepted
- Cash useful in souqs
- ATMs available in malls
- Currency exchange at airport
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Machboos rice
- Grilled kebabs & shawarma
- Seafood dishes
- Arabic coffee & dates
Cuisine blends Middle Eastern, Persian & South Asian flavors.
🎊 Festivals & Events
- Qatar National Day
- Doha International Food Festival
- Cultural & sports festivals
🛡 Safety & Travel Awareness
- One of the safest countries in the Gulf
- Respect dress & public conduct norms
- Avoid extreme heat in summer afternoons
- Follow desert tour safety instructions
🎒 What to Pack
- Light breathable clothing
- Modest wear for cultural sites
- Sunscreen, hat & sunglasses
- Comfortable walking shoes
🌡 Weather & Climate
- Hot desert climate
- Mild winters
- Very hot summers
- Low rainfall
🧳 Suggested 5-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 — Doha Corniche & Souq Waqif
- Day 2 — Museum of Islamic Art & Katara
- Day 3 — Desert safari & dune bashing
- Day 4 — The Pearl & West Bay
- Day 5 — Beach / dhow cruise
❓ FAQs
Is Qatar good for family trips?
Yes — clean, safe & well-organized.
Is alcohol allowed?
Only in licensed hotels & venues.
Can women travel solo?
Yes — Qatar is considered very safe.
🚨 Emergency Numbers
🚑 Ambulance 999
👮 Police 999
🔥 Fire 999
🧳 Tourist Help Ministry of Tourism
🎟 Tours & Activities in Qatar
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