{"id":251213,"date":"2023-02-08T00:16:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-08T05:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/news\/doha-qatar-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T15:52:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T15:52:47","slug":"doha-qatar-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/destination\/doha-qatar-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Qatar : Stopover in Doha | What to do in Doha"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Doha is the capital and most populous city of Qatar. From Montreal, Canada, there is a direct flight with Qatar Airways<\/a> to Doha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Located on the country’s northeast coast, Doha is a vibrant economic and cultural center known for its state-of-the-art shopping malls, museums and tourist attractions. The city also hosts many international events, such as conferences and exhibitions, and sporting events like the 2022 Football World Cup<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doha offers a unique blend of tradition and modernity, with historic buildings alongside state-of-the-art structures. It is an ideal place for tourists and business travellers looking for a stimulating and culturally rich experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is what I recommend you to see during a stopover in Doha<\/a>, as I did during the World Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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National Museum of Qatar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The National Museum of Qatar<\/a> is an art and history museum in Doha. It houses a unique collection of pieces that reflect the history and culture of Qatar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The museum is built in the shape of a date flower and features interactive exhibits, films and audio-visual installations to immerse visitors in the history and culture of Qatar. The National Museum of Qatar is a must-see for art and history lovers and those who want to learn more about Qatari culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I visited it at nightfall, something I recommend to get a nice light on this amazingly designed structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To visit the National Museum of Qatar, I recommend you buy the Culture Pass<\/a>. This will give you access to many museums and galleries in Qatar. During the Football World Cup, the One Pass<\/a> was available for only 99 QAR (about 35 CAD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The purchase of the Culture Pass costs even less than the single entrance to this museum! I took the opportunity to visit the Museum of Islamic Art located on the Corniche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To purchase a Culture Pass, use a credit card with no foreign currency conversion fees, such as the Scotiabank Gold American Express®<\/sup> Card<\/a> or the Scotiabank Passport\u2122 Visa Infinite*+ Card<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n