Persian$$$
Parisa Souq Waqif
Dazzling mirrored dining rooms with Persian kebabs and rice dishes.
Restaurants
Famous names, local favourites and halal options for every budget. In Qatari riyals: $ budget · $$ mid-range · $$$ upscale · $$$$ fine dining.
Syrian$$
Damasca One
Popular Syrian restaurant with mezze and grills in the heart of the souq.
Yemeni$$
Bandar Aden
Yemeni mandi, haneeth and fahsa served with fresh bread.
Lebanese$$$
Al Mourjan
Waterfront terrace on the Corniche with views of the West Bay towers.
Turkish grill$
Turkey Central
Busy, good-value Turkish grill famous for its kebabs and fresh bread.
Lebanese street food$
Zaatar w Zeit
Manakish, wraps and salads, open late.
French-Mediterranean$$$$
IDAM by Alain Ducasse
Fine dining on the top floor of the Museum of Islamic Art, with bay views.
Japanese-Peruvian$$$$
Nobu Doha
The world's largest Nobu, in a shell-shaped building on the water.
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Restaurants in Qatar serve halal meat as standard. Some hotels and international restaurants serve alcohol. Food photos are illustrative and do not show the restaurant itself.
Cafés, afternoon tea & desserts
Classic afternoon tea, specialty coffee and sweet stops.
Souq Waqif
Shay Al Shoomoos
Much-loved spot for a Qatari breakfast and karak tea.
Katara
Chapati & Karak
Famous little kiosk for karak tea and chapati.
Several branches
Al Aker Sweets
Qatari sweets such as luqaimat and Arabic desserts.
Several branches
% Arabica
Japanese specialty coffee brand.
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Shopping & markets
Department stores, luxury streets, malls, outlets and markets.
MarketOld Doha
Souq Waqif
Restored traditional souq for spices, perfumes, falcons, textiles and souvenirs.
MarketNext to Souq Waqif
Gold Souq
Dozens of gold and jewellery shops.
MarketAl Wakra
Al Wakra Souq
Seaside souq with restaurants and a beach.
LuxuryLusail
Place Vendôme
Luxury mall inspired by Paris, with dancing fountains.
LuxuryThe Pearl
Porto Arabia – The Pearl
Marina promenade of boutiques, cafés and yachts.
MallAl Rayyan
Mall of Qatar
Huge mall with a central stage and family entertainment.
MallUmm Salal
Doha Festival City
One of the largest malls in Qatar, with Angry Birds World.
MallAspire Zone
Villaggio
Venice-themed mall with an indoor canal and gondolas.
MallWest Bay
City Center Doha
Long-running mall in West Bay.
Shopping streetMsheireb
Msheireb Downtown
Modern pedestrian district of shops, cafés and museums.
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