The story of Museum of Islamic Art Doha
Opened in 2008, the museum was the last major work of architect I. M. Pei, who came out of retirement for it. Its geometric shape was inspired by the ablution fountain of the Ibn Tulun Mosque in Cairo.
The galleries hold manuscripts, ceramics, metalwork, textiles and jewellery from Spain to Central Asia and India. The atrium window frames a view of the Doha skyline.
