Al Rufaa Travel Guide
Doha





Popular places to visit

City Centre Shopping Mall
Spend a relaxed, air-conditioned day in one of Qatar’s largest malls as you enjoy shopping, dining and family entertainment options.

Doha Corniche
Stretching for miles in front of Doha’s skyline, this quiet promenade is a great place to take a peaceful stroll or a morning jog.

Souq Waqif
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Souq Waqif during your visit to Doha.

Souq Waqif Art Center
For a sense of traditional Qatari life, visit this marketplace in the heart of Doha. Shop, appreciate the architecture and have a meal here.

Villagio Mall
A Venetian theme makes for an atmospheric shopping experience at this vast mall with fashion stores, restaurants and an indoor fairground.

National Museum of Qatar
Built in the unusual shape of a desert rose, this museum uses modern displays to cover millions of years of Qatar’s history.
Things to do

Doha :Half Day Desert Safari | Camel Riding | ATV | Sand Surfing

Doha: Night Desert Safari with Stargazing & Camel Ride

North Qatar Half-Day Tour: Al Zubarah, Purple Island & Mangroves

Doha Tour with Gondola Ride at Villaggio Mall

From Doha: Sunrise or Sunset Safari with Sand Boarding
Top hotels in Al Rufaa

Sherao Hotel
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Century Hotel
Reviewed on 13 Jun 2025

Oryx Airport Hotel
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Hyatt Regency Oryx Doha
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Fairmont Doha
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel Doha
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Al Rufaa

As Salatah
If you're spending some time in As Salatah, National Museum of Qatar and Doha Corniche are top sights worth seeing.

Old Al Ghanim
While Old Al Ghanim may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Gold Souq and Souq Waqif Art Center.

Al Souq
While you're in Al Souq, take in top sights like Doha Corniche and jump on the metro at Souq Waqif Station to see more of the city.

Umm Ghuwailina
Even though there aren't top sights in Umm Ghuwailina, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like National Museum of Qatar. Jump on the metro at Umm Ghuwailina Station to see more of the city.

Al Najada
When in Al Najada, you can plan a visit to Souq Waqif Art Center and Gold Souq, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Al Jasra
While visiting Al Jasra, you might make a stop by sights like Pearl Monument and Souq Waqif.