Doha
A modern Gulf capital of striking museums and a restored souq, with desert dunes close by.
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What Doha is like
Doha is Qatar's capital, a modern city on the Gulf with a striking skyline, excellent museums and a restored souq, and desert and sea within easy reach.
Don't miss
- 01Museum of Islamic ArtA landmark museum on its own island.
- 02Souq WaqifA traditional-style market of spices, cafés and falcons.
- 03National Museum of QatarA building shaped like a desert rose.
- 04The CornicheA seafront promenade around the bay.
Where to stay
- West BayTowers and beach hotels.
- Msheireb or near Souq WaqifClose to the old centre.
Worth knowing
Doha's Museum of Islamic Art was designed by I. M. Pei, the architect of the Louvre's glass pyramid.
Khor Al Adaid: where the desert meets the sea
Photo: LBM1948 · CC BY-SA 4.0
The 'Inland Sea', a tidal bay surrounded by high sand dunes, reached by 4x4 across the desert.
Direct flights to Doha from the UK
| From | Airlines | Months with flights | Distance | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh | Qatar Airways | All year | 3,447 mi | Fares → |
| Heathrow | British Airways · Qatar Airways | All year | 3,257 mi | Fares → |
From the airlines' and Heathrow Airport's own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Doha by month
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are June, July, August.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23° | 15° | – |
| February | 24° | 16° | – |
| March | 28° | 18° | – |
| April | 33° | 23° | – |
| May | 39° | 28° | – |
| June | 42° | 30° | – |
| July | 42° | 32° | – |
| August | 41° | 32° | – |
| September | 39° | 30° | – |
| October | 36° | 26° | – |
| November | 30° | 22° | – |
| December | 25° | 17° | – |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Doha). This station doesn't publish a count of rainy days with at least 1mm, so we don't show one.
Before you go
- You get a free visa waiver on arrival, for up to 30 days.
- Your passport must expire at least 6 months after you arrive.
- There's a risk of attacks linked to tensions in the region: check the Foreign Office's latest advice before you travel.
From the Foreign Office's Qatar travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.