Lauren’s Guidebook to Doha
Food scene
If you're looking for a great coffee and healthy food (vegan), please visit Evergreen Organics.
Location: Qanat Quartier, a long walk or a short drive from Viva Bahriya.
Phone: +974 4472 0437
Website: http://evergreenorganics.qa/
Evergreen Organics
If you're looking for a great coffee and healthy food (vegan), please visit Evergreen Organics.
Location: Qanat Quartier, a long walk or a short drive from Viva Bahriya.
Phone: +974 4472 0437
Website: http://evergreenorganics.qa/
I love Gahwetna for amazing local food! Be sure to ask your server for their recommendation and don't be afraid to try something new. The food here is delicious and I highly recommend it.
Location: Medina Centrale, a short walk (15 - 20 mins) or drive from the apartment.
Phone: +974 3329 0600
Gahwetna
I love Gahwetna for amazing local food! Be sure to ask your server for their recommendation and don't be afraid to try something new. The food here is delicious and I highly recommend it.
Location: Medina Centrale, a short walk (15 - 20 mins) or drive from the apartment.
Phone: +974 3329 0600
Hasan Kolcuoglu is a Turkish restaurant and is fantastic: they offer dine in and delivery options. If you dine on Thursday or Friday evening, please note that a reservation is necessary. Medina Centrale is lively during the weekends, and you are sure to enjoy your time here.
Location: Medina Centrale, a short walk (15 - 20 mins) or drive from the apartment.
Phone: +974 4039 4531
Website: http://www.hasankolcuogluqatar.com/
Hasan Kolcuoglu Restaurant
Alhambra StHasan Kolcuoglu is a Turkish restaurant and is fantastic: they offer dine in and delivery options. If you dine on Thursday or Friday evening, please note that a reservation is necessary. Medina Centrale is lively during the weekends, and you are sure to enjoy your time here.
Location: Medina Centrale, a short walk (15 - 20 mins) or drive from the apartment.
Phone: +974 4039 4531
Website: http://www.hasankolcuogluqatar.com/
Nozomi is an upscale Japanese restaurant where you will see and be seen! The food is delicious, as are the beverages. Enjoy!
Location: Adjacent to the Marsa Malaz Kempinski Hotel; a short drive from the apartment.
Phone: +974 4035 5089
Website: https://www.kempinski.com/en/doha/marsa-malaz-kempinski-the-pearl-doha/dining/restaurants/nozomi/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=KIDOH2&utm_content=gmb-restaurant&source=S308962248
Nozomi Restaurant
Marina DriveNozomi is an upscale Japanese restaurant where you will see and be seen! The food is delicious, as are the beverages. Enjoy!
Location: Adjacent to the Marsa Malaz Kempinski Hotel; a short drive from the apartment.
Phone: +974 4035 5089
Website: https://www.kempinski.com/en/doha/marsa-malaz-kempinski-the-pearl-doha/dining/restaurants/nozomi/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=KIDOH2&utm_content=gmb-restaurant&source=S308962248
I love Eggspectation for a great breakfast. Please note that reservations are recommended and on Fridays Eggspectation is closed from 10:30 - 12:45 in observance of Friday prayer.
Location: Medina Centrale, a short walk (15 - 20 mins) or drive from the apartment.
Phone: +974 5040 9900
Website: http://eggspectation.com/
Eggspectation
I love Eggspectation for a great breakfast. Please note that reservations are recommended and on Fridays Eggspectation is closed from 10:30 - 12:45 in observance of Friday prayer.
Location: Medina Centrale, a short walk (15 - 20 mins) or drive from the apartment.
Phone: +974 5040 9900
Website: http://eggspectation.com/
La Mar is one of the best restaurants in Doha! This is a wonderful place to visit that offers views great views of West Bay while you dine on contemporary Peruvian cuisine. Enjoy!
Phone: +974 4484 4098
Website: https://doha.intercontinental.com/la-mar/
Location: Street 900, Bldg. No. 25, Zone 61، Doha, Qatar; a 15 min drive from the apartment
La Mar Doha by Gastón Acurio
61 Street 900La Mar is one of the best restaurants in Doha! This is a wonderful place to visit that offers views great views of West Bay while you dine on contemporary Peruvian cuisine. Enjoy!
Phone: +974 4484 4098
Website: https://doha.intercontinental.com/la-mar/
Location: Street 900, Bldg. No. 25, Zone 61، Doha, Qatar; a 15 min drive from the apartment
Sightseeing
If you're looking for a nice place to relax on the beach with great music and a fun scene, this is the place for you. Saturdays are ladies days so be sure to make a reservation in advance!
Location: Grand Hyatt Hotel, a 10 - 15 min drive from the apartment.
Monkey Tale
If you're looking for a nice place to relax on the beach with great music and a fun scene, this is the place for you. Saturdays are ladies days so be sure to make a reservation in advance!
Location: Grand Hyatt Hotel, a 10 - 15 min drive from the apartment.
Souq Waqif is an historic location in Doha and is a traditional marketplace in the heart of the city. You can find spices, teas, traditional garments, handicrafts and souvenirs here. If you can, visit the Souq just before sunset when the light of golden hour illuminates the buildings in a spectacular manner.
Location: Souq Waqif is a 20 - 25 min drive from the apartment and can be reached by car, taxi or metro.
Website:
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Souq Waqif
Souq Waqif is an historic location in Doha and is a traditional marketplace in the heart of the city. You can find spices, teas, traditional garments, handicrafts and souvenirs here. If you can, visit the Souq just before sunset when the light of golden hour illuminates the buildings in a spectacular manner.
Location: Souq Waqif is a 20 - 25 min drive from the apartment and can be reached by car, taxi or metro.
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The Museum of Islamic Art (or MIA) is located at one end of the Corniche and is an absolute must see before you depart Doha. Be sure to check the hours of operation as reconstruction works in the museum have been ongoing and can affect opening hours.
Location: adjacent to Souq Waqif in central Doha. Please note that Airbnb may show this location incorrectly; it is in fact across from Souq Waqif at the end of the Corniche Road.
Phone: +974 4422 4444
Website: https://www.mia.org.qa/en/
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Museum of Islamic Art
The Museum of Islamic Art (or MIA) is located at one end of the Corniche and is an absolute must see before you depart Doha. Be sure to check the hours of operation as reconstruction works in the museum have been ongoing and can affect opening hours.
Location: adjacent to Souq Waqif in central Doha. Please note that Airbnb may show this location incorrectly; it is in fact across from Souq Waqif at the end of the Corniche Road.
Phone: +974 4422 4444
Website: https://www.mia.org.qa/en/
The National Museum offers an in-depth look at Qatar’s history, local wildlife, the history of its currency and subsequent wealth. The architecture is amazing and there is a great coffee shop and gift shop in the museum!
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National Museum of Qatar
Museum Park StreetThe National Museum offers an in-depth look at Qatar’s history, local wildlife, the history of its currency and subsequent wealth. The architecture is amazing and there is a great coffee shop and gift shop in the museum!
Katara Cultural Village is a large complex dedicated to the enhancement of the country’s cultural identity. This is a must visit!
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Katara Cultural Village
Katara Cultural Village is a large complex dedicated to the enhancement of the country’s cultural identity. This is a must visit!
Night Out
Manko is a Peruvian and Parisian fusion restaurant, lounge and bar. Highly recommend for a great night out! Be sure to make a reservation in advance.
Location: Manko is located at the Intercontinental Hotel (beach) and is a 10 - 15 min drive from the apartment.
Phone number: +974 4484 4099
Website: http://manko-doha.com/en/home-en/
Manko Doha
61 Street 900Manko is a Peruvian and Parisian fusion restaurant, lounge and bar. Highly recommend for a great night out! Be sure to make a reservation in advance.
Location: Manko is located at the Intercontinental Hotel (beach) and is a 10 - 15 min drive from the apartment.
Phone number: +974 4484 4099
Website: http://manko-doha.com/en/home-en/
The food and vibe at B-Lounge are fantastic; be sure to try their Friday afternoon brunch (and arrive hungry!). Reservations are required in advance.
Location: B-Lounge is located in the Ritz Carlton Hotel which is a 15 - 20 min drive from the apartment.
Phone: +974 5080 4421
Website: https://www.bloungedoha.com/
B-lounge
Pearl BoulevardThe food and vibe at B-Lounge are fantastic; be sure to try their Friday afternoon brunch (and arrive hungry!). Reservations are required in advance.
Location: B-Lounge is located in the Ritz Carlton Hotel which is a 15 - 20 min drive from the apartment.
Phone: +974 5080 4421
Website: https://www.bloungedoha.com/
This is my favorite restaurant in Doha: the atmosphere and decor are as beautiful as the food and drinks are delicious. Be sure to try as many of the ceviches as you can! Reservations are required.
If you are here on a Saturday afternoon, try to go to their ceviche and pisco sour making class. You will have a fantastic time!
Location: West Bay, Doha
Phone: +974 4453 5416
Website: https://www.coyarestaurant.com/doha/
COYA Doha
This is my favorite restaurant in Doha: the atmosphere and decor are as beautiful as the food and drinks are delicious. Be sure to try as many of the ceviches as you can! Reservations are required.
If you are here on a Saturday afternoon, try to go to their ceviche and pisco sour making class. You will have a fantastic time!
Location: West Bay, Doha
Phone: +974 4453 5416
Website: https://www.coyarestaurant.com/doha/
Cafe
Graze is a great coffee shop in Medina Centrale; in fact I think they have the best coffee on the Pearl! My usual order is a soy flat white, which will wake you right up :)
Location: Medina Central, a 15 - 20 min walk from the apartment. Please note that Airbnb may show the location incorrectly; it is in Medina Central next to Delice Cafe.
Phone: +974 4427 1408
Website: https://grazeqatar.com/
Graze Cafe
Graze is a great coffee shop in Medina Centrale; in fact I think they have the best coffee on the Pearl! My usual order is a soy flat white, which will wake you right up :)
Location: Medina Central, a 15 - 20 min walk from the apartment. Please note that Airbnb may show the location incorrectly; it is in Medina Central next to Delice Cafe.
Phone: +974 4427 1408
Website: https://grazeqatar.com/
Conselho para os viajantes
Reserve antes de ir
Make reservations everywhere!
All restaurants, bars, lounges, beach clubs, etc. require reservations to be made in advance.