Al Rufaa Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Villagio Mall
A Venetian theme makes for an atmospheric shopping experience at this vast mall with fashion stores, restaurants and an indoor fairground.
Souq Waqif Art Gallery
For a sense of traditional Qatari life, visit this marketplace in the heart of Doha. Shop, appreciate the architecture and have a meal here.
Souq Waqif
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Souq Waqif during your visit to Doha.
Activities
Doha: 4-hour Downtown City Tour
Al Safliya Island Experience
Moonlight Boat Cruise with Drinks
See Doha from the Sea
Qatar: Doha Sightseeing Cruise Onboard an Arabic Dhow Boat
Doha: City Highlights Sharing Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Al Rufaa
As Salatah
If you're spending some time in As Salatah, Doha Corniche and Doha Port are top sights worth seeing.
Old Al Ghanim
While there might not be top attractions in Old Al Ghanim, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gold Souq and Souq Waqif.
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.
Souq Waqif
While you're in Souq Waqif, take in top sights like Gold Souq and jump on the metro at Souq Waqif Station Metro Goldline to see more of the city.
Al Najada
When in Al Najada, you can plan a visit to Gold Souq and Souq Waqif, 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 Art Gallery.
- National Museum of Qatar
- City Centre Shopping Mall
- Doha Corniche
- Villagio Mall
- Souq Waqif Art Gallery
- Museum of Islamic Art
- Katara Cultural Village
- Doha Golf Club
- Pearl Monument
- Place Vendôme Mall
- Qatar National Convention Centre
- Khalifa International Stadium
- Aspire Tower
- Al Gharrafa Stadium
- Aspire Park
- Weill Cornell Medical College
- Lagoona Mall