Al Rufaa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Souq Waqif
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Souq Waqif during your visit to Doha.
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 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.
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.
Activities
Doha Night Tour & Dhow Boat Cruise with Transfers
Doha: Guided City Tour with Airport and Hotel Pickup
Doha: Private City Tour, Airport or Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
Desert safari, Dune bashing, sandboarding, camel, ATV Option
Qatar: Doha Sightseeing Cruise Onboard an Arabic Dhow Boat
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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.
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 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.
- Doha Corniche
- City Centre Shopping Mall
- Souq Waqif
- Katara Beach
- Villagio Mall
- Souq Waqif Art Center
- National Museum of Qatar
- Katara Cultural Village
- Museum of Islamic Art
- Pearl Monument
- Doha Golf Club
- Losail International Circuit
- Khalifa International Stadium
- Aspire Tower
- Qatar National Convention Centre
- Place Vendôme Mall
- Qatar SC Stadium
- Weill Cornell Medical College
- Lagoona Mall
- Souq Waqif Park
- The Gate Mall
- Aspire Park
- Doha Cruise Terminal
- Mall of Qatar