Al Markhiya Travel Guide
Doha
Visit Al Markhiya
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: Sunset Desert Safari with Camel Ride and Sandboarding
Doha :Half Day Desert Safari | Camel Riding | ATV | Sand Surfing
Doha: ATV/Desert Safari with Activities and Inland Sea Stop
Thrilling 4-Hour Dune Bashing & Camel Ride Safari to Inland Sea
Qatar: Doha Sightseeing Cruise Onboard an Arabic Dhow Boat
Doha: Desert Safari, Sand Boarding, Camel Ride & Inland Sea
Top hotels in Al Markhiya
Oryx Airport Hotel
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025
Hyatt Regency Oryx Doha
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025
Fairmont Doha
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025
Steigenberger Hotel Doha
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel Doha
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025
Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Al Markhiya
Onaiza
While visiting Onaiza, you might make a stop by sights like The Gate Mall and Ministry of Justice.
Al Dafna
If you're spending time in Al Dafna, check out sights like Doha Corniche or Ministry of Education and hop on the metro to see more of the city at West Bay Qatar Energy Station or Corniche Station.
Diplomatic Area
The beaches and abundant dining options are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by City Centre Shopping Mall or Hotel Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at DECC Station to get around town.
West Bay
Noted for its beaches and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in West Bay. Top attractions like Katara Cultural Village and Katara Beach are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Katara Station or Al Qassar Station to see more of the city.
Al Sadd
Shopping and spas are just a few features Al Sadd is known for, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Joaan Station or Hamad Hospital Station.
Fereej Bin Mahmoud
Even though there aren't top sights in Fereej Bin Mahmoud, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Souq Waqif Art Center. Jump on the metro at Bin Mahmoud Station to see more of the city.
- City Centre Shopping Mall
- Doha Corniche
- Souq Waqif
- Souq Waqif Art Center
- Villagio Mall
- Katara Beach
- National Museum of Qatar
- Katara Cultural Village
- Museum of Islamic Art
- Pearl Monument
- Losail International Circuit
- Doha Golf Club
- Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab Mosque
- Aspire Tower
- Khalifa International Stadium
- Place Vendôme Mall
- Qatar National Convention Centre
- Lagoona Mall
- Weill Cornell Medical College
- The Gate Mall
- Aqua Park Qatar
- Aspire Park