Marina District Travel Guide
Doha
Visit Marina District
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: ATV/Desert Safari with Activities and Inland Sea Stop
Doha: Sunset Desert Safari with Camel Ride and Sandboarding
Qatar: Doha Sightseeing Cruise Onboard an Arabic Dhow Boat
Doha: 4-hour Downtown City Tour
Qatar: Sunset Desert Safari with Camel Ride & Sandboarding
Doha Desert Safari, Sandboarding, Camel Ride and Inland sea
Top hotels in Marina District
Fairmont Doha
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025
Raffles Doha
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025
Century Marina Hotel Lusail
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025
Rosewood Doha
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025
Velero Hotel Doha Lusail
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2025
Oryx Airport Hotel
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Marina District
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.
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 Doha Corniche while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at DECC Station to get around town.
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.
Al Jasra
While visiting Al Jasra, you might make a stop by sights like Pearl Monument and Souq Waqif.
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.
- 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
- Aspire Park
- Al Gharrafa Stadium