What to do in Ar Rayyan

Visit the Villaggio Mall for some of the best shopping in Doha. You’ll find a lavish shopping center decorated in Venetian-style art and architecture complete with its very own winding canal. Explore the huge range of fashion stores as you wander over pretty bridges and under beautifully ornate ceilings.

The Qatar National Convention Centre is a great place to enjoy entertainment in Doha. The building opened in 2011 as part of the Qatar Foundation’s efforts to establish Qatar as a global leader in gathering people for learning and culture. When you visit the Qatar National Convention Centre, notice Arata Isozaki’s architectural design, with wide branches growing from the ground to support the building’s roof. This feature represents the Sidra tree, which provides shelter for desert travelers, who share knowledge in the shade of its protective branches.

The Aspire Zone is one of Qatar’s largest sporting complexes. Built to host the 2006 Asian Games, its facilities are now used regularly for national events and training camps. Sites are prepared to host international athletic events as well. Visit the Aspire Zone to see state-of-the-art stadiums and architecture. Relax in the pretty, expansive park.

With a capacity for 48,000 fans, the beautifully redeveloped Khalifa International Stadium is a perfect venue for soccer matches, track and field meets and other sports events. See the very modern look given to this older stadium. To visit the Khalifa International Stadium, buy tickets to attend a sports competition here.

Qatar National Library opened in 2018 with a vision of becoming one of the world’s outstanding centers of learning, research and culture. Visit this impressive building in Doha to learn about Qatar, see state-of-the-art library features, attend an educational event or browse its extensive range of materials. Many activities and documents are available in English.

Visit Aspire Tower, one of the tallest and most striking buildings in Doha and Qatar. The structure was completed in 2007 and contains a five-star hotel with exciting amenities. Be impressed as you gaze toward the top of the 984-foot-tall (300-meter) building and step inside to experience its luxury.

Aspire Park is one of Doha’s largest green spaces, a vast park where locals and visitors can enjoy spending time in the fresh air and sunshine. With the only lake in Qatar, the park is a great expanse of greenery, in stark contrast to the desert surroundings. Visit Aspire Park to enjoy the leisure facilities, playground areas and running tracks.

The Al Shaqab Equestrian Center in Doha is where the world’s top Arabian horses are bred and trained. The Arabian horse plays a vital part in Qatar’s cultural heritage, with myths and legends tied to Muhammad. Visit Al Shaqab for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see this purebred animal in the flesh.