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Sunrise

Dawn Light on the Murals

Beat the heat and the crowds by catching the first golden light on eL Seed’s massive calligraphy murals.

Best time: 16:32About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 15:32

    Katsuya

    Grab a quick coffee or light bite at Katsuya. The Japanese restaurant is open from 12:00 to 00:00 daily, making it a reliable stop before your morning start.

  2. 15:47

    Calligraffiti Murals

    Drive through the tunnels to view the Calligraffiti Murals. This is the best way to see the full scale of eL Seed’s fusion of Arabic calligraphy and street art. Arrive just before the golden light hits to find a good angle.

  3. 16:47

    Virgin Megastore

    Walk to Virgin Megastore near Aspire Park. Browse the selection of books and magazines in Arabic, English, and French while the morning light is soft and the park is quiet.

Local tip

The murals are best experienced by driving through the tunnels rather than walking. Keep an eye on the opening hours if you plan to return for dinner, as Katsuya stays open until midnight.

Check before you go

  • Katsuya is open Mo-Su 12:00-00:00.
  • The murals are viewed best by car through the tunnels.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Doha (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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