Things to do with kids in Doha

Things to do with kids in Doha

1. See

   Al Bidda Park

   Rumeila Park

   Formerly known as Rumeila Park, this is opposite the Corniche with an outdoor theatre, art gallery, water features, children’s play area and skateboard/rollerblading half-pipe. There is a metro station, several shops, a third-wave coffee shop, and public toilets.

2. Eat

   Al Hamra

   A family restaurant offering Lebanese dishes. Service is a bit slow, good for large groups.

   06:00-01:00 daily

3. Buy

   City Center Doha

   The largest shopping centre in Qatar. In West Bay, the modern part of the city on the northern end of the Corniche, it offers a large and diverse shopping experience, including several jewellery and perfume stores. For entertainment there is a large multiplex cinema, a bowling alley, a children's arcade, as well as an indoor ice skating rink. There are several eating options including two food courts and several sit-down restaurants. By western standards, this mall is quite dated for its age, but remains popular due to its large size and ideal location. Finally, the mall is home to a large Carrefour hypermarket.

4. See

   Doha Zoo

   The zoo is undergoing major renovation and refurbishment, and is closed.

5. Buy

   Hyatt Plaza

   This shopping mall is smaller than others, but as a plus it is always less crowded. There is a good sized food court and a large children's playland called "Jungle Zone."

6. Do

   Jungle Zone

   3500 m² of animal-themed children's attractions, Qatar's most popular indoor theme park.

7. See

   Msheireb Museums

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   A collection of four historic houses in the new downtown district of Msheireb: Mohammed bin Jassim House, Company House, Bin Jelmood House and Radwani House. They feature exhibits on the Msheireb community, traditional Qatari family life, the history of the oil industry, and slavery and exploitation.

   Mon-Sat 09:00-17:00; open Fri until 21:, closed Sun·Free

8. Do Not mapped

   Beaches

   There are well-maintained private beaches in Doha owned by hotels, which permit public access for a fee. Hotels with beaches include the Grand Hyatt, Diplomatic Club, InterContinental, Sheraton, Sharq Village, and the Four Seasons, with fees ranging from QR 180 for weekday passes to annual family memberships. Additionally, the Katara Cultural Village operates Doha's only public beach, with an entry fee of QR 100. On private beaches western swim wear is acceptable, but on public beaches women should dress more modestly (i.e. with long water shorts and t-shirts).

9. Eat Not mapped

   Family Food Centre

   Three branches on Al Matar St, Al Mirqab Al Jadeed St, and Al Rayyan.

   7:30AM-midnight daily, closed Fri for midday prayer

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Doha (CC BY-SA 4.0).