The top 10 tourist attractions in Doha – Get a taste of the culture and landscape of Doha

This impressive structure is one of the largest mosques in Qatar. The architecture is spectacular, with so much attention to detail you can get lost in its artistry. There are over 90 domes to explore, and the structure can hold over 30,000 people! Non-Muslims are allowed to visit during non-prayer times. Ladies will have to put on an abaya made available at the female entrance. It is recommended gents dress modestly in clothes that cover arms and knees. Thus, shorts and tank tops are not recommended.

The museum is located in the cultural capital of Doha. This is a collection of museums that details many cultural artefacts that spread across four different buildings. Discover the history and culture of ancient times before the city's modern-day persona. To make even better admission is free!

Souq Waif is a market place with many open-air stalls decked and lined in traditional architecture and style. The market atmosphere bursts with incense, spices and shisha. Find unusual shops such as falcon souqs, bird souqs and camel stalls to Middle Eastern lamps, Bedouin blankets, jewellery and more. Many Doha hotels are situated in this corner as well.

The Museum of Islamic Art at the Doha Corniche is just 20 minutes from the Souq. This museum has the biggest collection of art from the Islamic World. The building structure is of breath-taking design as well. Discover many ancient antiquities jewellery, pottery and weapons etc. Admission is free here too! There are green open places to relax and a café for a spot of lunch or afternoon pick me up

The Corniche is a 7 km waterfront walkway and holds a special place for locals and a part of their daily lives. Surrounded by the breezes of the Arabian Gulf, the Corniche should be visited in the early morning or evenings to get a feel for the local lifestyle. There are also several parks to visit. A sunset cruise on a traditional wooden boat (known as a dhow) is a pleasant way to end an evening.

Just one hour's drive away from the city will take you to the desert. Spend the day with camel rides and dune bashing. This area is a pretty place as the sea meets Saudi Arabia, and the coastline is just a few meters away. Dip your feet or go for a swim! There is always the option of spending a night in the desert as well! It will easily be one of the highlights of the vacation.

Katara Village is Doha's focal recreation and cultural centre and a famed tourist spot in the city. Relax in the pretty promenades, browse through the attractive architecture, walk to the beach and end your evening with a nice dinner.

Also known as 'Mathaf' is an old school building transformed into a museum. It holds the world biggest collection of ancient and modern Arabian art. You can find antiquities from 1849 to the present day sprawled all across the building.

Named the Arabian Riviera, the island is a man-made structure with expensive real estate and high-end shopping stores. The island built on one of the original pearl diving sites has a unique Arabian and Moorish architectural design. A few resorts such as Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara are within close range to the Pearl.

The fort was built to protect Souq Waqif from bandits. It is one of the last remaining military encampments in Doha from the 20th century. Inside you can find a mosque without a wall and Moorish designed war embattlements.