Schedule 1

Weekend Itinerary in Qatar (Thursday - Friday - Saturday)

Thursday (Start of the Weekend)

Evening:

  • 🕕 6:00 PM: Dinner at a fine dining restaurant – for example:

    • Nobu (Four Seasons Hotel) or

    • IDAM (inside the Museum of Islamic Art).

  • 🕗 8:00 PM: Evening walk along the Doha Corniche or

    • Rent a bike and ride along the Corniche path.

  • 🕘 9:30 PM: Visit Souq Waqif (light shopping, Arabic coffee, photos).

Friday

Morning:

  • 🕘 9:00 AM: Breakfast at The Pearl – Marina or

    • EL&N Café in Place Vendôme Mall.

  • 🕙 10:30 AM: Visit a museum:

    • National Museum of Qatar or

    • Museum of Islamic Art.

Noon:

  • 🕛 1:00 PM: Friday Prayer.

  • 🕐 2:00 PM: Lunch at Katara Cultural Village – e.g. BoQatif or Salt.

Afternoon:

  • 🕓 4:00 PM: Walk around The Pearl – Porto Arabia (strolling, coffee, shopping).

Evening:

  • 🕕 6:30 PM: Attend seasonal events if available (like Summer Festival, Katara Shows).

  • 🕗 8:00 PM: Watch a movie at a VIP cinema (e.g. Novo Cinemas at The Pearl or Doha Festival City).

Saturday (Relaxation & Light Activities)

Morning:

  • 🕘 9:30 AM: Breakfast at MIA Park Café with a view of the Corniche.

  • 🕙 11:00 AM: Spa or relaxation session at a luxury hotel (e.g. W Hotel or Mandarin Oriental).

Noon/Afternoon:

  • 🕑 2:00 PM: Enjoy Afternoon Tea at

    • The Ritz-Carlton or

    • The St. Regis Doha.

Evening:

  • 🕕 6:00 PM: Visit Msheireb Downtown Doha (cultural walk, Msheireb Museums).

  • 🕘 9:00 PM: Light dinner and wrap up the weekend.

Schedule

Number Two

Weekend Plan in Qatar (Alternative Itinerary)

Thursday

Evening:

  • 🕕 5:30 PM: Sunset Dhow Cruise from Corniche (traditional Qatari boat ride with dinner on board).

  • 🕗 8:00 PM: Dessert & coffee at % Arabica or Flat White in Msheireb Downtown.

  • 🕘 9:30 PM: Stroll through Box Park Doha (great for photos and food trucks).

Friday

Morning:

  • 🕘 8:30 AM: Desert Safari Adventure

    • Dune bashing, camel riding, sandboarding, and visit to the Inland Sea (Khor Al Adaid).

    • Tour typically lasts 4–5 hours.

  • 🕛 1:30 PM: Return to hotel and rest.

Afternoon:

  • 🕓 4:00 PM: Visit Place Vendôme Mall for luxury shopping or casual browsing.

  • 🕕 6:00 PM: Catch the dancing fountain show at the mall.

Evening:

  • 🕗 8:00 PM: Dinner at Spice Market (W Hotel) or Sukar Pasha (Katara – sea view).

  • 🕘 10:00 PM: Lounge night at Monkey Tale Doha or Sky View Bar (La Cigale Hotel), if you enjoy nightlife.

Saturday

Morning:

  • 🕘 9:00 AM: Yoga or meditation class at The Ritz-Carlton Spa or Bay Club.

  • 🕙 10:30 AM: Healthy brunch at Evergreen Organics (The Pearl).

Afternoon:

  • 🕑 2:00 PM: Art & culture experience:

    • Fire Station Art Gallery or

    • Mathaf – Arab Museum of Modern Art.

  • 🕓 4:00 PM: Try kayaking in The Pearl or SUP (stand-up paddle boarding) at Katara Beach.

Evening:

  • 🕕 6:00 PM: Relax with karak tea and chapati at Tea Time or poori & Karak.

  • 🕗 8:00 PM: Early dinner and unwind at The Cheesecake Factory (Mall of Qatar or Doha Festival City).

Schedule

Number Three

Weekend Itinerary in Qatar (Relaxed + Cultural Theme)

Thursday

Evening:

  • 🕕 5:00 PM: Visit The Pearl – Qanat Quartier

    • Explore the colorful Venetian-style canals, take photos, and enjoy a gelato or coffee by the water.

  • 🕗 7:30 PM: Dinner at Marsa Malaz Kempinski – try Nozomi for high-end Japanese cuisine.

  • 🕘 9:30 PM: Walk by Porto Arabia Marina – calm vibes and luxury yacht views.

Friday

Morning:

  • 🕘 9:00 AM: Breakfast at Meesh Me-Time Café (Crowne Plaza West Bay – peaceful and modern).

  • 🕙 10:30 AM: Visit Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum

    • One of Qatar’s hidden gems with a private collection of cars, Islamic art, and cultural heritage.

Afternoon:

  • 🕑 1:30 PM: Lunch at Baladna Restaurant – enjoy farm-to-table Qatari dishes, and optionally tour Baladna Farm if you’re up for a short drive.

  • 🕓 4:00 PM: Back to Doha for a spa treatment or massage at Mandarin Oriental or Banana Island (if pre-booked).

Evening:

  • 🕗 7:00 PM: Attend a live performance, concert, or play at Qatar National Theatre or Katara Amphitheatre (check listings).

  • 🕘 9:30 PM: Late-night bites or mocktails at La Mar Beach Lounge (InterContinental Doha).

Saturday

Morning:

  • 🕘 9:30 AM: Breakfast at Mokarabia Café in Msheireb or Al Jazeera Café (inside Al Jazeera Media Café).

  • 🕙 11:00 AM: Take a cultural walking tour of Souq Waqif & Falcon Souq, including spice market and art galleries.

Afternoon:

  • 🕑 2:00 PM: Lunch at Damasca One (Souq Waqif – Syrian cuisine with outdoor seating).

  • 🕓 4:00 PM: Coffee stop at Volume Café or Naua by Chef Tom Aikens (in the National Museum).

Evening:

  • 🕕 6:00 PM: Relax at Oxygen Park in Education City – perfect for a sunset walk or picnic.

  • 🕗 8:00 PM: End the weekend with a calm dinner at Yasmine Palace (The Pearl – luxurious atmosphere, sea view).