Doha Travel, Luxury Hotels and Things to Do

November to March is ideal, with warm days, cool evenings and the busiest season for events, from sporting finals to art and design weeks. Summer is very hot and humid, though hotel rates fall and indoor attractions stay open. During Ramadan, daytime eating in public is avoided and the city celebrates after dark with iftar tents and late-night souq strolls.

Qatar Airways flies nonstop from several US cities to Hamad International Airport. For winter 2026-27 the airline's published US network covers twelve cities: New York JFK, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington Dulles, Atlanta, Miami, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle; flight times run roughly 13 hours from the East Coast and about 16 from Los Angeles. Check the best airlines for first and business class for cabin details. US citizens receive a visa waiver on arrival for stays of up to 90 days; confirm current rules before travel. Hamad also has a dedicated private terminal, covered in our guide to private jet charter.

Dress modestly in public places, with shoulders and knees covered; hotels and beach clubs are more relaxed. Alcohol is served only in licensed hotel restaurants and bars.

Foreigners can buy freehold property in designated areas such as The Pearl-Qatar, West Bay Lagoon and parts of Lusail, with sea-view apartments from approximately $500,000 and villas well above $1.5 million. Buying property above set thresholds can bring residency: at last check, investment of approximately $200,000 (QAR 730,000) supports a renewable residence permit, and approximately $1 million (QAR 3.65 million) supports permanent-style residency with added benefits. Our guide to Qatar Luxury Real Estate investment and The Pearl explains the details, and Qatar National Vision 2030 sets out where the country is heading.