{ "tenant": "qatar-f1", "route": "/doha-areas", "destination": { "slug": "qatar-f1", "name": "Qatar Grand Prix", "destinationName": "Doha and Lusail", "guideType": "race-travel", "destination": { "city": "Doha & Lusail", "country": "Qatar", "region": "Al Daayen", "coordinates": [ 51.4537, 25.4905 ], "timezone": "Asia/Qatar", "currency": "QAR" }, "race": { "name": "Qatar Grand Prix", "circuitName": "Lusail International Circuit", "circuitType": "permanent-circuit", "governingSeries": "Formula One", "editorialRelationship": "independent-unofficial-guide", "year": 2026, "sprint": false, "dateLabel": "27–29 November 2026", "dateConfidence": "confirmed", "dateNote": "27–29 November 2026: standard practice, qualifying and Grand Prix format.", "series": "Formula One", "relationship": "Independent, unofficial travel guide", "officialUrl": "https://www.formula1.com/en/racing/2026/qatar", "lapLengthKm": 5.419, "laps": 57, "turns": 16 }, "edition": { "year": 2026, "status": "calendar-confirmed", "verificationRequired": true } }, "scope": "Public editorial content and published planning templates only; no visitor accounts, saved itineraries, bookings or live availability.", "data": { "surface": { "id": "areas", "route": "/doha-areas", "eyebrow": "Qatar F1 2026 / choose your base", "title": "Where to base your Qatar week:", "emphasis": "souq evenings, city streets or the waterfront.", "lede": "Wake up near the souq, make West Bay your beach-and-city base or stay beside Lusail Marina. Here’s what each part of Doha brings to the holiday.", "heading": "Find a neighbourhood you will enjoy coming back to.", "body": "Breakfast nearby, a restaurant for the evening and a comfortable journey home all help make a hotel feel like a base. These area guides bring those parts of the stay together.", "disclaimer": "Choose an open day, the actual meal or excursion and both journeys before booking. Saving a place does not reserve admission, a room, a vehicle or a table.", "editorialNotes": [ "Area and day choices reuse the published hotel, activity, dining and transport evidence. Durations are editable visit allowances, not timetabled departures. Map pins retain each individual guide’s sourced location and arrival scope." ], "categories": [], "briefings": [ { "id": "qatar-everyday-west-bay-lusail", "eyebrow": "Meals near your hotel base", "title": "Breakfast and everyday meals in West Bay and Lusail", "paragraphs": [ "Twisted Olive brings breakfast sandwiches and eggs to a West Bay morning; Nando’s at City Center offers a casual grill meal near DECC. In Lusail, Poori & Karak suits a smaller bread-and-tea order at the Marina Food Arena, while Wagamama gives Place Vendôme a seated noodle or curry option.", "W Doha and Four Seasons guests have different West Bay approaches. Raffles and Fairmont guests need their own Marina car connection. Choose the actual restaurant branch, include both journeys and keep after-race food with the late-night return guide." ], "facts": [ { "label": "Twisted Olive, Burj Doha", "value": "Sesame-bread breakfast sandwiches, eggs and French toast in a green-and-terrazzo West Bay café." }, { "label": "Nando’s, City Centre Doha", "value": "Flame-grilled chicken, wraps and sides at City Center Doha’s third-floor branch near DECC." }, { "label": "Poori & Karak, Lusail Marina", "value": "Karak, warm breads and a small breakfast at the Marina Food Arena kiosk." }, { "label": "Wagamama, Place Vendôme", "value": "Ramen, katsu curry and rice bowls beside Place Vendôme’s canal, with a separate children’s menu." } ], "links": [ { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/twisted-olive-burj-doha", "label": "Twisted Olive, Burj Doha" }, { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/nandos-city-centre-doha", "label": "Nando’s, City Centre Doha" }, { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/poori-and-karak-lusail-marina", "label": "Poori & Karak, Lusail Marina" }, { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/wagamama-place-vendome", "label": "Wagamama, Place Vendôme" }, { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/days-out#qatar-walking-routes", "label": "Choose a walk with food stops" }, { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/food-and-drink#qatar-late-night-guide", "label": "Food after the circuit and the hotel return" } ] }, { "id": "old-town-and-national-museum", "title": "Old Town · museum mornings and a value hotel", "paragraphs": [ "Old Town puts the National Museum and the southern Corniche into your Doha week. Hampton is a convenient value base here, with breakfast included and souq meals a separate short journey away.", "The station walk and Gold-to-Red change are part of every circuit journey. With bags, limited walking or a late finish, keep a local car or direct hotel return." ], "facts": [ { "label": "Food and free days", "value": "Jiwan is a separately reserved fourth-floor museum meal; SMAT is a separate Orient Pearl road outing. Neither restaurant is included with a hotel room. Saravanaa Bhavan offers an affordable vegetarian meal with a street walk from the souq. Mina’s Karak Mqanes is a separate afternoon car outing, opening from noon." }, { "label": "After the circuit", "value": "From Lusail QNB return south to Msheireb, change to Gold towards Ras Bu Abboud for National Museum, then complete the hotel approach. Use a direct road return if that last interchange will not work." } ], "links": [ { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/where-to-stay/hampton-by-hilton-doha-old-town", "label": "Hampton by Hilton Doha Old Town" }, { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/national-museum-of-qatar", "label": "National Museum of Qatar & automotive preview" }, { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/jiwan-national-museum", "label": "Jiwan, National Museum of Qatar" }, { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/smat-orient-pearl", "label": "SMAT, Orient Pearl" }, { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/ritz-carlton-spa-sharq-village", "label": "The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Sharq Village" }, { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/saravanaa-bhavan-old-al-ghanim", "label": "Saravanaa Bhavan, Old Al Ghanim" }, { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/karak-mqanes-mina-district", "label": "Karak Mqanes, Mina District" } ] }, { "id": "souq-and-msheireb", "title": "Souq Waqif and Msheireb · the city outside your door", "paragraphs": [ "Stay here for Qatari breakfasts, market evenings and walks through Msheireb. Al Najada is close to the souq, while Alwadi and Park Hyatt bring you into the contemporary city streets.", "Msheireb is the Red/Gold/Green interchange. Souq Waqif is on the Gold Line and needs a change; the properties do not share an identical station walk. Compare the actual hotel guide, room and arrival instructions." ], "facts": [ { "label": "Food and free days", "value": "Shay Al Shomous is a morning breakfast stop with an earlier Friday finish. Saasna is a Qatari restaurant in Msheireb; reserve a longer meal on a free day. For a lower-cost vegetarian meal, Saravanaa Bhavan is outside the market in Old Al Ghanim; include the street crossings and its afternoon closure." }, { "label": "After the circuit", "value": "For Msheireb hotels, return on the southbound Red Line and complete the property approach. For Souq Waqif, add Gold towards Ras Bu Abboud. After a late circuit exit or meal, agree a road-accessible pickup outside pedestrian lanes." } ], "links": [ { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/where-to-stay/al-najada-doha-hotel-by-tivoli", "label": "Al Najada Doha Hotel by Tivoli" }, { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/where-to-stay/alwadi-hotel-doha-mgallery", "label": "Alwadi Hotel Doha – MGallery Collection" }, { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/where-to-stay/park-hyatt-doha", "label": "Park Hyatt Doha" }, { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/where-to-stay/mandarin-oriental-doha", "label": "Mandarin Oriental, Doha" }, { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/souq-waqif-and-falcon-souq", "label": "Souq Waqif & the Falcon Souq" }, { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/msheireb-museums", "label": "Msheireb Museums: four heritage houses" }, { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/shay-al-shomous-souq-waqif", "label": "Shay Al Shomous, Souq Waqif" }, { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/saasna-msheireb", "label": "Saasna, Msheireb" }, { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/mandarin-oriental-doha-spa", "label": "The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Doha" }, { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/doha-quest-racing-simulators", "label": "Doha Quest: Quest for Speed & Oryx Speedway" }, { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/bandar-aden-souq-waqif", "label": "Bandar Aden, Souq Waqif" }, { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/al-aker-sweets-souq-waqif", "label": "Al Aker Sweets, Souq Waqif" }, { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/saravanaa-bhavan-old-al-ghanim", "label": "Saravanaa Bhavan, Old Al Ghanim" } ] }, { "id": "west-bay", "title": "West Bay · waterfront hotels and city dining", "paragraphs": [ "West Bay combines waterfront hotels with restaurants, coffee and evenings out. It is a good base if you want beach or pool time alongside the museums and the racing.", "A West Bay label does not mean a station is at the door. DECC, West Bay QatarEnergy and Al Qassar serve different approaches. Belgian Café is a separate car or station-and-local-connection outing at InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa, not The City." ], "facts": [ { "label": "Food and free days", "value": "Nobu closes Sunday and has child-sitting conditions. Belgian Café has its own age and ID requirements. Put reserved dinners on a free evening and arrange both car journeys." }, { "label": "After the circuit", "value": "Use the circuit shuttle to Lusail QNB and a southbound Red Line train for the actual hotel station, then its walking or car approach. Late dining or missed trains need a direct licensed taxi or booked car." } ], "links": [ { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/where-to-stay/w-doha", "label": "W Doha" }, { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/where-to-stay/four-seasons-hotel-doha", "label": "Four Seasons Hotel Doha" }, { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/flat-white-gate-mall", "label": "Flat White, The Gate Mall" }, { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/nobu-doha", "label": "Nobu Doha" }, { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/belgian-cafe-intercontinental-doha", "label": "Belgian Café, InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa" }, { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/four-seasons-doha-spa", "label": "Spa & Wellness Centre at Four Seasons Hotel Doha" }, { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/wahm-w-doha", "label": "Wahm at W Doha" }, { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/sax-st-regis-doha", "label": "SAX at The St. Regis Doha" }, { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/la-vista-55-intercontinental-doha-the-city", "label": "La Vista 55 at InterContinental Doha The City" } ] }, { "id": "lusail-marina", "title": "Lusail Marina · a northern stay with a local car connection", "paragraphs": [ "Lusail Marina makes the waterfront and Katara Towers part of the holiday. Raffles and Fairmont offer substantial hotel stays here, with promenades nearby and Old Doha a separate city outing.", "Neither a northern address nor a tram line on a map removes the hotel connection. Surface tram maintenance and the last service matter; compare the agreed hotel car with a local trip to the operating Red Line. Fairmont Gold has a separate temporary-closure notice in its hotel guide." ], "facts": [ { "label": "Food and free days", "value": "Use B-Lounge for a separately reserved marina meal or Katara for bread and tea after a district walk. Minimum spends, ages, kitchen times and transport follow the actual booking. Zaatar w Zeit at The Pearl adds flatbreads and wraps after a Qanat Quartier walk, with a separate local car journey from Lusail." }, { "label": "After the circuit", "value": "Agree an authorised circuit collection point and the final hotel entrance for a car. With Metro, return through Lusail QNB and the selected station, then use the operating local connection or a booked car. Do not rely on an unconfirmed late tram." } ], "links": [ { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/where-to-stay/fairmont-doha", "label": "Fairmont Doha" }, { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/where-to-stay/raffles-doha", "label": "Raffles Doha" }, { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/lusail-marina-promenade", "label": "Lusail Marina Promenade" }, { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/b-lounge-ritz-carlton-doha", "label": "B-Lounge, The Ritz-Carlton Doha" }, { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/katara-cultural-village", "label": "Katara Cultural Village" }, { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/chapati-and-karak-katara", "label": "Chapati & Karak, Katara" }, { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/espa-mondrian-doha", "label": "ESPA at Mondrian Doha" }, { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/black-orchid-mondrian-doha", "label": "Black Orchid at Mondrian Doha" }, { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/katara-beach-swimming-and-water-sports", "label": "Katara Beach: swimming & water sports" }, { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/four-seasons-pearl-qatar-beach-day", "label": "Four Seasons The Pearl-Qatar: pool & beach day" }, { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/zaatar-w-zeit-the-pearl", "label": "Zaatar w Zeit, The Pearl" } ] }, { "id": "alternative-value-bases", "title": "Other value bases · three different journeys", "paragraphs": [ "A pool, family room or lower room price can make a stay outside the main waterfront districts appealing. Education City and the other value bases have their own local connections to include in the race journey.", "Holiday Inn uses an Al Doha Al Jadeda Red Line approach. ibis requires its own Al Sadd connection. Premier Inn Education City needs a local hotel car and the Green Line, changing at Al Bidda for Red. These extra legs can change the value of a cheaper room." ], "facts": [ { "label": "Food and free days", "value": "Turkey Central is an Al Mirqab meal with its own road return, not a hotel restaurant. Mathaf can anchor an Education City outing on an open day; its Monday closure matters." }, { "label": "After the circuit", "value": "Use the chosen hotel’s complete return chain, including Al Sadd’s Gold Line direction or Education City’s Green connection and final car. If the last interchange fails, a direct road return belongs in the budget." } ], "links": [ { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/where-to-stay/holiday-inn-doha-the-business-park", "label": "Holiday Inn Doha – The Business Park" }, { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/where-to-stay/ibis-doha", "label": "ibis Doha" }, { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/where-to-stay/premier-inn-doha-education-city", "label": "Premier Inn Doha Education City" }, { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/mathaf-modern-art-museum", "label": "Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art" }, { "to": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/turkey-central-al-mirqab", "label": "Turkey Central, Al Mirqab Al Jadeed" } ] } ], "mapPlaces": [ { "id": "national-museum-of-qatar", "slug": "national-museum-of-qatar", "title": "National Museum of Qatar & automotive preview", "type": "place", "number": 1, "category": "culture_history", "categorySlug": "culture_history", "kicker": "Plan your visit", "meta": "Old Doha / National Museum", "area": "Jean Nouvel’s desert-rose building, Qatar’s history and a small collection of remarkable cars.", "coordinates": [ 51.54926309697645, 25.288469292021286 ], "image": "/qatar-f1/_guide/images/experiences/qatar/activities/national-museum-of-qatar/national-museum-of-qatar-palace-courtyard-and-desert-rose-arrival-v2.webp", "href": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/national-museum-of-qatar", "record": { "id": "national-museum-of-qatar", "photoId": "nmoq", "name": "National Museum of Qatar & automotive preview", "categorySlug": "culture_history", "area": "Old Doha / National Museum", "sourceUrls": [ "https://nmoq.org.qa/en/visit/", "https://qm.org.qa/en/calendar/a-sneak-peek-at-the-qatar-auto-museum-project-2026/", "https://www.discoverqatar.qa/en-us/discover-the-national-museum-of-qatar/overview", "https://explorer.nmoq.org.qa/en/museum-spaces/" ], "description": "The National Museum’s interlocking discs are hard to miss. 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Familiar ingredients become a fuller, more elaborate dish, giving you something to explore beyond the usual mezze order.\n\nMzatara Samboussa offers a crisp beginning to the meal, while lamb main courses make sense for a more substantial lunch or dinner. Regional teas, coffee and mocktails continue the range into the drinks. The kitchen draws on Qatari and Gulf cooking, with its own combinations running through the menu.\n\nThe dining room makes an occasion of it. Blue seating, geometric lights and decorative ceiling work surround the tables at Orient Pearl near the southern Corniche. It is somewhere to spend an evening over dinner, or to continue a National Museum day with lunch. The restaurant is a separate stop from the museum, so leave time for the road journey between them.", "shortDescription": "Qatari and Gulf flavours in SMAT’s blue-seated dining room at Orient Pearl.", "openingHoursText": "Sunday–Thursday 12:00–00:00; Friday–Saturday 13:00–01:00. 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Break through the crisp edge, then use the softer centre to gather the accompaniments. The contrast is the point. The Old Al Ghanim branch gives this South Indian vegetarian cooking a straightforward sit-down setting on Al Mahar Street, marked outside by its red-striped awnings.\n\nThere are several ways into the menu besides dosa. Idli are soft steamed rice-and-lentil cakes, served with chutneys and sambar; they offer a gentler texture than the crisp crepe. Poori arrive puffed and golden, with potato masala alongside. The bread collapses as you tear it, giving you something light and crisp to carry the softer potato. These dishes suit a smaller meal without reducing the visit to a snack at a counter.\n\nFor more variety on one tray, the Saravana Special Meal gathers rice, vegetable preparations, sambar, rasam, curd and other accompaniments with bread and papad. Poriyal provides a drier vegetable preparation, while kootu combines vegetables and pulses. Small bowls let you move between the different dishes instead of committing to one large curry. The menu also has North Indian options, so paneer and breads sit alongside the South Indian breakfasts and rice meals.\n\nInside, royal-blue upholstered chairs and pale banquettes surround wood-edged tables. Slim lights run across the ceiling, and the room’s glass partition keeps the dining space bright. It is an everyday restaurant rather than a themed dining room: families, friends and solo diners can come for a full vegetarian meal or a familiar breakfast order. The food has enough range to make a second visit quite different from the first.\n\nVegetarian cooking still requires care for a vegan diet or allergy. Ghee, curd and paneer bring dairy into many dishes, while rava preparations use wheat. The ingredient details belong to the chosen order. Souq Waqif is within a separate street walk using the crossings, making this a convenient meal before or after the market. 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From Souq Waqif Gold Line station allow roughly 10–20 minutes for the actual street walk and signed crossings; use a short taxi if that approach is unsuitable. Red Line visitors change at Msheireb for the Gold Line. An early Friday breakfast may need a taxi before rail service starts. Ask the driver for Saravanaa Bhavan Old Al Ghanim, not the Salwa Road branch.", "returnInstructions": "Retrace the signed street crossings to Souq Waqif station or your actual Old Town hotel. For West Bay take the Gold Line towards Al Aziziyah to Msheireb and the Red Line north. Allow the entire walk before the last connection. After a late dinner, use a licensed taxi from the branch’s agreed roadside pickup to the hotel.", "bookingInstructions": "Call Saravanaa Bhavan Old Al Ghanim on +974 3307 7784 or +974 4443 7776 for group seating, the day’s service and dietary needs. 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Choose a serving window for the actual date." }, { "q": "Is Saravanaa Bhavan in Old Al Ghanim inside Souq Waqif?", "a": "Saravanaa Bhavan is on Al Mahar Street in Old Al Ghanim, with a separate street walk and crossings from Souq Waqif." } ], "priceBand": 1, "budgetNeutral": false, "diningProfile": { "currency": "QAR", "priceRating": "$", "foodSpendPerPerson": 30, "priceBasis": "estimated-food-per-person", "priceLabel": "Food per person", "priceStatus": "estimate", "assessedOn": "2026-10-29", "priceCaveat": "Food allowance; drinks, extra dishes and transport cost extra.", "cuisines": [ { "id": "south-indian-vegetarian", "label": "South Indian vegetarian" } ], "foodStyles": [] }, "closures": [], "scheduling": { "timeZone": "Asia/Qatar", "raceWeekAvailabilityConfirmed": false, "kitchenCutoffKnown": false }, "reviewedOn": "2026-10-29", "metadata": { "inventory_id": "saravanaa-bhavan-old-al-ghanim", "verifiedOn": "2026-10-29", "imageGalleryMode": "replace", "sourceEvidenceFile": "research/f1/qatar/food-walks-weeks-2026-10-19/source-evidence.json", "mediaManifest": "research/f1/qatar/dining/media-manifest.json", "budgetEvidence": "Editorial food-per-person allowance. 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selection varies.", "sourceUrl": "https://www.talabat.com/qatar/restaurant/21600/saravanaa-bhavan--old-al-ghanim?aid=1662" } ] } ] }, "bookingUrl": "tel:+97433077784", "bookingActionLabel": "Call Old Al Ghanim", "mentionAliases": [ "Saravanaa Bhavan" ], "slug": "saravanaa-bhavan-old-al-ghanim", "title": "Saravanaa Bhavan, Old Al Ghanim", "status": "published", "publication": { "tier": "published", "reviewedOn": "2026-10-29" }, "recordType": "experience", "inventoryGroup": "dining", "category": "local-and-casual-dining", "location": "Al Mahar Street / Street 860, Old Al Ghanim", "country": "Qatar", "countryCode": "QA", "city": "Doha and Qatar", "coordinates": { "latitude": 25.283676, "longitude": 51.537661 }, "website": "https://www.doha.directory/saravana-bhavan-old-al-ghanem/i/1099", "websiteUrl": "https://www.doha.directory/saravana-bhavan-old-al-ghanem/i/1099", "arrivalSourceUrl": "https://www.doha.directory/saravana-bhavan-old-al-ghanem/i/1099", "href": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/saravanaa-bhavan-old-al-ghanim", "detailRoute": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/saravanaa-bhavan-old-al-ghanim", "imageUrls": [ "/qatar-f1/_guide/images/experiences/qatar/dining/saravanaa-bhavan-old-al-ghanim/saravanaa-bhavan-old-al-ghanim-glass-door-and-pavement-approach-v2.webp", "/qatar-f1/_guide/images/experiences/qatar/dining/saravanaa-bhavan-old-al-ghanim/saravanaa-bhavan-old-al-ghanim-diners-in-blue-seated-dining-room-v4.webp", "/qatar-f1/_guide/images/experiences/qatar/dining/saravanaa-bhavan-old-al-ghanim/saravanaa-bhavan-old-al-ghanim-dosa-chutneys-and-sambar-v1.webp", "/qatar-f1/_guide/images/experiences/qatar/dining/saravanaa-bhavan-old-al-ghanim/saravanaa-bhavan-old-al-ghanim-idli-chutneys-and-sambar-v4.webp", "/qatar-f1/_guide/images/experiences/qatar/dining/saravanaa-bhavan-old-al-ghanim/saravanaa-bhavan-old-al-ghanim-poori-and-potato-masala-v4.webp", "/qatar-f1/_guide/images/experiences/qatar/dining/saravanaa-bhavan-old-al-ghanim/saravanaa-bhavan-old-al-ghanim-south-indian-meal-and-curry-bowls-v4.webp", "/qatar-f1/_guide/images/experiences/qatar/dining/saravanaa-bhavan-old-al-ghanim/saravanaa-bhavan-old-al-ghanim-sambar-vada-with-onion-v4.webp", "/qatar-f1/_guide/images/experiences/qatar/dining/saravanaa-bhavan-old-al-ghanim/saravanaa-bhavan-old-al-ghanim-layered-parotta-and-curry-v4.webp" ], "bookingText": "Call Saravanaa Bhavan Old Al Ghanim on +974 3307 7784 or +974 4443 7776 for group seating, the day’s service and dietary needs. The menu link opens this branch’s delivery listing; arrange a dine-in visit with the branch.", "gettingThere": "Use the Old Al Ghanim branch on Al Mahar Street, Street 860, near Bank Street. From Souq Waqif Gold Line station allow roughly 10–20 minutes for the actual street walk and signed crossings; use a short taxi if that approach is unsuitable. Red Line visitors change at Msheireb for the Gold Line. An early Friday breakfast may need a taxi before rail service starts. Ask the driver for Saravanaa Bhavan Old Al Ghanim, not the Salwa Road branch.", "accessibility": { "note": "Ask for the step-free pavement-to-door route, suitable table/aisle space and toilet arrangements. Outside air-conditioning equipment and the street-corner pavement make the exact approach important. Vegetarian cooking does not establish suitability for an allergy." }, "visitPlan": { "prices": { "title": "Food budget & menu", "value": "≈ QAR 20–45 per person for a vegetarian meal. The branch’s delivery menu lists masala dosa at QAR 15.50, two idli at QAR 12, poori masala at QAR 14.50 and the Saravana Special Meal at QAR 27.50. Dine-in prices and daily selection may differ; drinks and transport cost extra.", "rows": [], "link": { "label": "View the menu", "href": "https://www.talabat.com/qatar/restaurant/21600/saravanaa-bhavan--old-al-ghanim?aid=1662" } }, "hours": { "title": "When to go", "value": "Daily 07:00–15:00 and 17:30–23:00. Obtain the selected day’s service and Friday prayer break from the branch. Kitchen last orders and race-week changes are separate from closing time.", "notes": [ "Allow 45–75 minutes for a meal, or 30–45 minutes for a tea-and-snack stop, plus queues and both journeys." ] }, "arrival": { "title": "Getting there", "address": "Al Mahar Street / Street 860, Old Al Ghanim", "directions": true, "notes": [ "Use the Old Al Ghanim branch on Al Mahar Street, Street 860, near Bank Street. From Souq Waqif Gold Line station allow roughly 10–20 minutes for the actual street walk and signed crossings; use a short taxi if that approach is unsuitable. Red Line visitors change at Msheireb for the Gold Line. An early Friday breakfast may need a taxi before rail service starts. Ask the driver for Saravanaa Bhavan Old Al Ghanim, not the Salwa Road branch." ] }, "returnTransfer": { "title": "Your return journey", "text": "Retrace the signed street crossings to Souq Waqif station or your actual Old Town hotel. For West Bay take the Gold Line towards Al Aziziyah to Msheireb and the Red Line north. Allow the entire walk before the last connection. After a late dinner, use a licensed taxi from the branch’s agreed roadside pickup to the hotel." }, "booking": { "title": "Before you book", "before": [ "Call Saravanaa Bhavan Old Al Ghanim on +974 3307 7784 or +974 4443 7776 for group seating, the day’s service and dietary needs. The menu link opens this branch’s delivery listing; arrange a dine-in visit with the branch." ], "after": [ "Dairy, wheat, nuts and other allergens can appear in the menu. Ask about ghee, yogurt, paneer, rava batter, chutneys and shared utensils. No gluten-free, nut-free or vegan guarantee is implied." ], "action": { "label": "Call Old Al Ghanim", "href": "tel:+97433077784" } } }, "editorialNotes": "Location: Saravanaa Bhavan restaurant on Al Mahar Street in Old Al Ghanim; not Salwa Road or Al Khor. Sources reviewed 2026-10-29; ordinary hours do not establish event-week availability.", "placeOverviews": [ { "slug": "souq-waqif-and-falcon-souq", "title": "Souq Waqif & the Falcon Souq", "shortDescription": "Spice stalls, falcon traders and restaurant streets in Doha’s restored market.", "href": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/souq-waqif-and-falcon-souq", "detailRoute": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/souq-waqif-and-falcon-souq", "recordType": "experience", "categorySlug": "cultural-districts", "location": "Al Jasrah / Souq Waqif", "durationText": "Allow 1–2 hours for a walk; meals and shopping add time.", "imageUrls": [ "/qatar-f1/_guide/images/experiences/qatar/activities/souq-waqif-and-falcon-souq/souq-waqif-covered-textile-lane-and-pointed-arch-v2.webp" ], "mentionAliases": [ "Souq Waqif & the Falcon Souq", "Souq Waqif", "Falcon Souq" ] } ] }, "accent": "#0d6a80" }, { "id": "karak-mqanes-mina-district", "slug": "karak-mqanes-mina-district", "title": "Karak Mqanes, Mina District", "type": "place", "number": 6, "category": "cafes", "categorySlug": "cafes", "kicker": "Plan your visit", "meta": "Mina District / Old Doha Port", "area": "Karak and chapati in Mina’s pink streets, with a bright yellow café inside.", "coordinates": [ 51.5537849, 25.299858 ], "image": "/qatar-f1/_guide/images/experiences/qatar/dining/karak-mqanes-mina-district/karak-mqanes-mina-district-glass-door-and-terrace-approach-v2.webp", "href": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/karak-mqanes-mina-district", "record": { "id": "karak-mqanes-mina-district", "name": "Karak Mqanes, Mina District", "categorySlug": "cafes", "area": "Mina District / Old Doha Port", "cuisine": "Qatari café", "latitude": 25.299858, "longitude": 51.5537849, "coordinateSource": { "url": "https://restaurantguru.com/Karak-Mqanes-Mina-District-krk-mqanys-Doha", "field": "Exact named Mina District listing maps/dir destination=25.29985800,51.55378490", "precision": "named-place-point", "reviewedOn": "2026-10-19" }, "coordinatePrecision": "place", "pinMeaning": "Karak Mqanes café in Mina District at Old Doha Port; not its Pearl, Lusail or Woqod branches", "description": "Mina’s pink streets lead to a café that continues the colour indoors. At Karak Mqanes, bright yellow counters sit beside terrazzo-filled arches, while round tables and woven chairs make room for a stop outside. It is an inviting place for karak after a walk around Old Doha Port.\n\nMilk tea and freshly prepared chapati are at the heart of the visit. A toasted filled sandwich makes the stop more substantial when you would like something to eat as well. The counter’s current fillings and portions let you choose between a small snack and a fuller café meal.\n\nMake the café part of a Mina afternoon. You can explore a section of the public lanes and waterfront, return for food, then continue the walk or head back to the hotel. The port lists opening from noon, so it is an afternoon option for a museum day in Old Doha.", "shortDescription": "Karak and chapati in Mina’s pink streets, with a bright yellow café inside.", "priceText": "Estimated food QAR 15–35 per person for a modest snack; add an estimated QAR 5–10 for one ordinary karak. A larger meal, sweets and extra drinks cost more. For a central-Doha hotel, allow an estimated QAR 40–80 per vehicle for both taxi legs. Metro travel still needs a separate port connection.", "priceAmount": 25, "priceCurrency": "QAR", "costLabel": "≈ QAR 15–35 / snack", "openingHoursText": "Old Doha Port lists 12:00–00:00. Use the actual dated service and kitchen cutoff; no early breakfast or post-qualifying order is promised.", "durationText": "Allow 45–75 minutes for a meal, or 30–45 minutes for a tea-and-snack stop, plus queues and both journeys.", "arrivalInstructions": "Take a licensed taxi to the agreed road-accessible Mina District drop-off at Old Doha Port, then walk to the café’s pink frontage. If arriving on the Gold Line, leave at National Museum and use a separate local car to the port. Allow roughly 20–40 minutes from an Old Town or Souq hotel including pickup and the district approach; traffic and the actual gate change the journey. The café pin is not a cruise boarding point.", "returnInstructions": "Walk back to the named Mina road pickup and take a taxi to the actual hotel or National Museum station while the onward Gold Line connection still operates. For a Red Line base, change at Msheireb. After a late café visit use a direct hotel taxi; the port’s opening hours do not extend the rail timetable. Keep the driver’s entrance/pickup instructions separate from the pedestrian café door.", "bookingInstructions": "Old Doha Port lists +974 3377 7929 for this café. Specify the Mina District branch, actual serving time and party needs. Obtain the current sandwich fillings, portion prices, seating and final food orders. A saved café visit includes neither a table nor transport.", "accessibilityText": "Ask about step-free access from the road drop-off, terrace/door threshold, table space and accessible toilets. The district includes textured paving and outdoor exposure; the café’s indoor seating can have different circulation space from the terrace.", "sourceUrls": [ "https://www.odp.qa/lifestyles/karak-mqanes", "https://restaurantguru.com/Karak-Mqanes-Mina-District-krk-mqanys-Doha" ], "telephone": "+974 3377 7929", "schemaType": "CafeOrCoffeeShop", "servesCuisine": [ "Qatari café" ], "requirements": { "dietary": "Karak contains milk; bread and sauces can contain wheat, egg or dairy. State allergies and ask about the exact sandwich filling and shared preparation. A vegetarian filling is a separate choice." }, "dietaryNote": "Karak contains milk; bread and sauces can contain wheat, egg or dairy. State allergies and ask about the exact sandwich filling and shared preparation. A vegetarian filling is a separate choice.", "faq": [ { "q": "Can I have an early breakfast at Karak Mqanes in Mina District?", "a": "Karak Mqanes in Mina District lists opening from noon. Choose an afternoon snack or obtain an expressly different dated arrangement." }, { "q": "Is the Metro beside Karak Mqanes in Mina District?", "a": "National Museum Gold Line station needs a separate local car connection to Karak Mqanes in Mina District." }, { "q": "Does a Karak Mqanes tea stop include a boat trip?", "a": "Karak Mqanes is a café visit with a public Mina District walk. Boat products have their own admission, meeting point and return." } ], "priceBand": 1, "budgetNeutral": false, "diningProfile": { "currency": "QAR", "priceRating": "$", "foodSpendPerPerson": 25, "priceBasis": "estimated-food-per-person", "priceLabel": "Estimated food per person", "priceStatus": "estimate", "assessedOn": "2026-10-19", "priceCaveat": "Food allowance only. Drinks, extra dishes, transport and any applicable service charges are separate unless expressly included.", "cuisines": [ { "id": "qatari-café", "label": "Qatari café" } ], "foodStyles": [] }, "closures": [], "scheduling": { "timeZone": "Asia/Qatar", "raceWeekAvailabilityConfirmed": false, "kitchenCutoffKnown": false }, "reviewedOn": "2026-10-19", "metadata": { "inventory_id": "karak-mqanes-mina-district", "verifiedOn": "2026-10-19", "imageGalleryMode": "replace", "sourceEvidenceFile": "research/f1/qatar/food-walks-weeks-2026-10-19/source-evidence.json", "mediaManifest": "research/f1/qatar/dining/media-manifest.json", "budgetEvidence": "Editorial food-per-person allowance. Any named menu examples are individual advertised dishes, not a set menu; drinks and return transport separate." }, "gallery": [ { "src": "/qatar-f1/_guide/images/experiences/qatar/dining/karak-mqanes-mina-district/karak-mqanes-mina-district-glass-door-and-terrace-approach-v2.webp", "alt": "Pink façade and outdoor tables at Karak Mqanes in Mina District", "caption": "Pink façade and outdoor tables at Karak Mqanes in Mina District" }, { "src": "/qatar-f1/_guide/images/experiences/qatar/dining/karak-mqanes-mina-district/karak-mqanes-mina-district-yellow-counter-terrazzo-arches-v1.webp", "alt": "Yellow counter and terrazzo arch niches inside Karak Mqanes at Old Doha Port", "caption": "Yellow counter and terrazzo arch niches inside Karak Mqanes at Old Doha Port" }, { "src": "/qatar-f1/_guide/images/experiences/qatar/dining/karak-mqanes-mina-district/karak-mqanes-mina-district-chapati-sandwich-and-karak-v1.webp", "alt": "A toasted sandwich and karak cup at Karak Mqanes in Mina District", "caption": "A toasted sandwich and karak cup at Karak Mqanes in Mina District" } ], "image": "/qatar-f1/_guide/images/experiences/qatar/dining/karak-mqanes-mina-district/karak-mqanes-mina-district-glass-door-and-terrace-approach-v2.webp", "mentionAliases": [], "slug": "karak-mqanes-mina-district", "title": "Karak Mqanes, Mina District", "status": "published", "publication": { "tier": "published", "reviewedOn": "2026-10-19" }, "recordType": "experience", "inventoryGroup": "dining", "category": "cafes", "location": "Mina District / Old Doha Port", "country": "Qatar", "countryCode": "QA", "city": "Doha and Qatar", "coordinates": { "latitude": 25.299858, "longitude": 51.5537849 }, "website": "https://www.odp.qa/lifestyles/karak-mqanes", "websiteUrl": "https://www.odp.qa/lifestyles/karak-mqanes", "bookingUrl": "https://www.odp.qa/lifestyles/karak-mqanes", "arrivalSourceUrl": "https://www.odp.qa/lifestyles/karak-mqanes", "href": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/karak-mqanes-mina-district", "detailRoute": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/karak-mqanes-mina-district", "imageUrls": [ "/qatar-f1/_guide/images/experiences/qatar/dining/karak-mqanes-mina-district/karak-mqanes-mina-district-glass-door-and-terrace-approach-v2.webp", "/qatar-f1/_guide/images/experiences/qatar/dining/karak-mqanes-mina-district/karak-mqanes-mina-district-yellow-counter-terrazzo-arches-v1.webp", "/qatar-f1/_guide/images/experiences/qatar/dining/karak-mqanes-mina-district/karak-mqanes-mina-district-chapati-sandwich-and-karak-v1.webp" ], "bookingText": "Old Doha Port lists +974 3377 7929 for this café. Specify the Mina District branch, actual serving time and party needs. Obtain the current sandwich fillings, portion prices, seating and final food orders. A saved café visit includes neither a table nor transport.", "gettingThere": "Take a licensed taxi to the agreed road-accessible Mina District drop-off at Old Doha Port, then walk to the café’s pink frontage. If arriving on the Gold Line, leave at National Museum and use a separate local car to the port. Allow roughly 20–40 minutes from an Old Town or Souq hotel including pickup and the district approach; traffic and the actual gate change the journey. The café pin is not a cruise boarding point.", "accessibility": { "note": "Ask about step-free access from the road drop-off, terrace/door threshold, table space and accessible toilets. The district includes textured paving and outdoor exposure; the café’s indoor seating can have different circulation space from the terrace." }, "visitPlan": { "prices": { "title": "Food budget & menu", "value": "Estimated food QAR 15–35 per person for a modest snack; add an estimated QAR 5–10 for one ordinary karak. A larger meal, sweets and extra drinks cost more. For a central-Doha hotel, allow an estimated QAR 40–80 per vehicle for both taxi legs. Metro travel still needs a separate port connection.", "rows": [] }, "hours": { "title": "When to go", "value": "Old Doha Port lists 12:00–00:00. Use the actual dated service and kitchen cutoff; no early breakfast or post-qualifying order is promised.", "notes": [ "Allow 45–75 minutes for a meal, or 30–45 minutes for a tea-and-snack stop, plus queues and both journeys." ] }, "arrival": { "title": "Getting there", "address": "Mina District / Old Doha Port", "directions": true, "notes": [ "Take a licensed taxi to the agreed road-accessible Mina District drop-off at Old Doha Port, then walk to the café’s pink frontage. If arriving on the Gold Line, leave at National Museum and use a separate local car to the port. Allow roughly 20–40 minutes from an Old Town or Souq hotel including pickup and the district approach; traffic and the actual gate change the journey. The café pin is not a cruise boarding point." ] }, "returnTransfer": { "title": "Your return journey", "text": "Walk back to the named Mina road pickup and take a taxi to the actual hotel or National Museum station while the onward Gold Line connection still operates. For a Red Line base, change at Msheireb. After a late café visit use a direct hotel taxi; the port’s opening hours do not extend the rail timetable. Keep the driver’s entrance/pickup instructions separate from the pedestrian café door." }, "booking": { "title": "Before you book", "before": [ "Old Doha Port lists +974 3377 7929 for this café. Specify the Mina District branch, actual serving time and party needs. Obtain the current sandwich fillings, portion prices, seating and final food orders. A saved café visit includes neither a table nor transport." ], "after": [ "Karak contains milk; bread and sauces can contain wheat, egg or dairy. State allergies and ask about the exact sandwich filling and shared preparation. A vegetarian filling is a separate choice." ], "action": { "label": "Venue details & contact", "href": "https://www.odp.qa/lifestyles/karak-mqanes" } } }, "editorialNotes": "Location: Karak Mqanes café in Mina District at Old Doha Port; not its Pearl, Lusail or Woqod branches. 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State indoor or terrace preference and any dietary needs. Ask for last orders before booking a late dinner.", "gettingThere": "Find Saasna on Barahat Msheireb, Sikkat Al Maiz. Walk from Msheireb Metro interchange through the district, or use a nearby road drop-off and enter the square on foot. For an early or Friday-morning breakfast, use a taxi if the Metro is not operating; race-week service extensions are still to be announced.", "accessibility": { "note": "Michelin lists wheelchair access. Request the step-free approach through the arcade and a suitable table when booking, particularly if choosing the terrace." }, "visitPlan": { "prices": { "title": "Food budget & menu", "value": "Estimated QAR 80–150 per person for food. Drinks, extra courses and applicable charges are separate.", "rows": [], "link": { "label": "View the menu", "href": "https://fndn.mn/saasna-msheireb/s" } }, "hours": { "title": "When to go", "value": "Monday–Wednesday and Sunday 08:00–22:30; Thursday–Saturday 08:00–23:00. Race-week service and kitchen last orders may differ.", "notes": [ "Allow 60–90 minutes; longer for a substantial dinner." ] }, "arrival": { "title": "Getting there", "address": "Barahat Msheireb", "directions": true, "notes": [ "Find Saasna on Barahat Msheireb, Sikkat Al Maiz. Walk from Msheireb Metro interchange through the district, or use a nearby road drop-off and enter the square on foot. For an early or Friday-morning breakfast, use a taxi if the Metro is not operating; race-week service extensions are still to be announced." ] }, "returnTransfer": { "title": "Your return journey", "text": "Return through Msheireb to the interchange for Red, Gold or Green services, or walk to your nearby Msheireb hotel. After trains finish, meet a licensed taxi at an agreed road-accessible edge of the district." }, "booking": { "title": "Before you book", "before": [ "Contact the restaurant directly using its official booking links or +974 5519 7131. State indoor or terrace preference and any dietary needs. Ask for last orders before booking a late dinner." ], "after": [ "Rice dishes may contain meat or seafood stocks; breads and samosas contain wheat, and desserts can contain dairy. Ask the kitchen about vegetarian preparation, allergens and sauces rather than relying on a dish name." ], "action": { "label": "Venue details & contact", "href": "https://linktr.ee/saasnaqatar" } } }, "editorialNotes": "Location: Saasna’s square-facing arcade in Msheireb. 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The treatment uses a quartz-sand bed and singing bowls, bringing the desert into the spa in a way you can experience indoors. Arabian Journey takes another local ingredient, with date-seed exfoliation following a foot ritual over a two-hour appointment.\n\nThe spa sits within the hotel facing Barahat Msheireb. Pale stone, sculpted columns and warm metal details give the reception its character, while the facilities include an indoor pool, sauna, steam room and experience shower. There is enough here to enjoy some time around the treatment itself.\n\nA visit fits naturally into a day in Msheireb. Lunch at Saasna or time in the heritage houses can sit on either side of the appointment, followed by an evening in the souq. 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Advance payment confirms the booking. The cancellation terms require at least one day’s notice for an ordinary change/cancellation and two days for suite experiences or groups of four or more; timely cancellation converts prepayment to a rescheduling credit for two weeks, rather than a cash refund. Same-day cancellation/no-show is charged in full. Obtain the terms for your selected service before paying.", "gettingThere": "Take the Metro to Msheireb and walk through the district towards Barahat Msheireb, or book a car to the hotel’s designated vehicle entrance. Ask the concierge for spa directions; the square-facing facade is not a taxi pickup bay.", "accessibility": { "note": "Ask for the step-free route from the vehicle entrance, treatment-bed transfer arrangements and access to the chosen heat-and-water area. 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Obtain the terms for your selected service before paying." ], "after": [], "action": { "label": "Visit the venue or operator", "href": "https://www.mandarinoriental.com/en/doha/msheireb/wellness/the-spa" } } }, "editorialNotes": "Location: Mandarin Oriental Doha host hotel at Barahat Msheireb; obtain its vehicle entrance. Sources reviewed 2026-10-18; ordinary hours do not establish event-week availability.", "placeOverviews": [ { "slug": "mandarin-oriental-doha", "title": "Mandarin Oriental, Doha", "shortDescription": "Luxury on Barahat Msheireb, with IZU, rooftop pools and a spa close to the heritage houses.", "href": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/where-to-stay/mandarin-oriental-doha", "categorySlug": "accommodation", "location": "Barahat Msheireb · Msheireb Downtown", "imageUrls": [ "/qatar-f1/_guide/images/hotels/qatar/mandarin-oriental-doha/mandarin-oriental-doha-recognisable-entrance-and-arrival-approach-v2.webp" ], "mentionAliases": [ "Mandarin Oriental, Doha" ] }, { "slug": "saasna-msheireb", "title": "Saasna, Msheireb", "shortDescription": "Majboos, home-style Qatari dishes and date ice cream on Barahat Msheireb.", "href": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/saasna-msheireb", "detailRoute": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/saasna-msheireb", "recordType": "experience", "categorySlug": "restaurants", "location": "Barahat Msheireb", "durationText": "Allow 60–90 minutes; longer for a substantial dinner.", "imageUrls": [ "/qatar-f1/_guide/images/experiences/qatar/dining/saasna-msheireb/saasna-msheireb-square-facing-arcade-and-entrance-v1.webp" ], "mentionAliases": [ "Saasna, Msheireb", "Saasna" ] } ] }, "accent": "#0d6a80" }, { "id": "doha-quest-racing-simulators", "slug": "doha-quest-racing-simulators", "title": "Doha Quest: Quest for Speed & Oryx Speedway", "type": "place", "number": 12, "category": "race-and-circuit", "categorySlug": "race-and-circuit", "kicker": "Plan your visit", "meta": "Doha Quest / Doha Oasis, Al Khaleej Street, Msheireb", "area": "Moving racing simulators and multiplayer sessions inside Doha Quest at Doha Oasis.", "coordinates": [ 51.51744, 25.28467 ], "image": "/qatar-f1/_guide/images/experiences/qatar/activities/doha-quest-racing-simulators/doha-quest-oryx-speedway-racing-simulator-row-v2.webp", "href": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/doha-quest-racing-simulators", "record": { "id": "doha-quest-racing-simulators", "name": "Doha Quest: Quest for Speed & Oryx Speedway", "categorySlug": "race-and-circuit", "area": "Doha Quest / Doha Oasis, Al Khaleej Street, Msheireb", "latitude": 25.28467, "longitude": 51.51744, "coordinateSource": { "url": "https://mapcarta.com/N9704822891", "field": "Named Doha Quest OSM node 9704822891 latitude/longitude", "precision": "named-place-point", "reviewedOn": "2026-10-19" }, "pinMeaning": "Doha Quest theme-park point in Doha Oasis; simulator desk and mall entrance are separate arrival instructions", "coordinatePrecision": "place", "description": "Oryx Speedway puts friends in neighbouring racing rigs, with screens, pedals and steering controls set around moving platforms. The bucket seats and surrounding truss give this part of Doha Quest the feel of a small racing arena. It is a chance to compare braking and steering with the people you have been watching F1 alongside.\n\nQuest for Speed adds another racing attraction within the park. The available sessions determine whether the group can race together, and the cars and software can change. Come for the driving experience without relying on a particular F1 game or a recreation of Lusail.\n\nThere is a full theme park around the simulators, including roller coasters and family rides. That makes Quest especially appealing when different members of the group want different activities. Admission is a significant part of the bill, so the practical section explains entry and possible simulator extras. A free afternoon followed by dinner in Msheireb or the souq is a good combination; the regular schedule closes on Sundays.", "shortDescription": "Moving racing simulators and multiplayer sessions inside Doha Quest at Doha Oasis.", "openingHoursText": "Regular hours: Monday–Saturday 14:00–22:00; Sunday closed. Special opening and the simulator desk’s final session depend on the selected date.", "durationText": "Allow 1½–2½ hours for a focused visit, purchase and queues; 3–4 hours if also using the wider park. Actual racing time depends on the purchased session.", "priceText": "Advertised general admission: adults 13+ QAR 235; juniors 4–12 QAR 160; under-4s enter free but are not thereby eligible for a simulator. Estimated adult entry-and-racing allowance QAR 260–315, allowing QAR 25–80 for separately charged sessions if required. Obtain the actual product total and inclusions before buying. Food and transport extra. Estimated return taxi allowance from a central Doha hotel: QAR 30–70 per vehicle for both journeys. Metro fares and travel cards are separate if using rail; actual road fares vary with the hotel, traffic and pickup.", "priceAmount": 260, "priceCurrency": "QAR", "costLabel": "≈ QAR 260–315 / adult", "budgetNeutral": false, "arrivalInstructions": "Use the operator’s current Gate 2 arrival instructions for Doha Oasis Mall on Al Khaleej Street, then follow signs to Quest reception and ask for the racing simulators. Msheireb station connects the Metro lines; allow an additional outdoor street walk, or a short licensed taxi to the specified gate. Allow roughly 20–40 minutes from a central Msheireb/Souq hotel including the approach; from West Bay allow 35–60 minutes with the station connection. These are planning allowances. The pin identifies the park, not the exact boarding platform.", "returnInstructions": "Return through Doha Oasis to the agreed mall gate. Walk or take a short car to Msheireb station while trains still operate, then use the line for your hotel; Souq Waqif is eastbound on the Gold Line towards Ras Bu Abboud. If visiting the souq for dinner, finish the hotel journey from its perimeter pickup. After a late session or meal, use a licensed taxi rather than relying on an unannounced late train. Quest does not advertise a direct hotel shuttle.", "bookingInstructions": "Start at dohaquest.com and follow its current booking link. Obtain the selected date’s admission plus simulator total, included sessions, group-racing arrangement and cancellation terms. Ask for simulator-specific height, weight, age, footwear, restraint and motion/medical restrictions; the minimum for another ride does not apply automatically. Children 12 and under need the operator’s required adult supervision. Avoid buying admission solely for racing until the actual simulator is available for the party.", "accessibilityText": "Doha Oasis has lifts and escalators, but ride access needs a separate assessment. Ask for the step-free Gate 2 route, accessible toilets, queue assistance, seat transfer and whether the chosen moving simulator can accommodate the rider. Do not assume a wheelchair can remain on the platform or that motion can be disabled.", "sourceUrls": [ "https://dohaquest.com/en/", "https://dohaquest.com/en/rides/quest-for-speed--oryx-speedway", "https://dohaquest.com/en/visit", "https://www.brogent.com/en/Quest-for-Speed-and-Oryx-Speedway-cv-13.html", "https://mapcarta.com/N9704822891" ], "faq": [ { "q": "Does a Doha Quest park ticket include both racing simulators?", "a": "Check the inclusions on your dated Doha Quest ticket. Budget for admission and possible additional simulator sessions; an old discounted session price or generic all-access headline is insufficient." }, { "q": "Can we race each other at Doha Quest’s Oryx Speedway?", "a": "Oryx Speedway at Doha Quest has multiplayer racing equipment. Ask the desk for the operating rigs, game format and a shared session before paying." }, { "q": "Is Doha Quest open on Qatar Grand Prix Sunday?", "a": "Doha Quest is normally closed on Sunday. Choose an open free day unless the dated operator calendar expressly provides another arrangement." } ], "requirements": { "age": "Simulator-specific eligibility must be supplied by Quest. 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Obtain the selected date’s admission plus simulator total, included sessions, group-racing arrangement and cancellation terms. Ask for simulator-specific height, weight, age, footwear, restraint and motion/medical restrictions; the minimum for another ride does not apply automatically. Children 12 and under need the operator’s required adult supervision. Avoid buying admission solely for racing until the actual simulator is available for the party.", "gettingThere": "Use the operator’s current Gate 2 arrival instructions for Doha Oasis Mall on Al Khaleej Street, then follow signs to Quest reception and ask for the racing simulators. Msheireb station connects the Metro lines; allow an additional outdoor street walk, or a short licensed taxi to the specified gate. Allow roughly 20–40 minutes from a central Msheireb/Souq hotel including the approach; from West Bay allow 35–60 minutes with the station connection. These are planning allowances. The pin identifies the park, not the exact boarding platform.", "accessibility": { "note": "Doha Oasis has lifts and escalators, but ride access needs a separate assessment. Ask for the step-free Gate 2 route, accessible toilets, queue assistance, seat transfer and whether the chosen moving simulator can accommodate the rider. Do not assume a wheelchair can remain on the platform or that motion can be disabled." }, "visitPlan": { "prices": { "title": "Cost & admission", "value": "Advertised general admission: adults 13+ QAR 235; juniors 4–12 QAR 160; under-4s enter free but are not thereby eligible for a simulator. Estimated adult entry-and-racing allowance QAR 260–315, allowing QAR 25–80 for separately charged sessions if required. Obtain the actual product total and inclusions before buying. Food and transport extra. Estimated return taxi allowance from a central Doha hotel: QAR 30–70 per vehicle for both journeys. Metro fares and travel cards are separate if using rail; actual road fares vary with the hotel, traffic and pickup.", "rows": [] }, "hours": { "title": "When to go", "value": "Regular hours: Monday–Saturday 14:00–22:00; Sunday closed. Special opening and the simulator desk’s final session depend on the selected date.", "notes": [ "Allow 1½–2½ hours for a focused visit, purchase and queues; 3–4 hours if also using the wider park. Actual racing time depends on the purchased session." ] }, "arrival": { "title": "Getting there", "address": "Doha Quest / Doha Oasis, Al Khaleej Street, Msheireb", "directions": true, "notes": [ "Use the operator’s current Gate 2 arrival instructions for Doha Oasis Mall on Al Khaleej Street, then follow signs to Quest reception and ask for the racing simulators. Msheireb station connects the Metro lines; allow an additional outdoor street walk, or a short licensed taxi to the specified gate. Allow roughly 20–40 minutes from a central Msheireb/Souq hotel including the approach; from West Bay allow 35–60 minutes with the station connection. These are planning allowances. The pin identifies the park, not the exact boarding platform." ] }, "returnTransfer": { "title": "Your return journey", "text": "Return through Doha Oasis to the agreed mall gate. Walk or take a short car to Msheireb station while trains still operate, then use the line for your hotel; Souq Waqif is eastbound on the Gold Line towards Ras Bu Abboud. If visiting the souq for dinner, finish the hotel journey from its perimeter pickup. After a late session or meal, use a licensed taxi rather than relying on an unannounced late train. Quest does not advertise a direct hotel shuttle." }, "booking": { "title": "Before you book", "before": [ "Start at dohaquest.com and follow its current booking link. Obtain the selected date’s admission plus simulator total, included sessions, group-racing arrangement and cancellation terms. Ask for simulator-specific height, weight, age, footwear, restraint and motion/medical restrictions; the minimum for another ride does not apply automatically. Children 12 and under need the operator’s required adult supervision. Avoid buying admission solely for racing until the actual simulator is available for the party." ], "after": [], "action": { "label": "Visit the venue or operator", "href": "https://dohaquest.com/en/" } } }, "editorialNotes": "Location: Doha Quest theme-park point in Doha Oasis; simulator desk and mall entrance are separate arrival instructions. Sources reviewed 2026-10-19; ordinary hours do not establish event-week availability.", "placeOverviews": [ { "slug": "souq-waqif-and-falcon-souq", "title": "Souq Waqif & the Falcon Souq", "shortDescription": "Spice stalls, falcon traders and restaurant streets in Doha’s restored market.", "href": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/souq-waqif-and-falcon-souq", "detailRoute": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/souq-waqif-and-falcon-souq", "recordType": "experience", "categorySlug": "cultural-districts", "location": "Al Jasrah / Souq Waqif", "durationText": "Allow 1–2 hours for a walk; meals and shopping add time.", "imageUrls": [ "/qatar-f1/_guide/images/experiences/qatar/activities/souq-waqif-and-falcon-souq/souq-waqif-covered-textile-lane-and-pointed-arch-v2.webp" ], "mentionAliases": [ "Souq Waqif & the Falcon Souq", "Souq Waqif", "Falcon Souq" ] } ] }, "accent": "#0d6a80" }, { "id": "bandar-aden-souq-waqif", "slug": "bandar-aden-souq-waqif", "title": "Bandar Aden, Souq Waqif", "type": "place", "number": 13, "category": "local-and-casual-dining", "categorySlug": "local-and-casual-dining", "kicker": "Plan your visit", "meta": "Souq Waqif / Abdullah Bin Jassim Street, Al Jasra", "area": "Yemeni stews, bread and shared dishes behind an arched frontage in Souq Waqif.", "coordinates": [ 51.53276, 25.28932 ], "image": "/qatar-f1/_guide/images/experiences/qatar/dining/bandar-aden-souq-waqif/bandar-aden-souq-waqif-wooden-door-and-stone-approach-v3.webp", "href": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/bandar-aden-souq-waqif", "record": { "id": "bandar-aden-souq-waqif", "name": "Bandar Aden, Souq Waqif", "categorySlug": "local-and-casual-dining", "area": "Souq Waqif / Abdullah Bin Jassim Street, Al Jasra", "latitude": 25.28932, "longitude": 51.53276, "coordinateSource": { "url": "https://mapcarta.com/N4295743097", "field": "Named Bandar Aden OSM node 4295743097 latitude/longitude, restaurant telephone matches operator", "precision": "named-place-point", "reviewedOn": "2026-10-19" }, "pinMeaning": "Bandar Aden Yemeni restaurant in Souq Waqif, not the district centre", "coordinatePrecision": "place", "description": "At Bandar Aden, the bread has a job to do. Tear off a piece and use it to scoop a Yemeni stew from its heavy black stone pot: a meal built around the pot, the bread and the people sharing it. Behind the pale arched frontage in Souq Waqif, the restaurant offers both ordinary tables and rooms lined with patterned floor cushions. The lattice partitions and low seating give a group a different way to settle into a meal after exploring the market.\n\nSalta and fahsa are the place to begin if you want to understand the cooking. Salta brings together a meat-broth base, fenugreek froth and sahawiq, the chilli, tomato, garlic and herb mixture that gives the stew another layer of flavour. Rice, potato, egg and vegetables appear among its variations. Fahsa centres more closely on lamb and its broth, also finished with fenugreek. Their black madara pots retain heat, so the generous flatbread is more than an accompaniment: it is part of how you eat the meal.\n\nRice dishes offer a second direction. Mandi pairs spiced rice with lamb or chicken, while the restaurant’s menu also gives zerbian its own place. A broad platter of meat over rice suits sharing, particularly alongside a stew, without requiring everyone to order the same thing. The food arrives in the straightforward serving style of a busy souq restaurant, with large breads and platters taking priority over decorative plating.\n\nThe menu stretches beyond lunch and dinner. Egg dishes, beans and breads make breakfast an option, and maasob and arika carry the meal towards sweeter combinations of bread, fruit, dates, honey and dairy. These are substantial desserts. A smaller sweet stop at Al Aker Sweets is another way to finish the evening in the souq.\n\nBandar Aden began in 2010 and identifies this Souq Waqif restaurant as its only branch. It is a useful address for visitors who want Yemeni cooking in the old market, with the choice between a conventional table and a shared floor-seated meal.", "shortDescription": "Yemeni stews, bread and shared dishes behind an arched frontage in Souq Waqif.", "openingHoursText": "Saturday–Thursday 08:00–23:00; Friday 12:30–23:00. Kitchen last orders may be earlier.", "durationText": "Allow 60–90 minutes plus any queue and the souq walk.", "priceText": "≈ QAR 40–70 per person for a substantial meal. Shared platter sizes affect the total; drinks and dessert cost extra.", "priceAmount": 50, "priceCurrency": "QAR", "costLabel": "≈ QAR 40–70 / person", "budgetNeutral": false, "arrivalInstructions": "Take the Gold Line to Souq Waqif, changing at Msheireb if arriving on the Red Line, then walk through the market to Bandar Aden’s white arched frontage off Abdullah Bin Jassim Street. From a Souq or Msheireb hotel use the actual pedestrian route. A taxi must drop at an agreed perimeter access; it cannot reach every market lane. Allow 15–30 minutes for a local hotel-to-table approach, longer with a Metro journey or queue.", "returnInstructions": "Walk back to the actual hotel or Souq Waqif station. For West Bay take the Gold Line towards Al Aziziyah to Msheireb, then the Red Line north. Finish before the last connection, including the souq walk; otherwise use a licensed taxi from the agreed perimeter-road pickup. If continuing to Al Aker, retain its separate pin and plan the hotel journey after dessert.", "bookingInstructions": "Call Bandar Aden on +974 4437 5503 for table or floor-room seating, group portions and the day’s serving times. A saved visit is a planning stop; reserve any group seating directly with the restaurant.", "accessibilityText": "Floor dining can require lowering onto cushions and getting back up. Request a suitable table, step-free entry and toilet arrangements directly. Souq lanes have uneven surfaces and crowds; agree a perimeter drop-off that shortens the approach.", "sourceUrls": [ "https://bandaraden.com/", "https://www.doha.directory/bandar-aden-restaurant/i/1142", "https://visitqatar.com/intl-en/things-to-do/shopping/souqs/souq-waqif", "https://mapcarta.com/N4295743097", "https://www.bandaraden.com/about.php", "https://www.bandaraden.com/menu.php", "https://companiesinqatar.com/businesses/bandar-aden-restaurant/" ], "faq": [ { "q": "Do I have to sit on the floor at Bandar Aden in Souq Waqif?", "a": "Bandar Aden in Souq Waqif has floor-seated rooms and conventional tables. Request chair-and-table seating when arranging your visit." }, { "q": "Can I eat at Bandar Aden after Saturday qualifying?", "a": "Bandar Aden closes at 23:00 and qualifying starts at 21:00, leaving little time for the circuit exit and journey back to Doha. Use a free-day meal or earlier service." }, { "q": "Is the Bandar Aden food budget per platter or per person?", "a": "The Bandar Aden food allowance is ≈ QAR 40–70 per person. Shared platters have their own prices and serving sizes; drinks and dessert cost extra." } ], "requirements": { "dietary": "Bread contains wheat; stews, sauces and desserts can contain dairy, nuts or other allergens. State the actual allergy and ask about ingredients and shared preparation. A meat-free request does not establish vegan cooking." }, "closures": [], "reviewedOn": "2026-10-29", "metadata": { "inventory_id": "bandar-aden-souq-waqif", "verifiedOn": "2026-10-29", "imageGalleryMode": "replace", "sourceEvidenceFile": "research/f1/qatar/active-value-2026-10-19/source-evidence.json", "budgetEvidence": "Editable editorial allowance for the described visit. Published base prices identified separately; no event-date availability or promotional rate inferred.", "mediaManifest": "research/f1/qatar/dining/media-manifest.json", "transportBudgetEvidence": "Editable round-trip vehicle allowance for central Doha only, not a metered tariff or a quote. Actual hotel address, vehicle, waiting time, event traffic and rail/card costs change total.", "contentRefreshEvidence": "content/acceptance/qatar-venue-expansion-2026-10-29.json", "officialWebsiteStatus": "Certificate hostname error on 2026-10-29; use published telephone as the booking/contact action. Cached official food and history text retained; current menu prices not asserted." }, "scheduling": { "timeZone": "Asia/Qatar", "raceWeekAvailabilityConfirmed": false, "kitchenCutoffKnown": false }, "gallery": [ { "src": "/qatar-f1/_guide/images/experiences/qatar/dining/bandar-aden-souq-waqif/bandar-aden-souq-waqif-wooden-door-and-stone-approach-v3.webp", "alt": "Wooden entrance and stone-paved approach at Bandar Aden in Souq Waqif", "caption": "Wooden entrance and stone-paved approach at Bandar Aden in Souq Waqif" }, { "src": "/qatar-f1/_guide/images/experiences/qatar/dining/bandar-aden-souq-waqif/bandar-aden-souq-waqif-patterned-cushions-floor-dining-v1.webp", "alt": "Patterned floor cushions and lattice screens in a Bandar Aden dining room", "caption": "Patterned floor cushions and lattice screens in a Bandar Aden dining room" }, { "src": "/qatar-f1/_guide/images/experiences/qatar/dining/bandar-aden-souq-waqif/bandar-aden-souq-waqif-stone-pot-stew-and-flatbread-v1.webp", "alt": "A stone pot of red stew with a large flatbread at Bandar Aden", "caption": "A stone pot of red stew with a large flatbread at Bandar Aden" }, { "src": "/qatar-f1/_guide/images/experiences/qatar/dining/bandar-aden-souq-waqif/bandar-aden-souq-waqif-lamb-rice-sharing-platter-v4.webp", "alt": "A generous platter of lamb and spiced rice at Bandar Aden", "caption": "A generous platter of lamb and spiced rice at Bandar Aden" }, { "src": "/qatar-f1/_guide/images/experiences/qatar/dining/bandar-aden-souq-waqif/bandar-aden-souq-waqif-arcaded-outdoor-dining-at-night-v4.webp", "alt": "Outdoor tables under Bandar Aden’s illuminated souq arcade", "caption": "Outdoor tables under Bandar Aden’s illuminated souq arcade" }, { "src": "/qatar-f1/_guide/images/experiences/qatar/dining/bandar-aden-souq-waqif/bandar-aden-souq-waqif-yemeni-stew-in-hot-stone-pot-v4.webp", "alt": "Yemeni stew in a black stone pot at Bandar Aden", "caption": "Yemeni stew in a black stone pot at Bandar Aden" }, { "src": "/qatar-f1/_guide/images/experiences/qatar/dining/bandar-aden-souq-waqif/bandar-aden-souq-waqif-blistered-yemeni-flatbread-v4.webp", "alt": "Large blistered Yemeni flatbread at Bandar Aden", "caption": "Large blistered Yemeni flatbread at Bandar Aden" }, { "src": "/qatar-f1/_guide/images/experiences/qatar/dining/bandar-aden-souq-waqif/bandar-aden-souq-waqif-floor-seated-shared-meal-v4.webp", "alt": "A shared meal in Bandar Aden’s floor-seated dining room", "caption": "A shared meal in Bandar Aden’s floor-seated dining room" } ], "schemaType": "Restaurant", "cuisine": "Yemeni", "diningProfile": { "currency": "QAR", "priceRating": "$", "foodSpendPerPerson": 50, "priceBasis": "estimated-food-per-person", "priceLabel": "Food per person", "priceStatus": "estimate", "assessedOn": "2026-10-29", "priceCaveat": "Food allowance; drinks, extra dishes and transport cost extra.", "cuisines": [ { "id": "yemeni", "label": "Yemeni" } ], "foodStyles": [] }, "priceBand": 1, "telephone": "+974 4437 5503", "servesCuisine": [ "Yemeni" ], "dietaryNote": "Bread contains wheat; stews, sauces and desserts can contain dairy, nuts or other allergens. 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Shared platter sizes affect the total; drinks and dessert cost extra.", "rows": [] }, "hours": { "title": "When to go", "value": "Saturday–Thursday 08:00–23:00; Friday 12:30–23:00. Kitchen last orders may be earlier.", "notes": [ "Allow 60–90 minutes plus any queue and the souq walk." ] }, "arrival": { "title": "Getting there", "address": "Souq Waqif / Abdullah Bin Jassim Street, Al Jasra", "directions": true, "notes": [ "Take the Gold Line to Souq Waqif, changing at Msheireb if arriving on the Red Line, then walk through the market to Bandar Aden’s white arched frontage off Abdullah Bin Jassim Street. From a Souq or Msheireb hotel use the actual pedestrian route. A taxi must drop at an agreed perimeter access; it cannot reach every market lane. Allow 15–30 minutes for a local hotel-to-table approach, longer with a Metro journey or queue." ] }, "returnTransfer": { "title": "Your return journey", "text": "Walk back to the actual hotel or Souq Waqif station. For West Bay take the Gold Line towards Al Aziziyah to Msheireb, then the Red Line north. Finish before the last connection, including the souq walk; otherwise use a licensed taxi from the agreed perimeter-road pickup. If continuing to Al Aker, retain its separate pin and plan the hotel journey after dessert." }, "booking": { "title": "Before you book", "before": [ "Call Bandar Aden on +974 4437 5503 for table or floor-room seating, group portions and the day’s serving times. A saved visit is a planning stop; reserve any group seating directly with the restaurant." ], "after": [ "Bread contains wheat; stews, sauces and desserts can contain dairy, nuts or other allergens. State the actual allergy and ask about ingredients and shared preparation. A meat-free request does not establish vegan cooking." ], "action": { "label": "Call Bandar Aden", "href": "tel:+97444375503" } } }, "editorialNotes": "Location: Bandar Aden Yemeni restaurant in Souq Waqif, not the district centre. 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A golden surface is cut into portions, with warm cheese beneath and pistachio adding a green finish. It is a dessert to eat while warm, when the pastry and filling still give you their different textures. One modest portion can be a satisfying end to a meal in the market.\n\nKunafa comes in different forms, and the choice matters. The softer version has a finer, closer crumb, while the crisp version puts more emphasis on the shredded pastry. Mixed kunafa and rolled pastries give the counter more variety. Al Aker’s wider selection also includes cream-filled sweets, so a golden surface alone does not tell you what is inside. The serving staff can identify the filling and the size before a piece is cut.\n\nThe display is worth looking along before deciding. Shallow metal trays hold neat rows of nut pastries, with rolled pieces, layered squares and pistachio-topped sweets bringing different proportions of pastry, syrup and filling. Baklava gives you a firmer, flaky alternative to warm kunafa. A mixed takeaway selection works well for sharing later; the box and its weight determine a different purchase from a single dessert portion.\n\nThis is a working sweet shop in the souq, with the display and preparation close together. The dark wall behind the glass counter, large preparation pans and bright Arabic shop sign are part of its recognisable setting. It suits a brief counter stop as easily as a longer dessert break when seating is available. In the evening, the illuminated frontage opens onto the pedestrian market rather than a hotel lobby or shopping mall.\n\nBandar Aden makes a convenient savoury partner nearby: Yemeni stews and bread first, then the walk through Souq Waqif for something sweet. Al Aker is also an easy visit on its own. The useful choice is between a warm portion now and a pastry selection to take away; fresh-kunafa service, portion sizes and seating are handled by this branch. 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The counter prices some sweets by weight; drinks and takeaway boxes cost extra.", "rows": [] }, "hours": { "title": "When to go", "value": "Afternoon and evening visits suit a dessert stop. Contact the Souq Waqif branch for the day’s hours, Friday break and final fresh-kunafa service.", "notes": [ "Allow 20–40 minutes plus the counter queue; longer if waiting for a table." ] }, "arrival": { "title": "Getting there", "address": "Souq Waqif / Al Jasra, Doha", "directions": true, "notes": [ "Use the exact Souq Waqif branch pin, not Al Aker Bin Mahmoud or another outlet. Take the Gold Line to Souq Waqif, then walk into the market; Red Line arrivals change at Msheireb. From a nearby hotel allow 15–30 minutes including the pedestrian approach and queue. 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The all-day menu reaches into sandwiches, salads, pastries and bakery items, so a quick flat white can become a meal when you have more time.\n\nThe Gate Mall branch is particularly handy for a West Bay stay. It is at Gate 3 on Majlis Al Taawon Street, close enough to fit into a morning in the district without another outing across Doha. Early opening makes it an appealing alternative when you want breakfast outside the hotel.\n\nOn a free day, you can take your time over food before heading to a museum or the waterfront. On a circuit morning, it keeps coffee and breakfast near your base before the longer journey to Lusail. Use this branch’s hours when planning an early or late visit; Flat White has other cafés in Doha with different opening arrangements.", "shortDescription": "Specialty coffee, pastries and an all-day brunch menu at The Gate Mall in West Bay.", "openingHoursText": "The Gate Mall branch opens 06:30–23:00 daily. 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The combination of Japanese cooking, cold dishes, hot plates and sushi gives a table plenty to share, whether you begin with those signatures or try something else from the menu.\n\nThe Doha setting adds to the evening. Nobu occupies its own sculptural building beside the Four Seasons marina, with the waterfront making the arrival part of the occasion. It is a good dinner to give a free evening to, when you can enjoy the meal without timing it around the return from Lusail.\n\nVegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices are available, with advance notice for specific requirements. Friday brunch and Saturday lunch provide daytime alternatives to dinner. The restaurant closes on Sundays, so put a Grand Prix-week visit earlier in the stay. 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The menu continues through burgers, schnitzel and beer-battered fish, with Belgian beers bringing the drinks list together. It is an easy choice for an evening when you would like substantial food and a lively bar setting.\n\nOutdoor tables add the hotel’s coastal surroundings to the meal. You can come for dinner with friends or keep the order smaller over a drink. The beef burger costs QAR 95; mussels, other mains and desserts let the meal grow from there. Some sauces and preparations contain beer or wine, so ask about the food as well as the drinks if you want an alcohol-free order.\n\nSports screenings are part of the café’s regular offer. A particular F1 session and the screen or sound arrangement need a direct enquiry. This is InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa, separate from The City hotel in West Bay. Under-18s are admitted only until 17:00.", "shortDescription": "Mussels, frites and Belgian beers at InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa.", "openingHoursText": "Daily 12:30–02:00. 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From DECC station, add a local taxi or a suitable pedestrian approach using crossings; ask the hotel for the spa entrance." ] }, "returnTransfer": { "title": "Your return journey", "text": "Book pickup from the Corniche hotel to your actual accommodation. For a daytime rail connection, use a local car to DECC for the Red Line; after a late appointment use a direct taxi if the full Metro connection is no longer available." }, "booking": { "title": "Before you book", "before": [ "Reserve the selected massage and outside-guest access. Massages, body treatments, facials and the hydro pool are 18+; whirlpool, steam room and sauna list a minimum age of 14. Agree included wet facilities, health/allergy requirements and cancellation terms. Pool enhancement work was scheduled for 28 June–12 September 2026. 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A long mirrored bar, mauve stools and curved seating with blue and pink cushions give the lounge its character. It is an easy place to meet for a drink when you are staying in West Bay.\n\nThe hotel’s programme includes live music and DJ nights, with a Thursday band evening among the advertised events. A music night gives you a reason to stay beyond the meal, while a table with friends can make Wahm an evening in its own right. The dated programme determines who is playing during your visit.\n\nThursday is a particularly good fit before the racing starts. It leaves time to change at the hotel and enjoy the evening without a circuit exit deciding when you arrive. Wahm is 21+ and has original-ID, dress and party-admission conditions. 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Arrange this before travelling or paying a deposit." } ], "requirements": { "age": "21+ at Wahm.", "identification": "Original passport or Qatari ID required.", "dress": "Smart elegant; no sportswear, caps or national dress.", "admission": "Tables reserved in advance. Single men require manager preapproval; further restrictions apply to some groups and nationalities. 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Set tables, rounded chairs and a ribbed illuminated ceiling make this somewhere to begin with dinner and stay as the music becomes more of the evening.\n\nThe indoor room is the natural choice if seeing the stage matters to you. Outdoor dining offers another setting, and Friday brunch has its own menu and sitting. That range makes SAX appealing for a meal with friends, with the live programme adding a reason to spend the evening together in one place.\n\nRegular evening events run Tuesday to Saturday. A Thursday dinner fits comfortably before the racing, while the Friday brunch is another way to include the venue in a longer stay. Sunday is outside those regular evenings, so put this earlier in the week. 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The high-floor lounge at InterContinental Doha The City pairs its outlook with an Amazon-themed interior: trailing greenery, dark surfaces and a red-lit bar spread across two floors.\n\nLatin music, DJs and live-band evenings give the weekly programme its character. You can make a night of the music or come for drinks and the view, with the table location helping shape the visit. If the skyline is the reason you are going, request the outlook when reserving; if you want to see the band, ask for a table suited to that evening.\n\nThis works well for a free evening in West Bay, with a car back to the hotel afterwards. Admission begins at 18, with physical ID and smart-casual dress requirements. The venue’s closing time and kitchen’s last orders are separate. This is The City hotel, not InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa, where Belgian Café is located.", "shortDescription": "West Bay views and Latin music in La Vista 55’s two-floor lounge.", "openingHoursText": "Daily 17:00–02:00. 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Sources reviewed 2026-10-17; ordinary hours do not establish event-week availability.", "placeOverviews": [] }, "accent": "#0d6a80" }, { "id": "b-lounge-ritz-carlton-doha", "slug": "b-lounge-ritz-carlton-doha", "title": "B-Lounge, The Ritz-Carlton Doha", "type": "place", "number": 23, "category": "nightlife-and-bars", "categorySlug": "nightlife-and-bars", "kicker": "Plan your visit", "meta": "West Bay Lagoon / Ritz-Carlton marina", "area": "Asian-fusion food, a marina terrace and DJ evenings at The Ritz-Carlton Doha.", "coordinates": [ 51.5317047, 25.3790534 ], "image": "/qatar-f1/_guide/images/experiences/qatar/dining/b-lounge-ritz-carlton-doha/b-lounge-ritz-carlton-marina-terrace-and-waterfront-v1.webp", "href": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/b-lounge-ritz-carlton-doha", "record": { "id": "b-lounge-ritz-carlton-doha", "name": "B-Lounge, The Ritz-Carlton Doha", "categorySlug": "nightlife-and-bars", "area": "West Bay Lagoon / Ritz-Carlton marina", "cuisine": "Asian fusion", "description": "The marina terrace is a good reason to make an evening of B-Lounge. Sushi and other Asian-fusion dishes can fill the table while cocktails or mocktails carry the meal into a longer night. A resident DJ gives the venue its social character.\n\nInside, patterned tilework and timber details create another setting for dinner. You can come for the food, meet friends for drinks or stay as the music becomes more of the evening. A terrace reservation puts the water beside you; the indoor room offers a more sheltered table.\n\nThe Ritz-Carlton’s location works particularly well from The Pearl or Lusail hotel districts, with a local car for the journey. A free evening before the race weekend leaves time for dinner and the trip home. For a race-night visit, use the kitchen’s last-order arrangements when deciding whether a late arrival will work. 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Ask about vegetarian options, sauces, alcohol in cooking and shared preparation before ordering." }, "diningProfile": { "currency": "QAR", "priceRating": "$$$", "foodSpendPerPerson": 230, "priceBasis": "estimated-food-per-person", "priceLabel": "Estimated food per person", "priceStatus": "estimate", "assessedOn": "2026-10-17", "priceCaveat": "Drinks, transport and any applicable service charges are extra unless the chosen menu includes them.", "cuisines": [ { "id": "asian-fusion", "label": "Asian fusion" } ], "foodStyles": [] }, "faq": [ { "q": "Does B-Lounge Doha’s midnight closing guarantee a late meal?", "a": "Midnight closing does not guarantee a late meal at B-Lounge Doha. Agree the kitchen’s last order and your arrival before reserving after a circuit visit." }, { "q": "Does a B-Lounge Doha visit include resort beach admission?", "a": "A B-Lounge Doha restaurant or bar visit does not include resort beach admission; beach and pool products are separate." } ], "priceBand": 3, "metadata": { "inventory_id": "b-lounge-ritz-carlton-doha", "verifiedOn": "2026-10-17", "imageGalleryMode": "replace", "budgetEvidence": "Editorial per-person allowance for an ordinary meal, not a complete restaurant quote. Drinks, transport and applicable service extras are separate.", "mediaManifest": "research/f1/qatar/dining/media-manifest.json" }, "scheduling": { "timeZone": "Asia/Qatar", "raceWeekAvailabilityConfirmed": false, "kitchenCutoffKnown": false }, "telephone": "+974 5080 4421", "schemaType": "BarOrPub", "servesCuisine": [ "Asian fusion" ], "priceCurrency": "QAR", "dietaryNote": "Asian-fusion dishes can contain fish, shellfish, soy, wheat, sesame and nuts. 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For West Bay or Lusail hotels, a direct local taxi can avoid a longer station walk. After trains finish, book the hotel return by road." }, "booking": { "title": "Before you book", "before": [ "This is a casual snack stop. Ask the Katara outlet on +974 4408 1408 about current hours, group orders and queues. Your bill depends on the breads, fillings and drinks you choose." ], "after": [ "Chapati contains wheat; karak usually contains milk. Cheese and sweet fillings add their own ingredients. Ask about allergens and alternatives before ordering." ], "action": { "label": "Venue details & contact", "href": "https://akh.com.qa/Brand/chapati-karak/" } } }, "editorialNotes": "Location: Katara Chapati & Karak café; not the brand’s London outlet. Sources reviewed 2026-10-17; ordinary hours do not establish event-week availability.", "placeOverviews": [ { "slug": "katara-cultural-village", "title": "Katara Cultural Village", "shortDescription": "Tiled mosques, an open-air amphitheatre, galleries and places to eat beside the beach.", "href": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/katara-cultural-village", "detailRoute": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/katara-cultural-village", "recordType": "experience", "categorySlug": "cultural-districts", "location": "Katara / northern Doha", "durationText": "Allow 1½–2 hours for an architecture walk.", "imageUrls": [ "/qatar-f1/_guide/images/experiences/qatar/activities/katara-cultural-village/katara-amphitheatre-curved-arcaded-exterior-arrival-v2.webp" ], "mentionAliases": [ "Katara Cultural Village" ] } ] }, "accent": "#0d6a80" }, { "id": "espa-mondrian-doha", "slug": "espa-mondrian-doha", "title": "ESPA at Mondrian Doha", "type": "place", "number": 26, "category": "wellness-and-spa", "categorySlug": "wellness-and-spa", "kicker": "Plan your visit", "meta": "West Bay Lagoon / Mondrian Doha", "area": "Hammam rituals, pink floral mosaics and an indoor pool beneath Mondrian’s patterned glass roof.", "coordinates": [ 51.52363, 25.37712 ], "image": "/qatar-f1/_guide/images/experiences/qatar/activities/espa-mondrian-doha/mondrian-doha-patterned-podium-and-covered-arrival-v1.webp", "href": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/espa-mondrian-doha", "record": { "id": "espa-mondrian-doha", "name": "ESPA at Mondrian Doha", "categorySlug": "wellness-and-spa", "area": "West Bay Lagoon / Mondrian Doha", "description": "Pink-and-white floral mosaics and hanging cocoon chairs make the women’s area at ESPA especially memorable. Mondrian’s playful design continues through the hotel, giving a spa visit here plenty of character before you reach the treatment room. The men’s area has its own rooms and layout.\n\nTurkish and Moroccan hammam rituals centre on cleansing and exfoliation. Massages and facials offer other ways to spend an hour or two, with couples’ rooms and private suites available for some bookings. A hammam is worth considering if you would like the visit to be about more than a familiar massage.\n\nThe hotel’s curved indoor pool is another striking space, set beneath a patterned glass roof among striped walls and black-and-white floors. It has a separate day pass. From a northern Doha hotel, an afternoon at Mondrian can lead into dinner later in the day. 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Inside, gold-framed mirrors, chandeliers and two bars surround the dance floor. The club carries Mondrian’s taste for theatrical interiors into a late evening of music.\n\nRegular club nights run on Thursday and Saturday, from 22:00 to 02:00. The programme and table arrangement for your date shape the evening, whether you are coming mainly to dance or spending more time with friends at a table. Guest DJs and extra Grand Prix nights need their own announcement.\n\nA Thursday visit leaves the whole night available before the race weekend. Saturday qualifying starts at 21:00, so a plan that includes both needs the circuit return and time to change before the club’s last admission. Mondrian is beside Lagoona Mall in West Bay Lagoon. 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Reserve a dated night; Friday and Sunday opening need their own confirmation." }, { "q": "Does a Mondrian Doha hotel or spa booking include Black Orchid entry?", "a": "Black Orchid at Mondrian Doha has separate nightclub entry, event-ticket and table admission and payment conditions." } ], "requirements": {}, "closures": [], "reviewedOn": "2026-10-18", "metadata": { "inventory_id": "black-orchid-mondrian-doha", "verifiedOn": "2026-10-18", "imageGalleryMode": "replace", "sourceEvidenceFile": "research/f1/qatar/leisure-2026-10-18/source-evidence.json", "budgetEvidence": "Editorial per-person allowance for the described evening; actual menu/ticket/table minimum remains separate and date-dependent." }, "scheduling": { "timeZone": "Asia/Qatar", "raceWeekAvailabilityConfirmed": false, "kitchenCutoffKnown": false }, "gallery": [ { "src": "/qatar-f1/_guide/images/experiences/qatar/activities/espa-mondrian-doha/mondrian-doha-patterned-podium-and-covered-arrival-v1.webp", "alt": "Mondrian Doha’s patterned podium and covered arrival", "caption": "Mondrian Doha’s patterned podium and covered arrival" }, { "src": "/qatar-f1/_guide/images/experiences/qatar/activities/black-orchid-mondrian-doha/black-orchid-mondrian-doha-chandeliers-and-dance-floor-v1.webp", "alt": "Chandeliers and dance-floor atmosphere at Black Orchid Doha", "caption": "Chandeliers and dance-floor atmosphere at Black Orchid Doha" }, { "src": "/qatar-f1/_guide/images/experiences/qatar/activities/black-orchid-mondrian-doha/black-orchid-mondrian-doha-dj-console-and-mirrored-room-v1.webp", "alt": "DJ console and mirrored nightclub room at Black Orchid Doha", "caption": "DJ console and mirrored nightclub room at Black Orchid Doha" } ], "schemaType": "NightClub", "image": "/qatar-f1/_guide/images/experiences/qatar/activities/espa-mondrian-doha/mondrian-doha-patterned-podium-and-covered-arrival-v1.webp", "mentionAliases": [], "slug": "black-orchid-mondrian-doha", "title": "Black Orchid at Mondrian Doha", "status": "published", "publication": { "tier": "published", "reviewedOn": "2026-10-18" }, "recordType": "experience", "inventoryGroup": "experiences", "category": "nightlife-and-bars", "location": "Mondrian Doha / West Bay Lagoon", "country": "Qatar", "countryCode": "QA", "city": "Doha and Qatar", "coordinates": { "latitude": 25.37712, "longitude": 51.52363 }, "website": "https://mondrianhotels.com/doha/dining/black-orchid/", "websiteUrl": "https://mondrianhotels.com/doha/dining/black-orchid/", "bookingUrl": "https://mondrianhotels.com/doha/dining/black-orchid/", "arrivalSourceUrl": "https://mondrianhotels.com/doha/dining/black-orchid/", "href": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/black-orchid-mondrian-doha", "detailRoute": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/black-orchid-mondrian-doha", "imageUrls": [ "/qatar-f1/_guide/images/experiences/qatar/activities/espa-mondrian-doha/mondrian-doha-patterned-podium-and-covered-arrival-v1.webp", "/qatar-f1/_guide/images/experiences/qatar/activities/black-orchid-mondrian-doha/black-orchid-mondrian-doha-chandeliers-and-dance-floor-v1.webp", "/qatar-f1/_guide/images/experiences/qatar/activities/black-orchid-mondrian-doha/black-orchid-mondrian-doha-dj-console-and-mirrored-room-v1.webp" ], "bookingText": "Obtain the exact operating night, programme, minimum age, original-ID requirement, dress code, party admission, last entry, deposit and table minimum directly from Black Orchid. Ask whether entry and a table are separate products and how cancellation or an event change is handled. Do not assume Friday or race-Sunday opening from the generic daily panel.", "gettingThere": "Take a taxi to Mondrian Doha in West Bay Lagoon beside Lagoona Mall, then follow the club’s reserved-entry instructions. The Red Line to Legtaifiya is only a partial approach and requires a separate final connection.", "accessibility": { "note": "Ask about the full route from hotel drop-off through the club entrance/tunnel to the booked area, any steps, accessible toilets and suitable seating. Discuss crowding and access needs before paying." }, "visitPlan": { "prices": { "title": "Cost & admission", "value": "Estimated QAR 200–400 per person for a club evening. 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A club reservation contains no circuit transfer and does not guarantee admission after a delayed arrival." }, "booking": { "title": "Before you book", "before": [ "Obtain the exact operating night, programme, minimum age, original-ID requirement, dress code, party admission, last entry, deposit and table minimum directly from Black Orchid. Ask whether entry and a table are separate products and how cancellation or an event change is handled. Do not assume Friday or race-Sunday opening from the generic daily panel." ], "after": [], "action": { "label": "Visit the venue or operator", "href": "https://mondrianhotels.com/doha/dining/black-orchid/" } } }, "editorialNotes": "Location: Mondrian Doha building beside Lagoona Mall; obtain the spa or club vehicle arrival instructions. 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The herb-and-sesame topping goes onto baked flatbread, while jebneh brings cheese into the same simple format. Half-zaatar, half-cheese lets you try both in one order.\n\nFor a larger meal, the wraps include chicken shawarma, taouk and kafta. Eggs and a halloumi pan give breakfast another direction, with salads and sides available to fill out the table. The range makes the restaurant handy when some people want a small bread order and others are ready for lunch.\n\nThe Pearl branch is near Qanat Quartier, with arched frontage and street-side outdoor seating. Inside, wood tables and high seating sit beneath large framed pictures. It fits well before or after a canal walk, with the restaurant supplying a casual meal in the same part of the island.\n\nZaatar costs QAR 9 and jebneh QAR 18 on the Qatar menu. Wraps, sides and drinks increase the order from there. 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The ring-shaped bread becomes a sandwich with eggs and turkey strips, chicken and cheddar, or smoked salmon and labneh. The Mediterranean version brings halloumi, mushrooms and spinach together with herb yoghurt and pistachio pesto. A proper breakfast here can be as simple as one of those sandwiches and coffee.\n\nThe room brings some colour to West Bay’s tower district: green banquettes, cane chairs, speckled terrazzo tables and a green-tiled counter beneath hanging lamps. Outside, white tables sit beside the glazed frontage and the restaurant’s white bread cart. Choose the indoor room for an air-conditioned break or an outdoor table when the weather suits.\n\nThere is plenty beyond a sandwich. Eggs Benedict, shakshuka and French toast make this a longer brunch stop; an egg-and-cheddar croissant is a smaller order. At lunch, salads, burgers, flatbreads and pasta give the group different ways to eat without booking a formal hotel restaurant. The menu’s larger plates and juices raise the bill quickly, so the breakfast sandwich and the full brunch are different spending choices.\n\nBurj Doha puts the café south of The Gate Mall and City Center. It works as the beginning of a West Bay morning, with a walk through the district afterwards, or simply as breakfast before returning to your hotel. Keep a leisurely two-meal outing for a free day: the café is in Doha, and the circuit journey still takes a separate block of time.", "shortDescription": "Sesame-bread breakfast sandwiches, eggs and French toast in a green-and-terrazzo West Bay café.", "openingHoursText": "Saturday–Thursday 07:00–22:00. Friday 07:00–11:30 and 13:00–22:00. Kitchen last orders and race-week changes are unconfirmed.", "durationText": "Allow 45–90 minutes for breakfast or a casual meal.", "priceText": "Estimated QAR 55–90 per person for food; a larger lunch can exceed this. Coffee, juice and transport are extra. 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Take the Red Line to West Bay Qatar Energy and allow roughly 10–20 minutes for the pavement approach and crossings, or take a car to the Burj Doha restaurant entrance. From W Doha or Four Seasons Hotel Doha, use a short local car if the walk or heat does not suit. From Raffles or Fairmont, a direct car avoids the station transfer; the rail alternative needs a separate local car to Legtaifiya." ] }, "returnTransfer": { "title": "Your return journey", "text": "Return from the Burj Doha entrance by licensed taxi or walk back to West Bay Qatar Energy while trains run. Use the Red Line south for central Doha, changing at Msheireb for Gold Line hotels; northbound travel to Legtaifiya still needs the local car back to Lusail Marina or The Pearl. Nearby West Bay hotels may suit a pavement walk, with crossings included. For a late finish, arrange the complete car to your hotel." }, "booking": { "title": "Before you book", "before": [ "Call +974 4425 2727 or use the official reservation link. Friday service breaks between 11:30 and 13:00. An outdoor table depends on seating and weather; a saved visit does not reserve it." ], "after": [ "Bread contains wheat and simit commonly contains sesame. Eggs, dairy, fish and nuts appear across the menu, including pistachio pesto. Explain allergies before ordering; a vegetarian dish is not necessarily vegan or suitable for a nut allergy." ], "action": { "label": "Venue details & contact", "href": "https://twistedolive.qa/" } } }, "editorialNotes": "Location: Twisted Olive at Burj Doha, including the glazed restaurant frontage and terrace; follow the restaurant arrival instructions.. 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Choose the portion first, then the heat and the sides: spicy rice, chips, corn and vegetables give the same chicken order different company. A burger, pita or wrap makes an easier individual lunch, while a sharing platter suits people who want to order together.\n\nThis is the City Centre Doha branch, on the mall’s third floor. The setting has timber tables and seating, dark green tiles and patterned wall details; it is a seated restaurant within a shopping centre. The mall is useful company for the meal too, with somewhere indoors to spend an hour before returning to the hotel.\n\nThe smaller chicken sandwiches and wraps keep spending below the larger chicken-and-sides orders. Sharing can also work well, but compare the actual number of pieces and sides with the people at the table. Drinks and desserts are another part of the bill. People who prefer less heat can choose a milder preparation, while vegetarian choices and allergy arrangements need the current Qatar menu and the kitchen’s advice.\n\nFor W Doha guests, the mall is in the same hotel district. Other West Bay stays have a short local journey; DECC gives central Doha visitors a Red Line option. It is an easy place to put lunch on a city day or eat before heading back to your room. A midnight mall closing time would still say nothing about kitchen last orders or how quickly you can return from Lusail, so keep post-race food with the separate late-night plan.", "shortDescription": "Flame-grilled chicken, wraps and sides at City Center Doha’s third-floor branch near DECC.", "openingHoursText": "Use this branch for lunch or an early dinner. Call +974 3058 1997 for the day’s service hours, Friday arrangements and last orders; mall hours do not establish kitchen hours. 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Red Line south reaches central Doha with Gold/Green changes at Msheireb where needed; north to Legtaifiya still requires a local car to Raffles, Fairmont or The Pearl. W Doha guests can use the local pavement approach when suitable. After Metro service ends, take a licensed car from the mall all the way to the hotel.", "bookingInstructions": "Call the City Centre branch on +974 3058 1997 for current service and group seating. Use the Qatar menu for the exact chicken portion, sides and any sharing offer. A mall visit or saved restaurant does not reserve a table.", "accessibilityText": "The restaurant is on the third floor. Ask the mall and branch for the suitable lift route, step-free restaurant entry, accessible table and toilet; avoid relying on escalators. A mall drop-off reduces the outdoor station approach.", "sourceUrls": [ "https://store.nandos.qa/details/city-centre-doha-mall", "https://citycenterdoha.com/nandos-restaurant/", "https://citycenterdoha.com/metro-bridge/", "https://images.nandos.co.za/menu/qa/menu-qa-en.pdf" ], "latitude": 25.325375, "longitude": 51.529654, "coordinateSource": { "url": "https://store.nandos.qa/details/city-centre-doha-mall", "field": "Official branch directions latitude/longitude", "precision": "Published venue point; not a surveyed entrance or vehicle meeting point.", "reviewedOn": "2026-10-19" }, "pinMeaning": "City Center Doha branch point. Nando’s is inside on the third floor; use the mall directory and lift, not a street-level restaurant entrance.", "coordinatePrecision": "place", "requirements": { "dietary": "Chicken dishes, marinades, sauces, bread and sides have different allergens. Vegetarian options do not establish an allergen-free preparation area; explain dietary needs to the branch before ordering." }, "diningProfile": { "currency": "QAR", "priceRating": "$", "foodSpendPerPerson": 55, "priceBasis": "estimated-food-per-person", "priceLabel": "Estimated food per person", "priceStatus": "estimate", "assessedOn": "2026-10-19", "priceCaveat": "Drinks, transport and applicable extras are separate. Larger orders and sharing dishes change the per-person spend.", "cuisines": [ { "id": "portuguese", "label": "Portuguese" }, { "id": "south-african", "label": "South African" } ], "foodStyles": [] }, "faq": [ { "q": "Can I eat at Nando’s, City Centre Doha after the Qatar Grand Prix?", "a": "Use Nando’s, City Centre Doha for an ordinary city meal. 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W Doha guests can use the local pavement approach when suitable. After Metro service ends, take a licensed car from the mall all the way to the hotel." }, "booking": { "title": "Before you book", "before": [ "Call the City Centre branch on +974 3058 1997 for current service and group seating. Use the Qatar menu for the exact chicken portion, sides and any sharing offer. A mall visit or saved restaurant does not reserve a table." ], "after": [ "Chicken dishes, marinades, sauces, bread and sides have different allergens. Vegetarian options do not establish an allergen-free preparation area; explain dietary needs to the branch before ordering." ], "action": { "label": "Venue details & contact", "href": "https://store.nandos.qa/details/city-centre-doha-mall" } } }, "editorialNotes": "Location: City Center Doha branch point. Nando’s is inside on the third floor; use the mall directory and lift, not a street-level restaurant entrance.. 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Poori & Karak’s menu centres on tea, chapati and Indian-inspired snacks, with breakfast dishes and filled breads alongside burgers and sandwiches. Come for a short stop when you want something simpler than a long hotel breakfast.\n\nThe Marina branch is a kiosk in the Food Arena, with orange branding and patterned awnings over the cup display and serving hatch. Order at the customer counter. This is an outdoor food stop, so the surroundings matter: shade, the weather and available seating decide whether to stay nearby or take the food away. An air-conditioned dining room is a different choice.\n\nBread and tea make the lightest order; eggs or a filled bread turn it into more of a meal. The flaky flatbread and egg breakfast gives you something substantial without needing a large spread. A sweet drink or dessert changes both the size and cost of the stop, and the menu’s larger combos should be ordered for the number of people actually eating.\n\nThe waterfront promenade is a separate part of the outing. Use the pedestrian approaches between it and the Food Arena, keeping clear of the vehicle queue and parking movements. From Raffles or Fairmont, a local car can bring you to the kiosk and collect you after the walk. Travellers coming from West Bay or central Doha should include that return journey in the budget: the food stop fits into a wider Marina outing.", "shortDescription": "Karak, warm breads and a small breakfast at the Marina Food Arena kiosk.", "openingHoursText": "Regular listed hours 09:00–02:00. 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Explain allergies and ask about fillings, cooking fats and shared preparation. A bread-and-tea order is not automatically vegan." }, "diningProfile": { "currency": "QAR", "priceRating": "$", "foodSpendPerPerson": 25, "priceBasis": "estimated-food-per-person", "priceLabel": "Estimated food per person", "priceStatus": "estimate", "assessedOn": "2026-10-19", "priceCaveat": "Drinks, transport and applicable extras are separate. Larger orders and sharing dishes change the per-person spend.", "cuisines": [ { "id": "indian-inspired", "label": "Indian-inspired" }, { "id": "tea-and-flatbreads", "label": "Tea and flatbreads" } ], "foodStyles": [] }, "faq": [ { "q": "Can I eat at Poori & Karak, Lusail Marina after the Qatar Grand Prix?", "a": "Use Poori & Karak, Lusail Marina for an ordinary city meal. 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Use the Lusail Marina branch, rather than another Poori & Karak outlet. Larger breakfast combos, takeaway and seating are separate choices; no table is reserved by saving this stop.", "gettingThere": "Ask for Poori & Karak at Lusail Marina Food Arena, phone +974 5060 9064, and enter through the customer pedestrian approach. Raffles and Fairmont guests can use a short local car; the food counter is not at either hotel. From central Doha or West Bay, use a direct car or the Red Line to Legtaifiya with a separate local car to the Food Arena. Tram closures and changed stations can affect a proposed rail-and-tram route.", "accessibility": { "note": "Ask the branch about a level pedestrian approach, counter height, nearby seating and usable toilets. The Food Arena has vehicle movements and outdoor surfaces; arrange an authorised customer drop-off if walking from the promenade is unsuitable. Step-free access is not established for every part of the outing." }, "visitPlan": { "prices": { "title": "Food budget & menu", "value": "Estimated QAR 15–35 per person for a light food order, plus QAR 5–10 for karak. A larger combo costs more. Allow QAR 30–60 per vehicle for both car legs from a nearby Lusail Marina hotel, QAR 90–140 from West Bay or QAR 120–180 from central Doha.", "rows": [ { "label": "Light food order", "value": "Estimated QAR 15–35 per person" }, { "label": "Karak", "value": "Estimated QAR 5–10 per cup" }, { "label": "Both nearby hotel car legs", "value": "Estimated QAR 30–60 per vehicle; food extra" } ], "link": { "label": "View the menu", "href": "https://www.talabat.com/qatar/restaurant/43107/poori-karak-lusail?aid=1684" } }, "hours": { "title": "When to go", "value": "Regular listed hours 09:00–02:00. Call +974 5060 9064 for current service and kitchen last orders; no 24-hour or post-race kitchen service is promised.", "notes": [ "Allow 20–45 minutes for food, with more time for a separate promenade walk." ] }, "arrival": { "title": "Getting there", "address": "Lusail Marina / Marina Food Arena", "directions": true, "notes": [ "Ask for Poori & Karak at Lusail Marina Food Arena, phone +974 5060 9064, and enter through the customer pedestrian approach. Raffles and Fairmont guests can use a short local car; the food counter is not at either hotel. From central Doha or West Bay, use a direct car or the Red Line to Legtaifiya with a separate local car to the Food Arena. Tram closures and changed stations can affect a proposed rail-and-tram route." ] }, "returnTransfer": { "title": "Your return journey", "text": "Agree a pickup on the Food Arena’s authorised customer side, outside the drive-through queue. Return by local car to Raffles or Fairmont, or take a car to Legtaifiya and the Red Line south while the full connection operates. West Bay and central Doha visitors need the complete hotel journey, including a Gold/Green change where relevant. After the last usable train, use a car directly to the hotel; a kiosk visit does not include a transfer." }, "booking": { "title": "Before you book", "before": [ "Call +974 5060 9064 for the current menu, service and outdoor seating. Use the Lusail Marina branch, rather than another Poori & Karak outlet. Larger breakfast combos, takeaway and seating are separate choices; no table is reserved by saving this stop." ], "after": [ "Flatbreads can contain wheat, eggs and dairy; karak commonly contains milk. Explain allergies and ask about fillings, cooking fats and shared preparation. 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Sources reviewed 2026-10-19; ordinary hours do not establish event-week availability.", "placeOverviews": [] }, "accent": "#0d6a80" }, { "id": "wagamama-place-vendome", "slug": "wagamama-place-vendome", "title": "Wagamama, Place Vendôme", "type": "place", "number": 17, "category": "local-and-casual-dining", "categorySlug": "local-and-casual-dining", "kicker": "Walks and everyday meals", "meta": "Lusail / Place Vendôme, Canal Floor", "area": "Ramen, katsu curry and rice bowls beside Place Vendôme’s canal, with a separate children’s menu.", "coordinates": [ 51.5210825, 25.4034523 ], "image": "/qatar-f1/_guide/images/experiences/qatar/dining/wagamama-place-vendome/wagamama-place-vendome-canal-side-terrace-approach-v1.webp", "href": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/wagamama-place-vendome", "record": { "id": "wagamama-place-vendome", "name": "Wagamama, Place Vendôme", "categorySlug": "local-and-casual-dining", "area": "Lusail / Place Vendôme, Canal Floor", "cuisine": "Japanese-inspired, Pan-Asian", "description": "A bowl of ramen or a katsu curry makes Wagamama an easy seated meal during a Place Vendôme visit. The Canal Floor branch has an outdoor terrace of dark tables and cream parasols beside the water, with the mall’s pale arches across the canal. It gives lunch a different setting from the food court, while keeping the menu familiar to anyone who knows the brand.\n\nChicken katsu pairs panko-coated chicken with rice, curry sauce and salad. Grilled-chicken ramen is another modest main; rice bowls and stir-fried noodles give the table more choice. The Qatar menu also includes tofu and vegetable dishes, so mixed groups can find different meals without all ordering the same thing.\n\nOne main keeps spending fairly straightforward. Gyoza, bao and other small plates are additions, and a few shared dishes plus drinks can take the bill well beyond a single bowl. Children have a separate menu. For allergies, speak to the team before ordering: a vegetarian marker, a noodle substitution or a shared dish does not by itself resolve ingredient and cross-contact questions.\n\nThe branch combines naturally with the rest of Place Vendôme. Mini Le Mans at Trocadéro is a separate karting booking in the same mall, with its own eligibility and session cost. Keep the restaurant and karting as two visits, allowing time to move between them. Lusail Marina is another journey: take a local car rather than treating the mall and waterfront as one continuous stroll.\n\nThis is a lunch or early-dinner option for a city day. Give Friday prayer closure and the actual serving hours their place in the plan, and use the branch’s booking arrangements for a larger party. 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Use the mall’s current drop-off and directory for the restaurant; agree a named mall pickup because the restaurant is inside on the Canal Floor. Raffles and Fairmont guests need a local car to the mall. From West Bay or central Doha, compare a direct car with the Red Line to Legtaifiya and a separate car. Use a tram option only when the required route and stops are operating.", "returnInstructions": "Return to an agreed mall taxi pickup, allowing time to leave the Canal Floor. Take a local car back to Raffles or Fairmont, or a car to Legtaifiya for a southbound Red Line connection while all services operate. West Bay and central Doha hotels need the final station approach and any Msheireb interchange. If the last usable connection has gone, take a licensed car directly to the hotel; the restaurant’s closing time does not extend train service.", "bookingInstructions": "Call +974 4046 0829. 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Tell the team about allergies before ordering; the Qatar menu warns that shared kitchens cannot guarantee dishes free of allergenic ingredients. Vegetarian and vegan dishes are identified separately." }, "diningProfile": { "currency": "QAR", "priceRating": "$$", "foodSpendPerPerson": 65, "priceBasis": "estimated-food-per-person", "priceLabel": "Estimated food per person", "priceStatus": "estimate", "assessedOn": "2026-10-19", "priceCaveat": "Drinks, transport and applicable extras are separate. Larger orders and sharing dishes change the per-person spend.", "cuisines": [ { "id": "japanese-inspired", "label": "Japanese-inspired" }, { "id": "pan-asian", "label": "Pan-Asian" } ], "foodStyles": [] }, "faq": [ { "q": "Can I eat at Wagamama, Place Vendôme after the Qatar Grand Prix?", "a": "Use Wagamama, Place Vendôme for an ordinary city meal. Race-week service and kitchen last orders are unconfirmed; the late-night dining guide covers the circuit return." }, { "q": "How do I return to my hotel from Wagamama, Place Vendôme?", "a": "After eating at Wagamama, Place Vendôme, return to an agreed mall taxi pickup, allowing time to leave the Canal Floor. Take a local car back to Raffles or Fairmont, or a car to Legtaifiya for a southbound Red Line connection while all services operate. West Bay and central Doha hotels need the final station approach and any Msheireb interchange. If the last usable connection has gone, take a licensed car directly to the hotel; the restaurant’s closing time does not extend train service." }, { "q": "What should I budget for food at Wagamama, Place Vendôme?", "a": "At Wagamama, Place Vendôme, allow ≈ QAR 55–85 per person for one main. Grilled-chicken ramen costs QAR 49 and chicken katsu curry QAR 62; sides, drinks and dessert are extra. 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Here’s what each part of Doha brings to the holiday.\n\n[Back to the guide]()\n\nQatar F1 2026 / choose your base\n\n### Find a neighbourhood you will enjoy coming back to.\n\nBreakfast nearby, a restaurant for the evening and a comfortable journey home all help make a hotel feel like a base. These area guides bring those parts of the stay together.\n\nMeals near your hotel base\n\n### Breakfast and everyday meals in West Bay and Lusail\n\nTwisted Olive brings breakfast sandwiches and eggs to a West Bay morning; Nando’s at City Center offers a casual grill meal near DECC. In Lusail, Poori & Karak suits a smaller bread-and-tea order at the Marina Food Arena, while Wagamama gives Place Vendôme a seated noodle or curry option.\n\nW Doha and Four Seasons guests have different West Bay approaches. Raffles and Fairmont guests need their own Marina car connection. Choose the actual restaurant branch, include both journeys and keep after-race food with the late-night return guide.\n\nTwisted Olive, Burj Doha\n\nSesame-bread breakfast sandwiches, eggs and French toast in a green-and-terrazzo West Bay café.\n\nNando’s, City Centre Doha\n\nFlame-grilled chicken, wraps and sides at City Center Doha’s third-floor branch near DECC.\n\nPoori & Karak, Lusail Marina\n\nKarak, warm breads and a small breakfast at the Marina Food Arena kiosk.\n\nWagamama, Place Vendôme\n\nRamen, katsu curry and rice bowls beside Place Vendôme’s canal, with a separate children’s menu.\n\n[Twisted Olive, Burj Doha →]()[Nando’s, City Centre Doha →]()[Poori & Karak, Lusail Marina →]()[Wagamama, Place Vendôme →]()[Choose a walk with food stops →]()[Food after the circuit and the hotel return →]()\n\n### Old Town · museum mornings and a value hotel\n\nOld Town puts the National Museum and the southern Corniche into your Doha week. Hampton is a convenient value base here, with breakfast included and souq meals a separate short journey away.\n\nThe station walk and Gold-to-Red change are part of every circuit journey. With bags, limited walking or a late finish, keep a local car or direct hotel return.\n\nFood and free days\n\nJiwan is a separately reserved fourth-floor museum meal; SMAT is a separate Orient Pearl road outing. Neither restaurant is included with a hotel room. Saravanaa Bhavan offers an affordable vegetarian meal with a street walk from the souq. Mina’s Karak Mqanes is a separate afternoon car outing, opening from noon.\n\nAfter the circuit\n\nFrom Lusail QNB return south to Msheireb, change to Gold towards Ras Bu Abboud for National Museum, then complete the hotel approach. Use a direct road return if that last interchange will not work.\n\n[Hampton by Hilton Doha Old Town →]()[National Museum of Qatar & automotive preview →]()[Jiwan, National Museum of Qatar →]()[SMAT, Orient Pearl →]()[The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Sharq Village →]()[Saravanaa Bhavan, Old Al Ghanim →]()[Karak Mqanes, Mina District →]()\n\n### Souq Waqif and Msheireb · the city outside your door\n\nStay here for Qatari breakfasts, market evenings and walks through Msheireb. Al Najada is close to the souq, while Alwadi and Park Hyatt bring you into the contemporary city streets.\n\nMsheireb is the Red/Gold/Green interchange. Souq Waqif is on the Gold Line and needs a change; the properties do not share an identical station walk. Compare the actual hotel guide, room and arrival instructions.\n\nFood and free days\n\nShay Al Shomous is a morning breakfast stop with an earlier Friday finish. Saasna is a Qatari restaurant in Msheireb; reserve a longer meal on a free day. For a lower-cost vegetarian meal, Saravanaa Bhavan is outside the market in Old Al Ghanim; include the street crossings and its afternoon closure.\n\nAfter the circuit\n\nFor Msheireb hotels, return on the southbound Red Line and complete the property approach. For Souq Waqif, add Gold towards Ras Bu Abboud. After a late circuit exit or meal, agree a road-accessible pickup outside pedestrian lanes.\n\n[Al Najada Doha Hotel by Tivoli →]()[Alwadi Hotel Doha – MGallery Collection →]()[Park Hyatt Doha →]()[Mandarin Oriental, Doha →]()[Souq Waqif & the Falcon Souq →]()[Msheireb Museums: four heritage houses →]()[Shay Al Shomous, Souq Waqif →]()[Saasna, Msheireb →]()[The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Doha →]()[Doha Quest: Quest for Speed & Oryx Speedway →]()[Bandar Aden, Souq Waqif →]()[Al Aker Sweets, Souq Waqif →]()[Saravanaa Bhavan, Old Al Ghanim →]()\n\n### West Bay · waterfront hotels and city dining\n\nWest Bay combines waterfront hotels with restaurants, coffee and evenings out. It is a good base if you want beach or pool time alongside the museums and the racing.\n\nA West Bay label does not mean a station is at the door. DECC, West Bay QatarEnergy and Al Qassar serve different approaches. Belgian Café is a separate car or station-and-local-connection outing at InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa, not The City.\n\nFood and free days\n\nNobu closes Sunday and has child-sitting conditions. Belgian Café has its own age and ID requirements. Put reserved dinners on a free evening and arrange both car journeys.\n\nAfter the circuit\n\nUse the circuit shuttle to Lusail QNB and a southbound Red Line train for the actual hotel station, then its walking or car approach. Late dining or missed trains need a direct licensed taxi or booked car.\n\n[W Doha →]()[Four Seasons Hotel Doha →]()[Flat White, The Gate Mall →]()[Nobu Doha →]()[Belgian Café, InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa →]()[Spa & Wellness Centre at Four Seasons Hotel Doha →]()[Wahm at W Doha →]()[SAX at The St. Regis Doha →]()[La Vista 55 at InterContinental Doha The City →]()\n\n### Lusail Marina · a northern stay with a local car connection\n\nLusail Marina makes the waterfront and Katara Towers part of the holiday. Raffles and Fairmont offer substantial hotel stays here, with promenades nearby and Old Doha a separate city outing.\n\nNeither a northern address nor a tram line on a map removes the hotel connection. Surface tram maintenance and the last service matter; compare the agreed hotel car with a local trip to the operating Red Line. Fairmont Gold has a separate temporary-closure notice in its hotel guide.\n\nFood and free days\n\nUse B-Lounge for a separately reserved marina meal or Katara for bread and tea after a district walk. Minimum spends, ages, kitchen times and transport follow the actual booking. Zaatar w Zeit at The Pearl adds flatbreads and wraps after a Qanat Quartier walk, with a separate local car journey from Lusail.\n\nAfter the circuit\n\nAgree an authorised circuit collection point and the final hotel entrance for a car. With Metro, return through Lusail QNB and the selected station, then use the operating local connection or a booked car. Do not rely on an unconfirmed late tram.\n\n[Fairmont Doha →]()[Raffles Doha →]()[Lusail Marina Promenade →]()[B-Lounge, The Ritz-Carlton Doha →]()[Katara Cultural Village →]()[Chapati & Karak, Katara →]()[ESPA at Mondrian Doha →]()[Black Orchid at Mondrian Doha →]()[Katara Beach: swimming & water sports →]()[Four Seasons The Pearl-Qatar: pool & beach day →]()[Zaatar w Zeit, The Pearl →]()\n\n### Other value bases · three different journeys\n\nA pool, family room or lower room price can make a stay outside the main waterfront districts appealing. Education City and the other value bases have their own local connections to include in the race journey.\n\nHoliday Inn uses an Al Doha Al Jadeda Red Line approach. ibis requires its own Al Sadd connection. Premier Inn Education City needs a local hotel car and the Green Line, changing at Al Bidda for Red. These extra legs can change the value of a cheaper room.\n\nFood and free days\n\nTurkey Central is an Al Mirqab meal with its own road return, not a hotel restaurant. Mathaf can anchor an Education City outing on an open day; its Monday closure matters.\n\nAfter the circuit\n\nUse the chosen hotel’s complete return chain, including Al Sadd’s Gold Line direction or Education City’s Green connection and final car. If the last interchange fails, a direct road return belongs in the budget.\n\n[Holiday Inn Doha – The Business Park →]()[ibis Doha →]()[Premier Inn Doha Education City →]()[Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art →]()[Turkey Central, Al Mirqab Al Jadeed →]()\n\n### Lusail International Circuit\n\nFind on map\n\n**Loading the map** Find your bearings in a moment.\n\nQatar Grand Prix / Qatar F1 2026 / choose your base\n\n#### Where to base your Qatar week:\n\n1. 1\n\n **National Museum of Qatar & automotive preview** Old Doha / National Museum\n2. 2\n\n **Jiwan, National Museum of Qatar** National Museum of Qatar, fourth floor\n3. 3\n\n **SMAT, Orient Pearl** Southern Corniche / Orient Pearl\n4. 4\n\n **The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Sharq Village** Ras Abu Abboud / Sharq Village & Spa\n5. 5\n\n **Saravanaa Bhavan, Old Al Ghanim** Al Mahar Street / Street 860, Old Al Ghanim\n6. 6\n\n **Karak Mqanes, Mina District** Mina District / Old Doha Port\n7. 7\n\n **Souq Waqif & the Falcon Souq** Al Jasrah / Souq Waqif\n8. 8\n\n **Msheireb Museums: four heritage houses** Msheireb Downtown Doha\n9. 9\n\n **Shay Al Shomous, Souq Waqif** Souq Waqif / Al Bidda Hotel\n10. 10\n\n **Saasna, Msheireb** Barahat Msheireb\n11. 11\n\n **The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Doha** Barahat Msheireb / Msheireb Downtown Doha\n12. 12\n\n **Doha Quest: Quest for Speed & Oryx Speedway** Doha Quest / Doha Oasis, Al Khaleej Street, Msheireb\n13. 13\n\n **Bandar Aden, Souq Waqif** Souq Waqif / Abdullah Bin Jassim Street, Al Jasra\n14. 14\n\n **Al Aker Sweets, Souq Waqif** Souq Waqif / Al Jasra, Doha\n15. 15\n\n **Flat White, The Gate Mall** West Bay / The Gate Mall, Gate 3\n16. 16\n\n **Nobu Doha** Four Seasons Hotel Doha / waterfront Nobu building\n17. 17\n\n **Belgian Café, InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa** Al Dafna / InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa\n18. 18\n\n **Spa & Wellness Centre at Four Seasons Hotel Doha** The Corniche / Four Seasons Hotel Doha\n19. 19\n\n **Wahm at W Doha** W Doha / West Bay\n20. 20\n\n **SAX at The St. Regis Doha** The St. Regis Doha / West Bay coast\n21. 21\n\n **La Vista 55 at InterContinental Doha The City** 55th–56th floors / InterContinental Doha The City, West Bay\n22. 22\n\n **Lusail Marina Promenade** Lusail Marina\n23. 23\n\n **B-Lounge, The Ritz-Carlton Doha** West Bay Lagoon / Ritz-Carlton marina\n24. 24\n\n **Katara Cultural Village** Katara / northern Doha\n25. 25\n\n **Chapati & Karak, Katara** Katara Cultural Village\n26. 26\n\n **ESPA at Mondrian Doha** West Bay Lagoon / Mondrian Doha\n27. 27\n\n **Black Orchid at Mondrian Doha** Mondrian Doha / West Bay Lagoon\n28. 28\n\n **Katara Beach: swimming & water sports** Katara Cultural Village waterfront\n29. 29\n\n **Four Seasons The Pearl-Qatar: pool & beach day** Porto Arabia Drive 127 / The Pearl-Qatar\n30. 30\n\n **Zaatar w Zeit, The Pearl** Malaga Way / The Pearl, Qanat Quartier area\n31. 31\n\n **Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art** Education City\n32. 32\n\n **Turkey Central, Al Mirqab Al Jadeed** Al Mirqab Al Jadeed\n33. 1\n\n **Twisted Olive, Burj Doha** West Bay / Burj Doha\n34. 3\n\n **Nando’s, City Centre Doha** West Bay / City Center Doha, third floor\n35. 4\n\n **Poori & Karak, Lusail Marina** Lusail Marina / Marina Food Arena\n36. 17\n\n **Wagamama, Place Vendôme** Lusail / Place Vendôme, Canal Floor" }