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Use a separate non-race day." }, { "q": "Can I spend the Banana Island sunset pass’s children’s package on food?", "a": "The Banana Island sunset child pass excludes food and activity credits. Budget their meals and activities separately." } ], "accessibility": { "note": "Discuss the mainland terminal, boarding ramp, boat seating, island transfers, changing facilities and pool/beach entry with the operator for the actual party. A boat-inclusive pass does not establish wheelchair-accessible boarding or independent access to sand." }, "requirements": { "age": "Adult price from age 12; child price for ages 3–11. Children under two go free; ask for the price for a two-year-old.", "dietary": "Alcohol-free resort. 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Obtain the weather/cancellation procedure and the arrangements for missing a boat before travelling; do not assume an on-demand ferry or a later free sailing." } }, "name": "Banana Island: sunset pool & beach pass", "coordinates": { "latitude": 25.298472, "longitude": 51.641111 }, "href": "https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/banana-island-sunset-day-pass", "officialUrl": "https://www.anantara.com/en/banana-island-doha/offers/hello-beautiful-sunset", "category": "beach-clubs" }, { "placeOverviews": [], "scheduling": { "timeZone": "Asia/Qatar", "raceWeekAvailabilityConfirmed": false }, "countryCode": "QA", "id": "doha-beach-club", "slug": "doha-beach-club", "title": "Doha Beach Club: a West Bay beach day", "status": "published", "description": "A serviced West Bay beach with beanbags, shade sails and food beside the sand.", "shortDescription": "A serviced West Bay beach with beanbags, shade sails and food beside the sand.", "categorySlug": "beach-clubs", "schemaType": "TouristAttraction", "location": "West Bay waterfront, Doha Beach Club’s relocated venue", "city": "Doha and Qatar", "country": "Qatar", "latitude": 25.331274, "longitude": 51.529585, "websiteUrl": "https://www.discoverqatar.qa/doha-beach-club-entry/overview", "bookingUrl": "https://www.discoverqatar.qa/doha-beach-club-entry/overview", "bookingText": "Book the dated Doha Beach Club pass before midnight on the preceding day; online same-day bookings are unavailable. Gate sales depend on capacity. Supply children’s ages and the number of guardians. Ask for the permitted swimwear, changing and toilet provision, shade availability and any accessibility arrangements. Doha Sands is reserved for hotel-membership guests; a general hotel booking does not itself establish admission. The published free-evening-entry times differ between tourism and operator pages, so do not use evening access as a free swimming pass.", "priceAmount": 80, "priceCurrency": "QAR", "priceText": "Adult admission is advertised at QAR 80 on weekdays and QAR 100 on weekends; the price for your selected date applies. Under-16s are advertised free with a guardian aged 21+, with at most two under-16s per guardian. The day pass lists a towel, bottled water and a beanbag subject to availability. Food, watersports, courts and gym charges are separate. Allow an estimated QAR 60–100 per adult for a casual meal and drinks. For two adults from a central-Doha hotel, estimate QAR 350–510 altogether: admission QAR 160–200, food QAR 120–200 and the two car journeys QAR 70–110 per vehicle. West Bay hotel return cars: QAR 30–60 per vehicle; Pearl QAR 60–100; Lusail QAR 80–130. These transport and meal figures are estimates; larger vehicles and waiting cost extra.", "costLabel": "QAR 80–100 / adult", "durationText": "Allow 3–5 hours at the beach, plus changing and the hotel journeys.", "openingHoursText": "The current day-pass programme runs daily from 08:00 until sunset, with last entry at 16:15, through 31 December 2026. Evening dining access has different hours and does not extend the swimming window. Obtain the permitted swim times and dated admission terms with your booking.", "gettingThere": "Use the relocated Doha Beach Club entrance on the operator’s map, not an older B12 or Doha Sands-only pin. From West Bay hotels allow roughly 10–20 minutes by road; from Old Doha or Msheireb allow 20–35 minutes, and from Pearl/Lusail 20–40 minutes, before traffic delays. For a rail approach take the Red Line to DECC, then use a short licensed taxi to the current gate; the station is not on the beach. Friday trains start later, so an 08:00 beach arrival needs a road journey. Allow a further 10–15 minutes for admission and changing.", "arrivalInstructions": "Use the relocated Doha Beach Club entrance on the operator’s map, not an older B12 or Doha Sands-only pin. From West Bay hotels allow roughly 10–20 minutes by road; from Old Doha or Msheireb allow 20–35 minutes, and from Pearl/Lusail 20–40 minutes, before traffic delays. For a rail approach take the Red Line to DECC, then use a short licensed taxi to the current gate; the station is not on the beach. Friday trains start later, so an 08:00 beach arrival needs a road journey. 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Book the public Doha Beach Club product for this outing." }, { "q": "Does Doha Beach Club evening entry include a late swim?", "a": "Doha Beach Club does not promise a late swim. The day-pass programme ends at sunset; dining access and swimming permissions are separate." } ], "accessibility": { "note": "Arrange the paved drop-off, step-free admission, accessible toilet/changing provision and assistance before paying. Sand and water access need separate arrangements; a beanbag is low seating and may not suit transfers. Ask about a firmer chair and supported route to the shade." }, "requirements": { "age": "Under-16s need a guardian aged 21+; maximum two under-16s per guardian." }, "visitPlan": { "prices": { "title": "Cost & admission", "value": "Adult admission is advertised at QAR 80 on weekdays and QAR 100 on weekends; the price for your selected date applies. Under-16s are advertised free with a guardian aged 21+, with at most two under-16s per guardian. 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Establish current family-entry rules, swimwear, staffed swimming times and toilet/changing availability before travelling. The souq’s toilets and restaurants belong to that separate stop; do not assume they are beside the family-beach pin. For a particular restaurant, reserve directly and obtain its kitchen hours. Bring towels and shade if you need a guaranteed shaded place.", "priceAmount": 0, "priceCurrency": "QAR", "priceText": "Public beach and souq entry is free; food and transport are extra. Budget an estimated QAR 35–60 per adult for a casual meal and QAR 10–20 for tea, water or a snack. From central Doha allow QAR 120–180 per vehicle for hotel-to-beach and souq-to-hotel, plus QAR 20–40 for the separate beach-to-souq car. Two adults: estimated QAR 230–380 altogether, including QAR 90–160 for food/drinks and QAR 140–220 for the three car legs. West Bay outer return legs: QAR 160–230 per vehicle; Pearl/Lusail QAR 200–300, with the QAR 20–40 local hop added in either case. A Red Line alternative needs QAR 4 per adult for two standard journeys, a travel card if needed, and an estimated QAR 40–70 per vehicle for the station’s outward and return cars, plus the beach-to-souq hop. Transport and food are estimates; quoted fares, waiting and dated entry rules apply.", "costLabel": "Free entry; food & travel extra", "durationText": "Allow 5–7 hours from central Doha for beach time, the local transfer, souq and food; a souq-only outing can be shorter.", "openingHoursText": "Plan beach time in daylight and follow the entrance’s current admission and swimming rules. Individual souq shops and restaurants keep their own hours; there is no single all-day kitchen promise. A late souq meal does not make the beach suitable for a night swim.", "gettingThere": "The map pin is Al Wakrah Family Beach, south of the old souq. Allow roughly 35–50 minutes by road from central Doha or 45–70 minutes from West Bay/Pearl/Lusail, longer in traffic. For the rail option take a Red Line train marked Al Wakra, not Hamad Intl Airport T1, then a separate taxi to the family-beach gate. From the beach allow a further 10–20 minutes by road to Souq Al Wakrah, whose visitor pin is 25.1711361, 51.6107262. Ask the driver for the relevant open beach entrance; do not treat the souq waterfront as the family-beach gate.", "arrivalInstructions": "The map pin is Al Wakrah Family Beach, south of the old souq. Allow roughly 35–50 minutes by road from central Doha or 45–70 minutes from West Bay/Pearl/Lusail, longer in traffic. For the rail option take a Red Line train marked Al Wakra, not Hamad Intl Airport T1, then a separate taxi to the family-beach gate. From the beach allow a further 10–20 minutes by road to Souq Al Wakrah, whose visitor pin is 25.1711361, 51.6107262. 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Bring all food, water and shade; plan without relying on nearby toilets, showers, changing rooms, cafés, lifeguards or equipment hire. Follow posted coastal rules and any closures. Avoid swimming alone or in poor conditions; shallow water does not remove the need to supervise children. Camping is outside this day guide and may need separate permission.", "priceAmount": 0, "priceCurrency": "QAR", "priceText": "Public beach entry is free; picnic supplies and transport are extra. Bring an estimated QAR 30–50 per adult of picnic food and water. Allow QAR 600–1,000 per suitable private vehicle for the full outing with both hotel journeys and agreed waiting; obtain a complete quote for your hotel, hours, group and approach. Two adults sharing: estimated QAR 660–1,100 altogether, or QAR 330–550 per adult. Four adults sharing: estimated QAR 720–1,200 altogether, or QAR 180–300 per adult. Buying or hiring portable shade, a cooler, child seats or specialist assistance is additional. 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Allow QAR 600–1,000 per suitable private vehicle for the full outing with both hotel journeys and agreed waiting; obtain a complete quote for your hotel, hours, group and approach. Two adults sharing: estimated QAR 660–1,100 altogether, or QAR 330–550 per adult. Four adults sharing: estimated QAR 720–1,200 altogether, or QAR 180–300 per adult. Buying or hiring portable shade, a cooler, child seats or specialist assistance is additional. No on-demand return fare or free campsite is promised.", "rows": [] }, "hours": { "title": "When to go", "value": "Plan a daylight visit with a return departure before darkness. Public access can change with coastal restrictions, weather or works; the driver must establish the open approach before departure. There is no guaranteed staffed swimming session.", "notes": [ "Allow 6–8 hours door to door, including roughly 1 hour 10 minutes each way from Doha in ordinary conditions; allow 90 minutes each way when planning." ] }, "arrival": { "title": "Getting there", "address": "Al Maroona / French Beach, northeast Qatar", "directions": false, "notes": [ "Book a licensed driver with a suitable vehicle from your actual Doha, West Bay, Pearl or Lusail hotel. Use Al Shamal Road towards the northeast coast and the Al Maroona beach location; obtain the current final approach from the driver before setting out. The last section may require a 4×4 depending on the route and ground conditions. The pin marks the beach area, not a paved entrance or a guaranteed parking bay. Do not take an ordinary rental car onto soft sand or assume the neighbouring Fuwairit resort admits you. No Metro connection reaches this shoreline." ] }, "booking": { "title": "Before you book", "before": [ "Arrange the full car outing, current open access, vehicle suitability, passenger capacity and waiting hours before leaving Doha. Bring all food, water and shade; plan without relying on nearby toilets, showers, changing rooms, cafés, lifeguards or equipment hire. Follow posted coastal rules and any closures. Avoid swimming alone or in poor conditions; shallow water does not remove the need to supervise children. Camping is outside this day guide and may need separate permission." ], "after": [], "action": { "href": "https://visitqatar.com/intl-en/things-to-do/beach-holiday/al-maroona-beach", "label": "Visit the venue or operator" } }, "returnTransfer": { "title": "Your return journey", "text": "Keep the same vehicle and agree the waiting location, daylight departure time, driver phone number and complete return to your actual hotel in writing. 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collection]()\n\n### Explore beaches & resort day passes\n\nSearch experiences\n\nType Area Sort\n\n6 experiences\n\nExplore Doha and Lusail\n\n### Featured\n*experiences.*\n\nPlaces worth making time for, selected for the quality of the experience rather than the length of the list.\n\nCurrency\n\nPrices shown in QAR.\n\n01\n\n#### Beaches & resort day passes\n\n06 experiences\n\n[![Katara Beach shoreline, kayaks and the distant St. Regis buildings]()]()\n\n 01\n\nPhotos\n\nCost **≈ QAR 35 / adult** Visit time **2–4 hours**\n\nBeaches & resort day passes / Qatar Grand Prix\n\n##### [Katara Beach: swimming & water sports]()\n\nSwimming, kayaking and paddleboarding beside Katara’s restaurants and cultural buildings.\n\n[Explore experience]()\n\n[![Beachfront steps, palms and hotel facade at Four Seasons The Pearl-Qatar]()]()\n\n 02\n\nPhotos\n\nCost **≈ QAR 450 / adult pass** Visit time **a half or full day, plus both road transfers.**\n\nBeaches & resort day passes / Qatar Grand Prix\n\n##### [Four Seasons The Pearl-Qatar: pool & beach day]()\n\nA sandy beach, a family pool and an adults’ lap pool at Four Seasons The Pearl-Qatar.\n\n[Explore experience]()\n\n[![Timber-framed welcome centre for Banana Island Resort]()]()\n\n 03\n\nPhotos\n\nCost **QAR 395 / adult · boat included** Visit time **Keep the afternoon and evening free**\n\nBeaches & resort day passes / Qatar Grand Prix\n\n##### [Banana Island: sunset pool & beach pass]()\n\nAn afternoon of pools and beach time on Banana Island, with the boat home included.\n\n[Explore experience]()\n\n[![Blue gateway and arrival kiosks at Doha Beach Club in West Bay]()]()\n\n 04\n\nPhotos\n\nCost **≈ QAR 90 / adult** Visit time **3–5 hours**\n\nBeaches & resort day passes / Qatar Grand Prix\n\n##### [Doha Beach Club: a West Bay beach day]()\n\nA serviced West Bay beach with beanbags, shade sails and food beside the sand.\n\n[Explore experience]()\n\n[![Thatched parasols and shallow sea at Al Wakrah Beach]()]()\n\n 05\n\nPhotos\n\nCost **Free entry; food & travel extra** Visit time **5–7 hours**\n\nBeaches & resort day passes / Qatar Grand Prix\n\n##### [Al Wakrah: family beach & old souq]()\n\nA public-beach outing followed by the old souq, with a separate car journey between the two.\n\n[Explore experience]()\n\n[![Shallow water and rippled sand at Al Maroona Beach]()]()\n\n 06\n\nPhotos\n\nCost **Free entry; car & picnic extra** Visit time **6–8 hours**\n\nBeaches & resort day passes / Qatar Grand Prix\n\n##### [Al Maroona Beach: a northern coast day]()\n\nOpen northern coastline, shallow water and tidal sand, with your own supplies and a booked return car.\n\n[Explore experience]()\n\n### Explore Doha and Lusail on the map\n\n6 places to visit. Select a pin for details and add your favourites to your itinerary.\n\nFind on map\n\n**Loading the map** Find your bearings in a moment.\n\n1. 1\n\n **Katara Beach: swimming & water sports** Water & coast\n2. 2\n\n **Four Seasons The Pearl-Qatar: pool & beach day** Water & coast\n3. 3\n\n **Banana Island: sunset pool & beach pass** Water & coast\n4. 4\n\n **Doha Beach Club: a West Bay beach day** Water & coast\n5. 5\n\n **Al Wakrah: family beach & old souq** Water & coast\n6. 6\n\n **Al Maroona Beach: a northern coast day** Water & coast\n\n04 / In pictures\n\n### The whole guide, in pictures.\n\n18 images from the places in the guide, full screen. Choose any one to open the viewer.\n\n04 / Keep planning\n\n### Turn inspiration\ninto a day.\n\n[Compare six beach outings and the journey home →]()[Choose a shorter outing or day trip →]()[Prepare travel documents and bookings →]()[Choose restaurants, cafés & bars →]()[Compare Lusail grandstands →]()[Master the Doha Metro Red Line route →]()[Choose your Qatar hotel base →]()\n\nGive a desert excursion its own non-race day. Choose an operator with clear pickup and return arrangements; keep circuit days free for Formula 2 and fan activities. Follow each cultural venue’s dress requirements." }