# Qatar F1 2026 Companion Guide: Independent Friday to Sunday Plans

> Enjoy Doha while the racing is on, with Friday Mina, Saturday Msheireb and Sunday MIA plans, meals, separate admission budgets and hotel returns.

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![Pedestrian lane and pastel buildings in Mina District](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/_guide/images/experiences/qatar/activities/mina-district-old-doha-port/mina-district-pastel-market-lane-arrival-v2-1600.webp>)

Qatar Grand Prix / Qatar F1 2026 / different plans, one hotel

## Enjoy Doha while the racing is on.
*Meet back at the hotel.*

Mina’s colourful streets on Friday, heritage houses and Qatari lunch on Saturday, then Islamic art on Sunday. Enjoy your own day and return to the hotel when you are ready.

[Back to the guide](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1>)

Qatar F1 2026 / different plans, one hotel

### Your own Doha days, with a hotel to meet back at.

While one of you follows the racing, the other can explore the museums, have lunch in Msheireb or spend an afternoon by the water. This 26–30 November example shares an Al Najada room, with one race ticket and independent city days for the other adult.

### Make the hotel the meeting point

Al Najada gives the companion a souq-side base for meals and short walks, while the fan uses Souq Waqif Gold Line station, changes at Msheireb and continues north towards Lusail QNB and the event shuttle. Each person needs their own key, working phone, hotel entrance and payment method. The companion should not hold the fan’s only access to the admission app.

Have breakfast together if the departure permits it, then leave the evening flexible. Saturday qualifying starts at 21:00 and Sunday’s race at 19:00 has no fixed finish. The companion can eat and return independently; a fixed post-race dinner reservation puts both plans at the mercy of venue exits and shuttle queues.

Ticket choices

The example includes one three-day Lusail Hill ticket at QAR 600 and no race admission for the companion. If the companion joins Family Friday, add their own QAR 200 adult admission and circuit spending. A wheelchair-user companion arrangement is a separate organiser-approved ticket scheme, not a general free guest ticket.

Children staying in Doha

The adult taking responsibility for the children stays with them throughout the outing and return. Spa appointments, private tours or shopping time do not include childcare. Use the family guide to choose rooms, ages, food and a suitable vehicle.

[Al Najada Doha Hotel by Tivoli →](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/where-to-stay/al-najada-doha-hotel-by-tivoli>)[Adapt these days when children stay in Doha →](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/family-guide>)[Choose separate admission for each person →](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/circuit>)

2026-11-27 / Qatar local time

### Friday · Mina lanes and an afternoon café

![Pedestrian lane and pastel buildings in Mina District](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/_guide/images/experiences/qatar/activities/mina-district-old-doha-port/mina-district-pastel-market-lane-arrival-v2.webp>)

Mina’s pastel lanes and waterfront make a good Friday afternoon while the fan is at Lusail. Walk a compact public section, stop at Karak Mqanes and return to the hotel for your own evening.

1. Leave around 14:00 for an agreed Mina road drop-off and aim for a 14:30 public-area walk. Choose a compact section, allowing 45–60 minutes with photographs and breaks.
2. At about 15:30, choose Karak Mqanes for karak and a modest snack, allowing 45–60 minutes. This is not a cruise or an included boat trip.
3. Return to Al Najada by about 17:00 if traffic permits. Choose your own evening meal and let the fan return from practice without a fixed dinner deadline.

Food and spending

For one adult, estimated snack and karak QAR20–45. Allow QAR40–80 per vehicle for the central-hotel outward and return legs: QAR60–125 for this outing, excluding other meals. These purchases draw from the stay’s food and transport allowances.

Access and supervision

Textured paving, outdoor exposure and the road-to-pedestrian handoff matter. Request suitable café seating and toilets. A short district walk is not an accessible boarding route.

The outward journey

A direct licensed car from Al Najada to the named Mina road drop-off is the simple option. Souq Waqif Gold Line station does not remove the local road connection to the port; do not assume the Metro reaches Mina.

The return

Walk to the saved road pickup and take a licensed car back to Al Najada’s own entrance on Barahat Al Jufairi Street. If using National Museum station instead, take the Gold Line towards Al Aziziyah to Souq Waqif while the complete service and hotel walk still work.

A shorter alternative

Choose only the café, or keep a hotel afternoon if the outdoor conditions do not suit. The hotel remains the meeting point.

[Mina District & Old Doha Port →](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/mina-district-old-doha-port>)[Karak Mqanes, Mina District →](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/karak-mqanes-mina-district>)

2026-11-28 / Qatar local time

### Saturday · heritage houses and a Qatari lunch

![Radwani House courtyard and entrance at Msheireb Museums](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/_guide/images/experiences/qatar/activities/msheireb-museums/msheireb-museums-radwani-house-courtyard-and-entrance-v2.webp>)

The heritage houses at Msheireb and lunch at Saasna make a rewarding day close to the souq. Company House follows the oil industry, while Bin Jelmood House explores slavery and its legacy. Spend time with the houses that interest you most.

1. Arrange the dated museum visit and begin around 09:30; allow about two hours. Saturday ordinarily opens 09:00–17:00, while Sunday is closed.
2. Walk by the public Msheireb streets to Saasna for a separately reserved 12:00 lunch. Allow 60–90 minutes and include the restaurant’s own approach.
3. Return to the hotel after lunch. Saturday qualifying starts at 21:00; eat independently later rather than reserving a joint post-qualifying supper.

Food and spending

Saasna food estimate QAR80–150 per adult, drinks extra. A central-hotel outward/return taxi allowance of QAR30–70 per vehicle makes QAR110–220 for one before museum admission and drinks. Museum admission draws from the separate stay reserve; walking can reduce car spending.

Access and supervision

Arrange the accessible house entrances and any guided booking with reception. The subject of Bin Jelmood House may need a different selection when adapting this adult day for children. Saasna has its own seating, dietary and reservation conditions.

The outward journey

Walk from the souq using the actual signed crossings if suitable, or take a short taxi to the museums’ agreed entrance. The Gold Line can connect Souq Waqif to Msheireb, but both station approaches remain part of the journey.

The return

From Saasna use the public pedestrian route back to the souq hotel or the agreed roadside taxi pickup. For rail, Msheireb Gold Line towards Ras Bu Abboud reaches Souq Waqif; include both station walks and use a car if they are unsuitable.

A shorter alternative

Choose one house and lunch, or lunch alone. Do not move the museum booking to Sunday.

[Msheireb Museums: four heritage houses →](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/msheireb-museums>)[Saasna, Msheireb →](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/saasna-msheireb>)

2026-11-29 / Qatar local time

### Sunday · Islamic art, then an early souq supper

![Paved bridge leading to the Museum of Islamic Art entrance](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/_guide/images/experiences/qatar/activities/museum-of-islamic-art/museum-of-islamic-art-paved-bridge-and-geometric-entrance-v2.webp>)

Spend Sunday morning with Islamic art at MIA, then leave the afternoon open for the hotel or a short park walk. Bandar Aden offers an optional early supper in the souq, with no dinner deadline tied to the race finish.

1. Aim for MIA at 10:00 and allow 90–120 minutes for selected galleries, a break and the approach. The outdoor park does not include museum admission.
2. Return to the hotel before adding another outing. If wanted, choose Bandar Aden for an early 17:00–18:00 supper, requesting an ordinary table rather than floor seating.
3. Finish your own dinner and return to the hotel. The fan’s Grand Prix starts at 19:00 with no fixed finish; no restaurant or transport booking depends on their arrival.

Food and spending

Bandar Aden meal estimate QAR40–70 per adult, drinks extra. Allow QAR30–70 per vehicle for central-hotel museum travel in both directions: QAR70–140 for the museum journey and optional meal before museum admission, drinks or any additional car. All draw from the stay allowances.

Access and supervision

Arrange the museum’s step-free entrance and toilets, and keep a shorter gallery selection if needed. Souq paving and Bandar Aden seating may require a different approach. No specific exhibition, accessible loop or table is guaranteed by saving the day.

The outward journey

Use a short licensed car from Al Najada to MIA’s permitted arrival point, or the actual public walking route if the distance and conditions suit. The park and entrance approach remain separate from the galleries.

The return

Use the museum’s permitted pickup for the hotel leg. The optional souq supper has its own individual pin and public-lane walk back to Al Najada. After late food use a named perimeter taxi pickup if walking is unsuitable; avoid waiting at the circuit for the fan.

A shorter alternative

If MIA announces a dated closure, keep a hotel break and a short public souq outing. Do not substitute a museum with a known Sunday closure.

[Museum of Islamic Art & waterfront →](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/museum-of-islamic-art>)[Bandar Aden, Souq Waqif →](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/bandar-aden-souq-waqif>)

### Choose a different kind of afternoon

A Pearl beach pass can replace a museum day if swimming is the main attraction. At Four Seasons Resort and Residences at The Pearl, the advertised adult day pass is QAR 400 on weekdays or QAR 500 on weekends; obtain the tariff and availability for the exact race-week date. Food and the hotel return are additional. This is a different property from Four Seasons Hotel Doha on the Corniche.

For a treatment rather than swimming, use the Sharq Village spa guide and reserve the actual appointment, wet-area access and return car. Replace the day’s admission allowance with that treatment bill. Neither choice includes a meeting at the circuit, and a spa package is not a booking for the children.

A shorter or lower-cost day

Use one public souq or Katara section and one meal, then return to the hotel. A public-area walk has no general admission ticket; exhibitions, mosque access, beaches and performances have their own conditions. Avoid turning a free walk into several unbudgeted car trips.

Sunday changes

Msheireb Museums and FBQ close Sunday; MIA is the selected Sunday museum. MIA closes Wednesday, while the National Museum and 3-2-1 close Tuesday. A dated closure or event can still alter the ordinary schedule.

[Four Seasons The Pearl-Qatar: pool & beach day →](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/four-seasons-pearl-qatar-beach-day>)[The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Sharq Village →](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/ritz-carlton-spa-sharq-village>)[Katara Cultural Village →](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/katara-cultural-village>)

### Four nights with separate circuit and city days

The fan keeps Friday, Saturday and Sunday free for the circuit and any announced support programme. For F1-only attendance, begin with hotel departures at 13:00 Friday, 14:00 Saturday and 15:30 Sunday, allowing 150 minutes travel and queues plus 60 minutes security/internal approach. Move earlier for the actual gate arrangement or a chosen earlier session.

The companion’s days below finish independently. Use the ordinary last connection that reaches the actual hotel, including the station walk. If it does not work, take the named licensed taxi pickup; event transport extensions are not assumed for a city outing.

| Day | Shared stay and companion plan | The return |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thursday 26 | Arrival at Al Najada; optional nearby meal only | Late flights remove the meal; airport transfer belongs to the hotel booking. |
| Friday 27 | Companion: Mina 14:30 and karak 15:30; fan: practice | Companion returns around 17:00; fan uses independent circuit return. |
| Saturday 28 | Companion: Msheireb 09:30 and Saasna 12:00; fan: practice/qualifying | Companion returns after lunch; no dinner tied to the 21:00 qualifying start. |
| Sunday 29 | Companion: MIA 10:00, optional Bandar Aden 17:00; fan: Grand Prix | Hotel is the meeting point; the race has no fixed finish. |
| Monday 30 | Checkout and Hamad airport | Hotel transfer plus at least three airport hours; no fixed city outing. |

[The fan’s circuit day and complete return →](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/race-day-guide>)[The fan’s exact 2026 sessions →](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/race-week>)[Circuit return and road fallback →](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/getting-to-qatar>)

Estimated whole-party total / flights excluded

### QAR 8,940 for one adult fan and one adult companion

Four nights, 26–30 November, sharing one Al Najada room. One adult has a three-day Lusail Hill ticket; the other has no race ticket and takes the independent city days. The QAR1,100 room-night allowance is an editable estimate, not a dated room offer.

Replace each allowance with the actual booking price, including taxes, fees, meals and cancellation terms. The room amount covers the whole room; shared vehicle spending covers the whole party. Visa, insurance and any additional assistance costs need their own allowance.

| Spending | Whole-party allowance |
| --- | --- |
| Room | QAR 4,400 · 4 nights × QAR 1,100 per room |
| Race admission | QAR 600 |
| City food and refreshments | QAR 1,700 |
| Circuit food and refreshments | QAR 240 |
| Airport, city and circuit transport | QAR 1,100 |
| Admissions and selected outings | QAR 300 |
| Extras and contingency | QAR 600 |
| Estimated total · flights excluded | QAR 8,940 |

Meals counted once

QAR1,700 covers both adults’ city meals and refreshments across five days, including the companion’s named stops and any breakfast not included in the room. A separate QAR240 covers the fan’s circuit food across three days. Do not add the named meals again.

Admissions

QAR300 is a combined reserve for the companion’s selected museum visits and access changes, not a fixed ticket package. The Pearl beach pass and spa swap are additional unless they replace this component with a revised amount.

Room and vehicles

QAR4,400 covers one room for four nights. QAR1,100 covers both shared airport legs, the companion’s city journeys, the fan’s three Metro/shuttle circuit returns and a road fallback. A dedicated chauffeur for every race journey needs a revised quote.

[Al Najada Doha Hotel by Tivoli →](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/where-to-stay/al-najada-doha-hotel-by-tivoli>)[Add your dates and travel budget →](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/my-itinerary>)

### Keep your own plans alongside the shared holiday

Save the companion’s chosen places from their individual guides and assign the Friday, Saturday and Sunday dates in My Itinerary. Keep circuit sessions with the attending fan and city visits with the person taking them; use separate personal itineraries if that makes the split clearer. Share the hotel and meeting arrangements directly with each other.

If starting from an existing complete holiday, remove visits and race admission that the person will not use, then recalculate the spending. Keep the whole-party estimate with the shared bookings; enter only your chosen individual amount in a per-person budget field. The adult-sharing holiday estimates assume their stated race admission. Saving or sharing a plan never transfers a race ticket.

Monday 30 November is for checkout, stored bags and the airport. Allow the hotel connection plus at least three hours at Hamad, or the airline’s longer requirement. From Souq Waqif take the Gold Line to Msheireb and the airport branch of the Red Line, or book a direct car. Use Hamad Intl Airport T1, not Al Wakra.

[Save your own city plan →](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/my-itinerary>)[Adapt a complete Qatar stay →](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/itineraries>)[Keep the shared bookings together →](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/booking-guide>)

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Qatar Grand Prix / Qatar F1 2026 / different plans, one hotel

#### Enjoy Doha while the racing is on.

1. 1

   **Mina District & Old Doha Port** Old Doha Port
2. 2

   **Karak Mqanes, Mina District** Mina District / Old Doha Port
3. 3

   **Msheireb Museums: four heritage houses** Msheireb Downtown Doha
4. 4

   **Saasna, Msheireb** Barahat Msheireb
5. 5

   **Museum of Islamic Art & waterfront** Corniche / MIA Park
6. 6

   **Bandar Aden, Souq Waqif** Souq Waqif / Abdullah Bin Jassim Street, Al Jasra

## Complete page sections

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Enjoy Doha while the racing is on. |
| Emphasis | Meet back at the hotel. |
| Disclaimer | Saving a place does not book admission, a room, childcare, a table or a vehicle. Give each supplier the ages and access needs of the people travelling. |

### Briefings

#### Make the hotel the meeting point

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Make the hotel the meeting point |

##### Facts

| Label | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Ticket choices | The example includes one three-day Lusail Hill ticket at QAR 600 and no race admission for the companion. If the companion joins Family Friday, add their own QAR 200 adult admission and circuit spending. A wheelchair-user companion arrangement is a separate organiser-approved ticket scheme, not a general free guest ticket. |
| Children staying in Doha | The adult taking responsibility for the children stays with them throughout the outing and return. Spa appointments, private tours or shopping time do not include childcare. Use the family guide to choose rooms, ages, food and a suitable vehicle. |

##### Links

| To | Label |
| --- | --- |
| [https://above.guide/qatar-f1/where-to-stay/al-najada-doha-hotel-by-tivoli](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/where-to-stay/al-najada-doha-hotel-by-tivoli>) | Al Najada Doha Hotel by Tivoli |
| [https://above.guide/qatar-f1/family-guide](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/family-guide>) | Adapt these days when children stay in Doha |
| [https://above.guide/qatar-f1/circuit](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/circuit>) | Choose separate admission for each person |

#### Friday · Mina lanes and an afternoon café

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Eyebrow | 2026-11-27 / Qatar local time |

##### Facts

| Label | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Food and spending | For one adult, estimated snack and karak QAR20–45. Allow QAR40–80 per vehicle for the central-hotel outward and return legs: QAR60–125 for this outing, excluding other meals. These purchases draw from the stay’s food and transport allowances. |
| Access and supervision | Textured paving, outdoor exposure and the road-to-pedestrian handoff matter. Request suitable café seating and toilets. A short district walk is not an accessible boarding route. |
| The outward journey | A direct licensed car from Al Najada to the named Mina road drop-off is the simple option. Souq Waqif Gold Line station does not remove the local road connection to the port; do not assume the Metro reaches Mina. |
| The return | Walk to the saved road pickup and take a licensed car back to Al Najada’s own entrance on Barahat Al Jufairi Street. If using National Museum station instead, take the Gold Line towards Al Aziziyah to Souq Waqif while the complete service and hotel walk still work. |
| A shorter alternative | Choose only the café, or keep a hotel afternoon if the outdoor conditions do not suit. The hotel remains the meeting point. |

##### Links

| To | Label |
| --- | --- |
| [https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/mina-district-old-doha-port](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/mina-district-old-doha-port>) | Mina District & Old Doha Port |
| [https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/karak-mqanes-mina-district](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/karak-mqanes-mina-district>) | Karak Mqanes, Mina District |

#### Saturday · heritage houses and a Qatari lunch

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Eyebrow | 2026-11-28 / Qatar local time |

##### Facts

| Label | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Food and spending | Saasna food estimate QAR80–150 per adult, drinks extra. A central-hotel outward/return taxi allowance of QAR30–70 per vehicle makes QAR110–220 for one before museum admission and drinks. Museum admission draws from the separate stay reserve; walking can reduce car spending. |
| Access and supervision | Arrange the accessible house entrances and any guided booking with reception. The subject of Bin Jelmood House may need a different selection when adapting this adult day for children. Saasna has its own seating, dietary and reservation conditions. |
| The outward journey | Walk from the souq using the actual signed crossings if suitable, or take a short taxi to the museums’ agreed entrance. The Gold Line can connect Souq Waqif to Msheireb, but both station approaches remain part of the journey. |
| The return | From Saasna use the public pedestrian route back to the souq hotel or the agreed roadside taxi pickup. For rail, Msheireb Gold Line towards Ras Bu Abboud reaches Souq Waqif; include both station walks and use a car if they are unsuitable. |
| A shorter alternative | Choose one house and lunch, or lunch alone. Do not move the museum booking to Sunday. |

##### Links

| To | Label |
| --- | --- |
| [https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/msheireb-museums](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/msheireb-museums>) | Msheireb Museums: four heritage houses |
| [https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/saasna-msheireb](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/saasna-msheireb>) | Saasna, Msheireb |

#### Sunday · Islamic art, then an early souq supper

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Eyebrow | 2026-11-29 / Qatar local time |

##### Facts

| Label | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Food and spending | Bandar Aden meal estimate QAR40–70 per adult, drinks extra. Allow QAR30–70 per vehicle for central-hotel museum travel in both directions: QAR70–140 for the museum journey and optional meal before museum admission, drinks or any additional car. All draw from the stay allowances. |
| Access and supervision | Arrange the museum’s step-free entrance and toilets, and keep a shorter gallery selection if needed. Souq paving and Bandar Aden seating may require a different approach. No specific exhibition, accessible loop or table is guaranteed by saving the day. |
| The outward journey | Use a short licensed car from Al Najada to MIA’s permitted arrival point, or the actual public walking route if the distance and conditions suit. The park and entrance approach remain separate from the galleries. |
| The return | Use the museum’s permitted pickup for the hotel leg. The optional souq supper has its own individual pin and public-lane walk back to Al Najada. After late food use a named perimeter taxi pickup if walking is unsuitable; avoid waiting at the circuit for the fan. |
| A shorter alternative | If MIA announces a dated closure, keep a hotel break and a short public souq outing. Do not substitute a museum with a known Sunday closure. |

##### Links

| To | Label |
| --- | --- |
| [https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/museum-of-islamic-art](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/museum-of-islamic-art>) | Museum of Islamic Art & waterfront |
| [https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/bandar-aden-souq-waqif](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/bandar-aden-souq-waqif>) | Bandar Aden, Souq Waqif |

#### Choose a different kind of afternoon

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Choose a different kind of afternoon |

##### Facts

| Label | Value |
| --- | --- |
| A shorter or lower-cost day | Use one public souq or Katara section and one meal, then return to the hotel. A public-area walk has no general admission ticket; exhibitions, mosque access, beaches and performances have their own conditions. Avoid turning a free walk into several unbudgeted car trips. |
| Sunday changes | Msheireb Museums and FBQ close Sunday; MIA is the selected Sunday museum. MIA closes Wednesday, while the National Museum and 3-2-1 close Tuesday. A dated closure or event can still alter the ordinary schedule. |

##### Links

| To | Label |
| --- | --- |
| [https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/four-seasons-pearl-qatar-beach-day](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/four-seasons-pearl-qatar-beach-day>) | Four Seasons The Pearl-Qatar: pool & beach day |
| [https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/ritz-carlton-spa-sharq-village](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/ritz-carlton-spa-sharq-village>) | The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Sharq Village |
| [https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/katara-cultural-village](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/katara-cultural-village>) | Katara Cultural Village |

#### Four nights with separate circuit and city days

##### Table

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Caption | One fan and one adult companion · 26–30 November 2026 |

###### Columns

- Day
- Shared stay and companion plan
- The return

###### Rows

###### Four nights with separate circuit and city days — Table — Rows 1

- Thursday 26

###### Four nights with separate circuit and city days — Table — Rows 2

- Friday 27

###### Four nights with separate circuit and city days — Table — Rows 3

- Saturday 28

###### Four nights with separate circuit and city days — Table — Rows 4

- Sunday 29

###### Four nights with separate circuit and city days — Table — Rows 5

- Monday 30
- Checkout and Hamad airport

##### Links

| To | Label |
| --- | --- |
| [https://above.guide/qatar-f1/race-day-guide](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/race-day-guide>) | The fan’s circuit day and complete return |
| [https://above.guide/qatar-f1/race-week](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/race-week>) | The fan’s exact 2026 sessions |
| [https://above.guide/qatar-f1/getting-to-qatar](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/getting-to-qatar>) | Circuit return and road fallback |

#### QAR 8,940 for one adult fan and one adult companion

##### Table

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Caption | 4 nights · one adult fan and one adult companion · QAR |

###### Columns

- Spending
- Whole-party allowance

###### Rows

###### QAR 8,940 for one adult fan and one adult companion — Table — Rows 1

- Room

###### QAR 8,940 for one adult fan and one adult companion — Table — Rows 2

- Race admission
- QAR 600

###### QAR 8,940 for one adult fan and one adult companion — Table — Rows 3

- City food and refreshments
- QAR 1,700

###### QAR 8,940 for one adult fan and one adult companion — Table — Rows 4

- Circuit food and refreshments
- QAR 240

###### QAR 8,940 for one adult fan and one adult companion — Table — Rows 5

- Airport, city and circuit transport
- QAR 1,100

###### QAR 8,940 for one adult fan and one adult companion — Table — Rows 6

- Admissions and selected outings
- QAR 300

###### QAR 8,940 for one adult fan and one adult companion — Table — Rows 7

- Extras and contingency
- QAR 600

###### QAR 8,940 for one adult fan and one adult companion — Table — Rows 8

- Estimated total · flights excluded
- QAR 8,940

##### Facts

| Label | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Meals counted once | QAR1,700 covers both adults’ city meals and refreshments across five days, including the companion’s named stops and any breakfast not included in the room. A separate QAR240 covers the fan’s circuit food across three days. Do not add the named meals again. |
| Admissions | QAR300 is a combined reserve for the companion’s selected museum visits and access changes, not a fixed ticket package. The Pearl beach pass and spa swap are additional unless they replace this component with a revised amount. |
| Room and vehicles | QAR4,400 covers one room for four nights. QAR1,100 covers both shared airport legs, the companion’s city journeys, the fan’s three Metro/shuttle circuit returns and a road fallback. A dedicated chauffeur for every race journey needs a revised quote. |

##### Links

| To | Label |
| --- | --- |
| [https://above.guide/qatar-f1/where-to-stay/al-najada-doha-hotel-by-tivoli](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/where-to-stay/al-najada-doha-hotel-by-tivoli>) | Al Najada Doha Hotel by Tivoli |
| [https://above.guide/qatar-f1/my-itinerary](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/my-itinerary>) | Add your dates and travel budget |

#### Keep your own plans alongside the shared holiday

##### Links

| To | Label |
| --- | --- |
| [https://above.guide/qatar-f1/my-itinerary](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/my-itinerary>) | Save your own city plan |
| [https://above.guide/qatar-f1/itineraries](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/itineraries>) | Adapt a complete Qatar stay |
| [https://above.guide/qatar-f1/booking-guide](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/booking-guide>) | Keep the shared bookings together |

### Map Places

#### Mina District & Old Doha Port

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Mina District & Old Doha Port |
| Type | place |
| Number | 1 |
| Category | cultural-districts |
| Category Slug | cultural-districts |
| Kicker | Plan your visit |
| Meta | Old Doha Port |
| Area | Pastel streets, harbour views and a café stop at Old Doha Port. |
| Accent | [#0d6a80](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/companion-guide#0d6a80>) |

##### Record

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Photo Id | mina |
| Name | Mina District & Old Doha Port |
| Category Slug | cultural-districts |
| Area | Old Doha Port |
| Description | Mina’s pastel buildings make Old Doha Port a lovely place for a daylight walk. Colourful façades face pedestrian streets, with the harbour and fish-market setting giving you more to explore beyond the first photographs. It is an easy afternoon to build around a short wander and something to eat. Karak Mqanes, with its pink frontage and outdoor tables, gives the walk a natural café stop. Inside, yellow counters and terrazzo arches continue the colourful setting. Karak and chapati suit a small order, leaving time to return to the public lanes or walk towards the waterfront afterwards. The port is close to Old Doha’s museums on a map, but the approach still needs a separate journey. A local taxi is often the simplest connection, especially after a museum morning. Keep the road pickup saved for the trip home. Shops and cafés have individual opening hours, and the public walk stays outside secure passenger areas and private berths. |
| Short Description | Pastel streets, harbour views and a café stop at Old Doha Port. |
| Opening Hours Text | Public district access; individual shops, cafés and market businesses have their own hours. |
| Duration Text | Allow 1–2 hours for a public-area walk. |
| Price Text | No general district-walk ticket; purchases and meals extra. |
| Arrival Instructions | Take a taxi to Mina District at Old Doha Port. If using the Gold Line to National Museum station, continue by a separate local car; the station does not serve the port streets directly. |
| Return Instructions | Choose a road-accessible Mina pickup with your driver and return to your hotel or a Metro station while services run. Do not wait at a secure cruise terminal entrance or assume a port shuttle is included. |
| Booking Instructions | No general reservation for the public streets. Fish-market businesses, meals and any port activity have separate arrangements. |
| Accessibility Text | Use a local car to reduce the port approach. Cobblestones, pedestrian distances and busy market areas may affect wheelchair or walking-aid access. |
| Latitude | 25.3020885 |
| Longitude | 51.5519368 |
| Pin Meaning | Mina District locality; use a road-accessible district pickup |
| Cost Label | Free to explore |
| Title | Mina District & Old Doha Port |
| Status | published |
| Inventory Group | experiences |
| Budget Neutral | Yes |
| Category | cultural-districts |
| Location | Old Doha Port |
| Country | Qatar |
| Country Code | QA |
| City | Doha and Qatar |
| Website | [https://visitqatar.com/intl-en/things-to-do/romantic-getaway/places/mina-district-old-doha-port](<https://visitqatar.com/intl-en/things-to-do/romantic-getaway/places/mina-district-old-doha-port>) |
| Website Url | [https://visitqatar.com/intl-en/things-to-do/romantic-getaway/places/mina-district-old-doha-port](<https://visitqatar.com/intl-en/things-to-do/romantic-getaway/places/mina-district-old-doha-port>) |
| Booking Url | [https://visitqatar.com/intl-en/things-to-do/romantic-getaway/places/mina-district-old-doha-port](<https://visitqatar.com/intl-en/things-to-do/romantic-getaway/places/mina-district-old-doha-port>) |
| Arrival Source Url | [https://visitqatar.com/intl-en/things-to-do/romantic-getaway/places/mina-district-old-doha-port](<https://visitqatar.com/intl-en/things-to-do/romantic-getaway/places/mina-district-old-doha-port>) |
| Booking Text | No general reservation for the public streets. Fish-market businesses, meals and any port activity have separate arrangements. |
| Getting There | Take a taxi to Mina District at Old Doha Port. If using the Gold Line to National Museum station, continue by a separate local car; the station does not serve the port streets directly. |

###### Frequently asked questions

###### Can I visit a cruise ship or terminal from Mina District?

Public Mina District streets do not grant access to secure cruise or working-port areas.

###### Is Mina District a short walk from every Old Doha attraction?

The Mina District port approach adds distance. Plan the actual road or pedestrian route rather than using straight-line proximity.

###### Coordinate Source

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Url | [https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/11746650753](<https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/11746650753>) |
| Field | OSM node lat/lon |
| Precision | source node, 7 decimals |

###### Mention Aliases

- Mina District
- Old Doha Port

###### Publication

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Tier | published |

###### Accessibility

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Note | Use a local car to reduce the port approach. Cobblestones, pedestrian distances and busy market areas may affect wheelchair or walking-aid access. |

###### Visit Plan

###### Prices

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Cost & admission |
| Value | No general district-walk ticket; purchases and meals extra. |

###### Hours

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | When to go |
| Value | Public district access; individual shops, cafés and market businesses have their own hours. |

###### Notes

- Allow 1–2 hours for a public-area walk.

###### Arrival

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Getting there |
| Address | Old Doha Port |
| Directions | Yes |

###### Notes

- Take a taxi to Mina District at Old Doha Port. If using the Gold Line to National Museum station, continue by a separate local car; the station does not serve the port streets directly.

###### Return Transfer

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Your return journey |
| Text | Choose a road-accessible Mina pickup with your driver and return to your hotel or a Metro station while services run. Do not wait at a secure cruise terminal entrance or assume a port shuttle is included. |

###### Booking

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Before you book |

###### Before

- No general reservation for the public streets. Fish-market businesses, meals and any port activity have separate arrangements.

###### Action

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Label | Visit the venue or operator |
| Href | [https://visitqatar.com/intl-en/things-to-do/romantic-getaway/places/mina-district-old-doha-port](<https://visitqatar.com/intl-en/things-to-do/romantic-getaway/places/mina-district-old-doha-port>) |

#### Karak Mqanes, Mina District

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Karak Mqanes, Mina District |
| Type | place |
| Number | 2 |
| Category | cafes |
| Category Slug | 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. |
| Accent | [#0d6a80](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/companion-guide#0d6a80>) |

##### Record

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Name | Karak Mqanes, Mina District |
| Category Slug | cafes |
| Area | Mina District / Old Doha Port |
| Cuisine | Qatari café |
| Latitude | 25.299858 |
| Longitude | 51.5537849 |
| Pin Meaning | 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. Milk 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. Make 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. |
| Short Description | Karak and chapati in Mina’s pink streets, with a bright yellow café inside. |
| Price Text | 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. |
| Price Amount | 25 |
| Price Currency | QAR |
| Cost Label | ≈ QAR 15–35 / snack |
| Opening Hours Text | 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. |
| Duration Text | Allow 45–75 minutes for a meal, or 30–45 minutes for a tea-and-snack stop, plus queues and both journeys. |
| Arrival Instructions | 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. |
| Return Instructions | 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 Instructions | 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. |
| Accessibility Text | 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. |
| Telephone | +974 3377 7929 |
| Dietary Note | 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. |
| Price Band | 1 |
| Budget Neutral | No |
| Title | Karak Mqanes, Mina District |
| Status | published |
| Inventory Group | dining |
| Category | cafes |
| Location | Mina District / Old Doha Port |
| Country | Qatar |
| Country Code | QA |
| City | Doha and Qatar |
| Website | [https://www.odp.qa/lifestyles/karak-mqanes](<https://www.odp.qa/lifestyles/karak-mqanes>) |
| Website Url | [https://www.odp.qa/lifestyles/karak-mqanes](<https://www.odp.qa/lifestyles/karak-mqanes>) |
| Booking Url | [https://www.odp.qa/lifestyles/karak-mqanes](<https://www.odp.qa/lifestyles/karak-mqanes>) |
| Arrival Source Url | [https://www.odp.qa/lifestyles/karak-mqanes](<https://www.odp.qa/lifestyles/karak-mqanes>) |
| Booking Text | 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. |
| Getting There | 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. |

###### Coordinate Source

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Url | [https://restaurantguru.com/Karak-Mqanes-Mina-District-krk-mqanys-Doha](<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 |

###### Serves Cuisine

- Qatari café

###### Requirements

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| 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. |

###### Frequently asked questions

###### Can I have an early breakfast at Karak Mqanes in Mina District?

Karak Mqanes in Mina District lists opening from noon. Choose an afternoon snack or obtain an expressly different dated arrangement.

###### Is the Metro beside Karak Mqanes in Mina District?

National Museum Gold Line station needs a separate local car connection to Karak Mqanes in Mina District.

###### Does a Karak Mqanes tea stop include a boat trip?

Karak Mqanes is a café visit with a public Mina District walk. Boat products have their own admission, meeting point and return.

###### Dining Profile

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Currency | QAR |
| Price Rating | $ |
| Food Spend Per Person | 25 |
| Price Basis | estimated-food-per-person |
| Price Label | Estimated food per person |
| Price Status | estimate |
| Assessed On | 2026-10-19 |
| Price Caveat | Food allowance only. Drinks, extra dishes, transport and any applicable service charges are separate unless expressly included. |

###### Cuisines

| Label |
| --- |
| Qatari café |

###### Scheduling

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Time Zone | Asia/Qatar |
| Race Week Availability Confirmed | No |
| Kitchen Cutoff Known | No |

###### Publication

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Tier | published |

###### Accessibility

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| 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. |

###### Visit Plan

###### Prices

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| 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. |

###### Hours

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| 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

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Getting there |
| Address | Mina District / Old Doha Port |
| Directions | Yes |

###### 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.

###### Return Transfer

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| 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

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| 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

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Label | Venue details & contact |
| Href | [https://www.odp.qa/lifestyles/karak-mqanes](<https://www.odp.qa/lifestyles/karak-mqanes>) |

###### Place Overviews

###### Mina District & Old Doha Port

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Mina District & Old Doha Port |
| Short Description | Pastel streets, harbour views and a café stop at Old Doha Port. |
| Category Slug | cultural-districts |
| Location | Old Doha Port |
| Duration Text | Allow 1–2 hours for a public-area walk. |

###### Mention Aliases

- Mina District & Old Doha Port
- Mina District
- Old Doha Port

#### Msheireb Museums: four heritage houses

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Msheireb Museums: four heritage houses |
| Type | place |
| Number | 3 |
| Category | culture\_history |
| Category Slug | culture\_history |
| Kicker | Plan your visit |
| Meta | Msheireb Downtown Doha |
| Area | Four restored houses tell stories of family life, oil, slavery and the changing streets of Doha. |
| Accent | [#0d6a80](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/companion-guide#0d6a80>) |

##### Record

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Photo Id | msheireb |
| Name | Msheireb Museums: four heritage houses |
| Category Slug | culture\_history |
| Area | Msheireb Downtown Doha |
| Description | The houses at Msheireb Museums bring Doha’s history down to the scale of rooms, families and working lives. Their setting in the modern district makes the stories especially interesting: you can walk out from an account of the old neighbourhood into the city it has become. Each house has its own subject. Radwani House looks at family life, Company House follows the people involved in Qatar’s oil industry, and Mohammed Bin Jassim House explores Msheireb’s development. Bin Jelmood House addresses slavery and its legacy, a substantial and sometimes difficult subject that may need care when visiting with younger children. The houses form a small cluster, so you can spend time with the subjects that interest you without crossing Doha between museums. Begin at Bin Jelmood House reception for access and guided visits. Afterwards, Saasna offers Qatari cooking in Msheireb, while Souq Waqif gives you market streets and more places to eat nearby. The museums close on Sundays. |
| Short Description | Four restored houses tell stories of family life, oil, slavery and the changing streets of Doha. |
| Opening Hours Text | Monday–Thursday and Saturday 09:00–17:00; Friday 15:00–21:00. Closed Sunday. |
| Duration Text | Allow 1½–2 hours, depending on the houses visited. |
| Price Text | Contact museum reception for current entry and guided-visit arrangements. |
| Arrival Instructions | Use Msheireb station, served by Red, Gold and Green lines, then walk through the district to Bin Jelmood House reception, Building 10, Street 830, Zone 3. A taxi can drop you near the museum cluster. |
| Return Instructions | Return through Msheireb Downtown to Msheireb station and choose the line serving your hotel. If continuing into Souq Waqif, use its separate Gold Line station for the later return or take a taxi from a road-accessible pickup. |
| Booking Instructions | Arrange a guided visit with museum reception in advance. Begin at Bin Jelmood House; individual houses may have different access arrangements. |
| Accessibility Text | Ask reception for step-free movement between the historic houses. Bin Jelmood’s account of slavery contains sensitive material; families may want to choose the houses accordingly. |
| Latitude | 25.28689 |
| Longitude | 51.52889 |
| Pin Meaning | Msheireb Museums: four heritage houses building or visitor complex; follow entrance signs |
| Cost Label | Ask about admission |
| Title | Msheireb Museums: four heritage houses |
| Status | published |
| Inventory Group | experiences |
| Budget Neutral | Yes |
| Category | culture\_history |
| Location | Msheireb Downtown Doha |
| Country | Qatar |
| Country Code | QA |
| City | Doha and Qatar |
| Website | [https://msheirebmuseums.com/en/contact-us/](<https://msheirebmuseums.com/en/contact-us/>) |
| Website Url | [https://msheirebmuseums.com/en/contact-us/](<https://msheirebmuseums.com/en/contact-us/>) |
| Booking Url | [https://msheirebmuseums.com/en/contact-us/](<https://msheirebmuseums.com/en/contact-us/>) |
| Arrival Source Url | [https://msheirebmuseums.com/en/contact-us/](<https://msheirebmuseums.com/en/contact-us/>) |
| Booking Text | Arrange a guided visit with museum reception in advance. Begin at Bin Jelmood House; individual houses may have different access arrangements. |
| Getting There | Use Msheireb station, served by Red, Gold and Green lines, then walk through the district to Bin Jelmood House reception, Building 10, Street 830, Zone 3. A taxi can drop you near the museum cluster. |

###### Frequently asked questions

###### Where should I start a visit to Msheireb Museums?

Bin Jelmood House is the main reception point for Msheireb Museums.

###### Are Msheireb Museums in one large building?

Msheireb Museums span four distinct heritage houses in Msheireb Downtown.

###### Closures

- Sunday

###### Coordinate Source

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Url | [https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q24882755](<https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q24882755>) |
| Field | P625, WGS84 globe Q2 |
| Precision | 1e-05 degrees (source) |

###### Mention Aliases

- Msheireb Museums

###### Publication

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Tier | published |

###### Accessibility

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Note | Ask reception for step-free movement between the historic houses. Bin Jelmood’s account of slavery contains sensitive material; families may want to choose the houses accordingly. |

###### Visit Plan

###### Prices

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Cost & admission |
| Value | Contact museum reception for current entry and guided-visit arrangements. |

###### Hours

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | When to go |
| Value | Monday–Thursday and Saturday 09:00–17:00; Friday 15:00–21:00. Closed Sunday. |

###### Notes

- Allow 1½–2 hours, depending on the houses visited.

###### Arrival

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Getting there |
| Address | Msheireb Downtown Doha |
| Directions | Yes |

###### Notes

- Use Msheireb station, served by Red, Gold and Green lines, then walk through the district to Bin Jelmood House reception, Building 10, Street 830, Zone 3. A taxi can drop you near the museum cluster.

###### Return Transfer

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Your return journey |
| Text | Return through Msheireb Downtown to Msheireb station and choose the line serving your hotel. If continuing into Souq Waqif, use its separate Gold Line station for the later return or take a taxi from a road-accessible pickup. |

###### Booking

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Before you book |

###### Before

- Arrange a guided visit with museum reception in advance. Begin at Bin Jelmood House; individual houses may have different access arrangements.

###### Action

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Label | Visit the venue or operator |
| Href | [https://msheirebmuseums.com/en/contact-us/](<https://msheirebmuseums.com/en/contact-us/>) |

###### Place Overviews

###### Souq Waqif & the Falcon Souq

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Souq Waqif & the Falcon Souq |
| Short Description | 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](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/souq-waqif-and-falcon-souq>) |
| Detail Route | [https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/souq-waqif-and-falcon-souq](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/souq-waqif-and-falcon-souq>) |
| Category Slug | cultural-districts |
| Location | Al Jasrah / Souq Waqif |
| Duration Text | Allow 1–2 hours for a walk; meals and shopping add time. |

###### Mention Aliases

- Souq Waqif & the Falcon Souq
- Souq Waqif
- Falcon Souq

###### Saasna, Msheireb

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Saasna, Msheireb |
| Short Description | Majboos, home-style Qatari dishes and date ice cream on Barahat Msheireb. |
| Category Slug | restaurants |
| Location | Barahat Msheireb |
| Duration Text | Allow 60–90 minutes; longer for a substantial dinner. |

###### Mention Aliases

- Saasna, Msheireb
- Saasna

#### Saasna, Msheireb

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Saasna, Msheireb |
| Type | place |
| Number | 4 |
| Category | restaurants |
| Category Slug | restaurants |
| Kicker | Plan your visit |
| Meta | Barahat Msheireb |
| Area | Majboos, home-style Qatari dishes and date ice cream on Barahat Msheireb. |
| Accent | [#0d6a80](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/companion-guide#0d6a80>) |

##### Record

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Name | Saasna, Msheireb |
| Category Slug | restaurants |
| Area | Barahat Msheireb |
| Cuisine | Qatari |
| Description | Majboos gives a Saasna meal a good centre: spiced rice with your chosen meat or seafood, with accompaniments to share around the table. Samosas or the Saasna salad can come first, and date ice cream offers a distinctly local finish. The restaurant’s cooking is connected to Sheikha Ahmed Al Meer and her book The Art of Qatari Cooking. Dishes such as madrouba and margoog bring more of that home-style repertoire into the menu. It is an inviting place to explore Qatari food over a substantial lunch, with enough variety for a table choosing several dishes together. Barahat Msheireb supplies the setting. The arcade and square put Saasna among the neighbourhood’s contemporary streets, with the heritage houses and Souq Waqif nearby. An outdoor table can make lunch part of a longer afternoon in the district when the weather suits. From a Msheireb hotel, dinner here can also be a simple evening close to your base. |
| Short Description | Majboos, home-style Qatari dishes and date ice cream on Barahat Msheireb. |
| Opening Hours Text | Monday–Wednesday and Sunday 08:00–22:30; Thursday–Saturday 08:00–23:00. Race-week service and kitchen last orders may differ. |
| Duration Text | Allow 60–90 minutes; longer for a substantial dinner. |
| Price Text | Estimated QAR 80–150 per person for food. Drinks, extra courses and applicable charges are separate. |
| Arrival Instructions | 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. |
| Return Instructions | 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 Instructions | 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. |
| Accessibility Text | Michelin lists wheelchair access. Request the step-free approach through the arcade and a suitable table when booking, particularly if choosing the terrace. |
| Latitude | 25.2862225 |
| Longitude | 51.5267478 |
| Pin Meaning | Saasna’s square-facing arcade in Msheireb |
| Price Band | 2 |
| Telephone | +974 5519 7131 |
| Price Currency | QAR |
| Dietary Note | 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. |
| Menu Url | [https://fndn.mn/saasna-msheireb/s](<https://fndn.mn/saasna-msheireb/s>) |
| Cost Label | ≈ QAR 80–150 / person |
| Title | Saasna, Msheireb |
| Status | published |
| Inventory Group | dining |
| Budget Neutral | No |
| Category | restaurants |
| Location | Barahat Msheireb |
| Country | Qatar |
| Country Code | QA |
| City | Doha and Qatar |
| Website | [https://linktr.ee/saasnaqatar](<https://linktr.ee/saasnaqatar>) |
| Website Url | [https://linktr.ee/saasnaqatar](<https://linktr.ee/saasnaqatar>) |
| Booking Url | [https://linktr.ee/saasnaqatar](<https://linktr.ee/saasnaqatar>) |
| Arrival Source Url | [https://linktr.ee/saasnaqatar](<https://linktr.ee/saasnaqatar>) |
| Booking Text | 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. |
| Getting There | 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. |

###### Coordinate Source

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Url | [https://maps.app.goo.gl/PhxYAjZU5J6ykFSK6](<https://maps.app.goo.gl/PhxYAjZU5J6ykFSK6>) |
| Field | Official restaurant Locate Us target !3d25.2862225!4d51.5267478 |
| Precision | source destination, 7 decimals |

###### Requirements

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Dietary | 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. |

###### Dining Profile

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Currency | QAR |
| Price Rating | $$ |
| Food Spend Per Person | 110 |
| Price Basis | estimated-food-per-person |
| Price Label | Estimated food per person |
| Price Status | estimate |
| Assessed On | 2026-10-17 |
| Price Caveat | Drinks, transport and any applicable service charges are extra unless the chosen menu includes them. |

###### Cuisines

| Label |
| --- |
| Qatari |

###### Frequently asked questions

###### Does Saasna in Msheireb serve alcohol?

Saasna in Msheireb serves no alcohol. Plan it as a food-focused meal.

###### Scheduling

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Time Zone | Asia/Qatar |
| Race Week Availability Confirmed | No |
| Kitchen Cutoff Known | No |

###### Serves Cuisine

- Qatari

###### Mention Aliases

- Saasna

###### Publication

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Tier | published |

###### Accessibility

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Note | Michelin lists wheelchair access. Request the step-free approach through the arcade and a suitable table when booking, particularly if choosing the terrace. |

###### Visit Plan

###### Prices

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Food budget & menu |
| Value | Estimated QAR 80–150 per person for food. Drinks, extra courses and applicable charges are separate. |

###### Link

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Label | View the menu |
| Href | [https://fndn.mn/saasna-msheireb/s](<https://fndn.mn/saasna-msheireb/s>) |

###### Hours

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| 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

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Getting there |
| Address | Barahat Msheireb |
| Directions | Yes |

###### 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.

###### Return Transfer

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| 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

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| 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

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Label | Venue details & contact |
| Href | [https://linktr.ee/saasnaqatar](<https://linktr.ee/saasnaqatar>) |

###### Place Overviews

###### Souq Waqif & the Falcon Souq

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Souq Waqif & the Falcon Souq |
| Short Description | 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](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/souq-waqif-and-falcon-souq>) |
| Detail Route | [https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/souq-waqif-and-falcon-souq](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/souq-waqif-and-falcon-souq>) |
| Category Slug | cultural-districts |
| Location | Al Jasrah / Souq Waqif |
| Duration Text | Allow 1–2 hours for a walk; meals and shopping add time. |

###### Mention Aliases

- Souq Waqif & the Falcon Souq
- Souq Waqif
- Falcon Souq

#### Museum of Islamic Art & waterfront

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Museum of Islamic Art & waterfront |
| Type | place |
| Number | 5 |
| Category | culture\_history |
| Category Slug | culture\_history |
| Kicker | Plan your visit |
| Meta | Corniche / MIA Park |
| Area | Islamic art, I. M. Pei’s waterfront architecture and a park with views back across Doha. |
| Accent | [#0d6a80](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/companion-guide#0d6a80>) |

##### Record

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Photo Id | mia |
| Name | Museum of Islamic Art & waterfront |
| Category Slug | culture\_history |
| Area | Corniche / MIA Park |
| Description | An astrolabe, a manuscript of the Shahnameh and a Mughal emerald plaque offer three very different ways into the Museum of Islamic Art. Scientific instruments, storytelling and fine craftsmanship sit within a collection of metalwork, ceramics, textiles and glass from across the Islamic world. I. M. Pei’s waterfront building gives the art an impressive home. The approach brings you out towards the water, with Doha’s skyline behind you, while the galleries reward time indoors. You might follow a particular material through the rooms or begin with a few highlighted objects and see where they lead. Individual displays and loans can change. Outside, MIA Park extends the visit along the waterfront. It makes a good companion to a gallery morning, particularly if you would like time outdoors before returning to the hotel. Souq Waqif is another option later in the day, with restaurants and market streets for the evening. The galleries close on Wednesdays; the park has its own opening arrangements. |
| Short Description | Islamic art, I. M. Pei’s waterfront architecture and a park with views back across Doha. |
| Opening Hours Text | Saturday–Tuesday 09:00–19:00; Thursday 09:00–21:00; Friday 13:30–19:00. Closed Wednesday. Park open 24 hours. |
| Duration Text | Allow 2–3 hours for the museum; add time for the park. |
| Price Text | Gallery admission uses a dated museum ticket; the park is a separate outdoor visit. |
| Arrival Instructions | A taxi can use the museum arrival and parking area. For a Metro-based city day, travel to Souq Waqif on the Gold Line and continue by a separate local taxi or a suitable pedestrian route to the waterfront; the station is not at the museum door. |
| Return Instructions | The museum identifies a taxi stand within its parking area. Return directly to your hotel, or take a local car back to Souq Waqif station for the Gold Line and a change at Msheireb where needed. |
| Booking Instructions | Reserve the correct dated museum ticket. The galleries close on Wednesdays; a park walk does not grant gallery admission. Restaurants and special events have separate booking conditions. |
| Accessibility Text | Ask for the accessible drop-off and gallery lift route. Outdoor park and causeway distances are additional to the indoor visit; a taxi avoids a longer city approach. |
| Latitude | 25.295018702642466 |
| Longitude | 51.53926544829824 |
| Pin Meaning | Museum of Islamic Art & waterfront building or visitor complex; follow entrance signs |
| Cost Label | Gallery admission |
| Title | Museum of Islamic Art & waterfront |
| Status | published |
| Inventory Group | experiences |
| Budget Neutral | Yes |
| Category | culture\_history |
| Location | Corniche / MIA Park |
| Country | Qatar |
| Country Code | QA |
| City | Doha and Qatar |
| Website | [https://mia.org.qa/en/visit/](<https://mia.org.qa/en/visit/>) |
| Website Url | [https://mia.org.qa/en/visit/](<https://mia.org.qa/en/visit/>) |
| Booking Url | [https://mia.org.qa/en/visit/](<https://mia.org.qa/en/visit/>) |
| Arrival Source Url | [https://mia.org.qa/en/visit/](<https://mia.org.qa/en/visit/>) |
| Booking Text | Reserve the correct dated museum ticket. The galleries close on Wednesdays; a park walk does not grant gallery admission. Restaurants and special events have separate booking conditions. |
| Getting There | A taxi can use the museum arrival and parking area. For a Metro-based city day, travel to Souq Waqif on the Gold Line and continue by a separate local taxi or a suitable pedestrian route to the waterfront; the station is not at the museum door. |

###### Frequently asked questions

###### Can I combine the Museum of Islamic Art with the National Museum of Qatar on Tuesday?

The National Museum of Qatar closes on Tuesday. Visit the Museum of Islamic Art that day and put the National Museum on another open day.

###### How are Museum of Islamic Art park and gallery visits arranged?

The Museum of Islamic Art galleries require a dated museum ticket; the park is a separate outdoor visit.

###### Closures

- Wednesday

###### Coordinate Source

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Url | [https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1148353](<https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1148353>) |
| Field | P625, WGS84 globe Q2 |
| Precision | 1e-08 degrees (source) |

###### Mention Aliases

- Museum of Islamic Art

###### Publication

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Tier | published |

###### Accessibility

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Note | Ask for the accessible drop-off and gallery lift route. Outdoor park and causeway distances are additional to the indoor visit; a taxi avoids a longer city approach. |

###### Visit Plan

###### Prices

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Cost & admission |
| Value | Gallery admission uses a dated museum ticket; the park is a separate outdoor visit. |

###### Hours

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | When to go |
| Value | Saturday–Tuesday 09:00–19:00; Thursday 09:00–21:00; Friday 13:30–19:00. Closed Wednesday. Park open 24 hours. |

###### Notes

- Allow 2–3 hours for the museum; add time for the park.

###### Arrival

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Getting there |
| Address | Corniche / MIA Park |
| Directions | Yes |

###### Notes

- A taxi can use the museum arrival and parking area. For a Metro-based city day, travel to Souq Waqif on the Gold Line and continue by a separate local taxi or a suitable pedestrian route to the waterfront; the station is not at the museum door.

###### Return Transfer

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Your return journey |
| Text | The museum identifies a taxi stand within its parking area. Return directly to your hotel, or take a local car back to Souq Waqif station for the Gold Line and a change at Msheireb where needed. |

###### Booking

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Before you book |

###### Before

- Reserve the correct dated museum ticket. The galleries close on Wednesdays; a park walk does not grant gallery admission. Restaurants and special events have separate booking conditions.

###### Action

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Label | Visit the venue or operator |
| Href | [https://mia.org.qa/en/visit/](<https://mia.org.qa/en/visit/>) |

###### Place Overviews

###### National Museum of Qatar & automotive preview

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | National Museum of Qatar & automotive preview |
| Short Description | Jean Nouvel’s desert-rose building, Qatar’s history and a small collection of remarkable cars. |
| Href | [https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/national-museum-of-qatar](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/national-museum-of-qatar>) |
| Detail Route | [https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/national-museum-of-qatar](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/national-museum-of-qatar>) |
| Category Slug | culture\_history |
| Location | Old Doha / National Museum |
| Duration Text | Allow 2–3 hours. |

###### Mention Aliases

- National Museum of Qatar & automotive preview
- National Museum of Qatar

###### Souq Waqif & the Falcon Souq

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Souq Waqif & the Falcon Souq |
| Short Description | 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](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/souq-waqif-and-falcon-souq>) |
| Detail Route | [https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/souq-waqif-and-falcon-souq](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/souq-waqif-and-falcon-souq>) |
| Category Slug | cultural-districts |
| Location | Al Jasrah / Souq Waqif |
| Duration Text | Allow 1–2 hours for a walk; meals and shopping add time. |

###### Mention Aliases

- Souq Waqif & the Falcon Souq
- Souq Waqif
- Falcon Souq

#### Bandar Aden, Souq Waqif

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Bandar Aden, Souq Waqif |
| Type | place |
| Number | 6 |
| Category | local-and-casual-dining |
| Category Slug | local-and-casual-dining |
| Kicker | Plan your visit |
| Area | Yemeni stews, bread and shared dishes behind an arched frontage in Souq Waqif. |
| Accent | [#0d6a80](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/companion-guide#0d6a80>) |

##### Record

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Name | Bandar Aden, Souq Waqif |
| Category Slug | local-and-casual-dining |
| Latitude | 25.28932 |
| Longitude | 51.53276 |
| Pin Meaning | Bandar Aden Yemeni restaurant in Souq Waqif, not the district centre |
| 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. Salta 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. Rice 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. The 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. Bandar 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. |
| Short Description | Yemeni stews, bread and shared dishes behind an arched frontage in Souq Waqif. |
| Opening Hours Text | Saturday–Thursday 08:00–23:00; Friday 12:30–23:00. Kitchen last orders may be earlier. |
| Duration Text | Allow 60–90 minutes plus any queue and the souq walk. |
| Price Text | ≈ QAR 40–70 per person for a substantial meal. Shared platter sizes affect the total; drinks and dessert cost extra. |
| Price Amount | 50 |
| Price Currency | QAR |
| Cost Label | ≈ QAR 40–70 / person |
| Budget Neutral | No |
| Arrival Instructions | 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. |
| Return Instructions | 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 Instructions | 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. |
| Accessibility Text | 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. |
| Cuisine | Yemeni |
| Price Band | 1 |
| Telephone | +974 4437 5503 |
| Dietary Note | 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. |
| Booking Url | [tel:+97444375503](<tel:+97444375503>) |
| Booking Action Label | Call Bandar Aden |
| Title | Bandar Aden, Souq Waqif |
| Status | published |
| Inventory Group | dining |
| Category | local-and-casual-dining |
| Country | Qatar |
| Country Code | QA |
| City | Doha and Qatar |
| Website | [https://bandaraden.com/](<https://bandaraden.com/>) |
| Website Url | [https://bandaraden.com/](<https://bandaraden.com/>) |
| Arrival Source Url | [https://bandaraden.com/](<https://bandaraden.com/>) |
| Booking Text | 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. |
| Getting There | 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. |

###### Coordinate Source

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Url | [https://mapcarta.com/N4295743097](<https://mapcarta.com/N4295743097>) |
| Field | Named Bandar Aden OSM node 4295743097 latitude/longitude, restaurant telephone matches operator |
| Precision | named-place-point |

###### Frequently asked questions

###### Do I have to sit on the floor at Bandar Aden in Souq Waqif?

Bandar Aden in Souq Waqif has floor-seated rooms and conventional tables. Request chair-and-table seating when arranging your visit.

###### Can I eat at Bandar Aden after Saturday qualifying?

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.

###### Is the Bandar Aden food budget per platter or per person?

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

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| 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. |

###### Scheduling

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Time Zone | Asia/Qatar |
| Race Week Availability Confirmed | No |
| Kitchen Cutoff Known | No |

###### Dining Profile

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Currency | QAR |
| Price Rating | $ |
| Food Spend Per Person | 50 |
| Price Basis | estimated-food-per-person |
| Price Label | Food per person |
| Price Status | estimate |
| Assessed On | 2026-10-29 |
| Price Caveat | Food allowance; drinks, extra dishes and transport cost extra. |

###### Cuisines

| Label |
| --- |
| Yemeni |

###### Serves Cuisine

- Yemeni

###### Dining Menu

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Status | contact-for-current-menu |

###### Sections

###### Yemeni dishes

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Name | Yemeni dishes |

###### Items

| Name | Description | Price Status | Currency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Salta | Meat-broth stew with fenugreek and sahawiq; served with Yemeni bread. | unlisted | QAR |
| Fahsa | Lamb stew with spices and fenugreek, served in a black stone pot. | unlisted | QAR |
| Mandi | Spiced rice with lamb or chicken. | unlisted | QAR |
| Maasob and arika | Substantial sweet bread-based dishes with fruit, dates, honey and dairy; ingredients vary by dish. | unlisted | QAR |

###### Mention Aliases

- Bandar Aden

###### Publication

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Tier | published |

###### Accessibility

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Note | 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. |

###### Visit Plan

###### Prices

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Food budget & menu |
| Value | ≈ QAR 40–70 per person for a substantial meal. Shared platter sizes affect the total; drinks and dessert cost extra. |

###### Hours

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| 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

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Getting there |
| Directions | Yes |

###### 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.

###### Return Transfer

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| 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

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| 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

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Label | Call Bandar Aden |
| Href | [tel:+97444375503](<tel:+97444375503>) |

###### Place Overviews

###### Souq Waqif & the Falcon Souq

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Souq Waqif & the Falcon Souq |
| Short Description | 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](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/souq-waqif-and-falcon-souq>) |
| Detail Route | [https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/souq-waqif-and-falcon-souq](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/souq-waqif-and-falcon-souq>) |
| Category Slug | cultural-districts |
| Location | Al Jasrah / Souq Waqif |
| Duration Text | Allow 1–2 hours for a walk; meals and shopping add time. |

###### Mention Aliases

- Souq Waqif & the Falcon Souq
- Souq Waqif
- Falcon Souq

###### Al Aker Sweets, Souq Waqif

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Al Aker Sweets, Souq Waqif |
| Short Description | Kunafa and pastries for a sweet stop in Souq Waqif. |
| Href | [https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/al-aker-sweets-souq-waqif](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/al-aker-sweets-souq-waqif>) |
| Detail Route | [https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/al-aker-sweets-souq-waqif](<https://above.guide/qatar-f1/things-to-do/al-aker-sweets-souq-waqif>) |
| Category Slug | cafes |
| Location | Souq Waqif / Al Jasra, Doha |
| Duration Text | Allow 20–40 minutes plus the counter queue; longer if waiting for a table. |

###### Mention Aliases

- Al Aker Sweets, Souq Waqif
- Al Aker Sweets
- Al Aker

## Detailed data

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## Sources and editorial notes

- [Mina District & Old Doha Port — Record — Source Urls](<https://visitqatar.com/intl-en/things-to-do/romantic-getaway/places/mina-district-old-doha-port>)
- [Karak Mqanes, Mina District — Record — Source Urls](<https://www.odp.qa/lifestyles/karak-mqanes>)
- [Karak Mqanes, Mina District — Record — Source Urls](<https://restaurantguru.com/Karak-Mqanes-Mina-District-krk-mqanys-Doha>)
- [Msheireb Museums: four heritage houses — Record — Source Urls](<https://msheirebmuseums.com/en/contact-us/>)
- [Msheireb Museums: four heritage houses — Record — Source Urls](<https://msheirebmuseums.com/en/about/>)
- [Msheireb Museums: four heritage houses — Record — Source Urls](<https://msheirebmuseums.com/en/bin-jelmood-house/>)
- [Msheireb Museums: four heritage houses — Record — Source Urls](<https://msheirebmuseums.com/en/company-house/>)
- [Saasna, Msheireb — Record — Source Urls](<https://linktr.ee/saasnaqatar>)
- [Saasna, Msheireb — Record — Source Urls](<https://guide.michelin.com/qa/en/doha-region/doha_2433318/restaurant/saasna>)
- [Saasna, Msheireb — Record — Source Urls](<https://www.talabat.com/qatar/saasna-restaurant>)
- [Museum of Islamic Art & waterfront — Record — Source Urls](<https://mia.org.qa/en/visit/>)
- [Museum of Islamic Art & waterfront — Record — Source Urls](<https://visitqatar.com/intl-en/things-to-do/art-culture/museums/museum-of-islamic-art>)
- [Bandar Aden, Souq Waqif — Record — Source Urls](<https://bandaraden.com/>)
- [Bandar Aden, Souq Waqif — Record — Source Urls](<https://www.doha.directory/bandar-aden-restaurant/i/1142>)
- [Bandar Aden, Souq Waqif — Record — Source Urls](<https://visitqatar.com/intl-en/things-to-do/shopping/souqs/souq-waqif>)
- [Bandar Aden, Souq Waqif — Record — Source Urls](<https://mapcarta.com/N4295743097>)
- [Bandar Aden, Souq Waqif — Record — Source Urls; Yemeni dishes — Items — Source Url](<https://www.bandaraden.com/about.php>)
- [Bandar Aden, Souq Waqif — Record — Source Urls](<https://www.bandaraden.com/menu.php>)
- [Bandar Aden, Souq Waqif — Record — Source Urls; Yemeni dishes — Items — Source Url](<https://companiesinqatar.com/businesses/bandar-aden-restaurant/>)
- Complete page sections — Editorial Notes: Published place pins, categories, images and journeys come from the individual Qatar guides. Whole-party spending is held separately from the existing adult-sharing holiday estimates. Suggested times and buffers are editable visit allowances.
- Mina District & Old Doha Port — Record — Coordinate Precision: place
- Mina District & Old Doha Port — Record — Editorial Notes: Location: Mina District locality; use a road-accessible district pickup. Sources reviewed 2026-10-17; ordinary hours do not establish event-week availability.
- Mina District & Old Doha Port — Record — Coordinate Source — Reviewed On: 2026-10-17
- Mina District & Old Doha Port — Record — Publication — Reviewed On: 2026-10-17
- Karak Mqanes, Mina District — Record — Coordinate Precision: place
- Karak Mqanes, Mina District — Record — Reviewed On: 2026-10-19
- Karak Mqanes, Mina District — Record — Editorial Notes: Location: Karak Mqanes café in Mina District at Old Doha Port; not its Pearl, Lusail or Woqod branches. Sources reviewed 2026-10-19; ordinary hours do not establish event-week availability.
- Karak Mqanes, Mina District — Record — Coordinate Source — Reviewed On: 2026-10-19
- Karak Mqanes, Mina District — Record — Publication — Reviewed On: 2026-10-19
- Msheireb Museums: four heritage houses — Record — Coordinate Precision: place
- Msheireb Museums: four heritage houses — Record — Editorial Notes: Location: Msheireb Museums: four heritage houses building or visitor complex; follow entrance signs. Sources reviewed 2026-10-17; ordinary hours do not establish event-week availability.
- Msheireb Museums: four heritage houses — Record — Coordinate Source — Reviewed On: 2026-10-17
- Msheireb Museums: four heritage houses — Record — Publication — Reviewed On: 2026-10-17
- Saasna, Msheireb — Record — Coordinate Precision: place
- Saasna, Msheireb — Record — Editorial Notes: Location: Saasna’s square-facing arcade in Msheireb. Sources reviewed 2026-10-17; ordinary hours do not establish event-week availability.
- Saasna, Msheireb — Record — Coordinate Source — Reviewed On: 2026-10-17
- Saasna, Msheireb — Record — Publication — Reviewed On: 2026-10-17
- Museum of Islamic Art & waterfront — Record — Coordinate Precision: place
- Museum of Islamic Art & waterfront — Record — Editorial Notes: Location: Museum of Islamic Art & waterfront building or visitor complex; follow entrance signs. Sources reviewed 2026-10-17; ordinary hours do not establish event-week availability.
- Museum of Islamic Art & waterfront — Record — Coordinate Source — Reviewed On: 2026-10-17
- Museum of Islamic Art & waterfront — Record — Publication — Reviewed On: 2026-10-17
- Bandar Aden, Souq Waqif — Record — Coordinate Precision: place
- Bandar Aden, Souq Waqif — Record — Reviewed On: 2026-10-29
- Bandar Aden, Souq Waqif — Record — Editorial Notes: Location: Bandar Aden Yemeni restaurant in Souq Waqif, not the district centre. Sources reviewed 2026-10-29; ordinary hours do not establish event-week availability.
- Bandar Aden, Souq Waqif — Record — Coordinate Source — Reviewed On: 2026-10-19
- Bandar Aden, Souq Waqif — Record — Dining Menu — Checked On: 2026-10-29
- Bandar Aden, Souq Waqif — Record — Publication — Reviewed On: 2026-10-29

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