Jiwan, National Museum of Qatar
Contemporary Middle Eastern dishes on the National Museum’s fourth floor, with a city-facing terrace.
01 / The experience
Jiwan, National Museum of Qatar
Estimated food per personContemporary Middle EasternJiwan harees brings wheat, chicken, spices and ghee together in one of the restaurant’s Middle Eastern dishes. Hammour tandoori comes with naan, while vegetable plates and larger mains give a table plenty to share. The menu is a good reason to stay at the National Museum beyond the galleries.
Up on the fourth floor, the dining room and terrace connect the meal with Jean Nouvel’s architecture and the city beyond. An outdoor table makes the setting especially enjoyable when conditions suit, with indoor dining available too. Lunch here can turn a museum morning into a fuller Doha day.
The weekday lunch costs QAR 150 and the experience menu QAR 290. Those give you a choice between a shorter meal and a longer progression through the cooking. Drinks include soft beverages, mocktails, tea and coffee. Jiwan closes on Tuesdays, so place a museum-and-lunch outing on another day. Restaurant reservations and gallery admission are arranged separately.
04 / Before you go
Plan your visit
Food budget & menu
Lunch menu QAR 150 per person; experience menu QAR 290. Estimated à la carte food allowance ≈ QAR 240 per person; drinks and extras separate.
- Weekday lunch, per person
- QAR 150 on open Sunday–Thursday lunch days
- Experience menu, per person
- QAR 290
Drinks, transport and any applicable service charges are extra unless the chosen menu includes them.
When to go
Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 12:30–21:00; Friday 13:30–21:00. Closed Tuesday. Weekday lunch menu 12:30–15:00 on open Sunday–Thursday days.
Allow 90 minutes for lunch or about two hours for a longer menu.
Getting there
National Museum of Qatar, fourth floor
Arrive at the National Museum of Qatar and follow the restaurant’s visitor instructions to Jiwan on the fourth floor. Gold Line National Museum station offers an outdoor approach; change at Msheireb from the Red Line, or take a taxi to the museum arrival area. The pin identifies the museum complex, not the restaurant lift.
Before you book
Reserve with Jiwan on +974 4452 5725 and state indoor or terrace preference, menu choice and dietary needs. Tuesday is closed. Restaurant access does not substitute for a separate gallery ticket; obtain the current restaurant entrance and last-order instructions.
The menus ask diners to declare dietary needs and allergies. Harees contains wheat and ghee; fish, bread, dairy and nuts appear elsewhere. Discuss substitutions before choosing a set menu.
Accessibility
Ask for the step-free museum arrival, lift and restaurant route, including the terrace threshold if you want an outdoor table. Gallery maintenance may change circulation within the complex.
Location & nearby places
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Jiwan, National Museum of Qatar: frequently asked questions
01Does Jiwan’s weekday lunch at the National Museum of Qatar include Tuesday?
Jiwan at the National Museum of Qatar closes on Tuesdays. The lunch-menu window applies only on its open Sunday–Thursday days.
02Does a meal at Jiwan include National Museum of Qatar galleries?
Keep the Jiwan restaurant reservation and National Museum of Qatar admission separate. Follow the current restaurant arrival instructions for your table.