Zaatar w Zeit, The Pearl
Lebanese flatbreads, wraps and breakfast dishes near Qanat Quartier.
01 / The experience
Zaatar w Zeit, The Pearl
Estimated food per personLebaneseA zaatar mankousheh is an inexpensive place to begin at Zaatar w Zeit. The herb-and-sesame topping goes onto baked flatbread, while jebneh brings cheese into the same simple format. Half-zaatar, half-cheese lets you try both in one order.
For a larger meal, the wraps include chicken shawarma, taouk and kafta. Eggs and a halloumi pan give breakfast another direction, with salads and sides available to fill out the table. The range makes the restaurant handy when some people want a small bread order and others are ready for lunch.
The Pearl branch is near Qanat Quartier, with arched frontage and street-side outdoor seating. Inside, wood tables and high seating sit beneath large framed pictures. It fits well before or after a canal walk, with the restaurant supplying a casual meal in the same part of the island.
Zaatar costs QAR 9 and jebneh QAR 18 on the Qatar menu. Wraps, sides and drinks increase the order from there. The restaurant’s outdoor tables are street-side, with canal views along the walk nearby.
04 / Before you go
Plan your visit
Food budget & menu
≈ QAR 38 per person for an ordinary meal, drinks extra. Qatar menu examples: zaatar QAR 9, jebneh QAR 18, eggs QAR 20 and chicken shawarma QAR 36. These are individual dishes, not a meal deal. Allow an ≈ QAR 95 per vehicle for a central-Doha hotel return taxi, or ≈ QAR 45 for a local Pearl/Lusail connection; actual pickup, traffic and distance decide the fare.
- Zaatar mankousheh
- QAR 9
- Jebneh mankousheh
- QAR 18
- Eggs your way
- QAR 20
- Chicken shawarma wrap
- QAR 36
Food allowance only. Drinks, extra dishes, transport and any applicable service charges are separate unless expressly included.
When to go
The branch opens 24 hours, but breakfast and kitchen service may have shorter hours. Ask about race-week service and last food orders before planning a late meal.
Allow 45–75 minutes for a meal, or 30–45 minutes for a tea-and-snack stop, plus queues and both journeys.
Getting there
Malaga Way / The Pearl, Qanat Quartier area
Use the Pearl branch near Qanat Quartier on Malaga Way. A licensed taxi can use the agreed restaurant-side drop-off; it is not a canal berth. For rail, take the Red Line to Legtaifiya and a separate local car to The Pearl. From a Lusail hotel use the actual hotel-to-restaurant road route rather than assuming a direct tram or circuit shuttle. Allow roughly 15–30 minutes for a local Pearl/Lusail connection or 35–60 minutes from central Doha including the approach.
Before you book
The official branch contacts are +974 4482 0213 and +974 3369 9466. Specify The Pearl, not Souq Waqif or another branch, and obtain the desired meal window, current menu, seating and any group arrangement. Individual menu prices do not establish a fixed total or kitchen availability.
The zaatar mixture contains sesame; bread contains wheat, and cheese, labneh and many sauces contain dairy. Nuts and egg appear in other dishes. Ask about the exact recipe, vegan substitutions and shared preparation.
Accessibility
Ask for the step-free street-to-door approach, a suitable ordinary-height table instead of a high stool, and toilet access. Canal walks and bridges have separate gradients and surfaces; a restaurant seat does not establish an accessible loop through the whole district.
Location & nearby places
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Zaatar w Zeit, The Pearl: frequently asked questions
01Does Zaatar w Zeit at The Pearl have a canal view?
The Zaatar w Zeit guide covers the street-side Pearl branch. Qanat Quartier walks are nearby, but a canal-view table is not promised.
02What is a lower-cost order at Zaatar w Zeit at The Pearl?
At Zaatar w Zeit at The Pearl, a single mankousheh is cheaper than a wrap with sides. Zaatar costs QAR 9 and jebneh QAR 18 on the Qatar menu; extras and drinks change the total.
03Can I depend on food at Zaatar w Zeit at The Pearl after qualifying?
Obtain a dated kitchen window at Zaatar w Zeit at The Pearl and allow the complete circuit exit and hotel/restaurant connection. Ask when the kitchen serves food, even at a 24-hour branch.