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Things to Do in Qatar

Things to Do in Qatar — Activities, Cruises & Day Trips

Quad biking, kayaking, jet ski, dhow cruises, hot air balloon & more – the best things to do in Qatar, bookable online with pickup.

Beyond the city, Qatar offers a surprising range of adventures: ride a quad bike across the Sealine dunes, kayak through the mangroves at Al Thakhira, jet-ski past the West Bay skyline, cruise Doha Bay on a traditional dhow or float above the desert at sunrise in a hot air balloon.

Day tours take you further afield — to the UNESCO-listed Al Zubarah Fort in the north, or to Zekreet's mushroom rocks, Film City and Richard Serra's monumental steel sculpture on the west coast.

Everything below can be booked online, with optional hotel transfers and instant confirmation. Add an activity to a desert safari or city tour to build a full day.

Activities: choose your experience

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What are the best things to do in Qatar?

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Top experiences include a desert safari to the Inland Sea, a Doha city tour, a dhow cruise, a visit to Souq Waqif and day trips to Zekreet or Al Zubarah.

Are the activities suitable for beginners?

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Yes. Quad biking, kayaking and jet skiing include a safety briefing and are beginner-friendly.

Can I add an activity to my layover?

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Short activities such as a dhow cruise or camel ride combine well with a layover city tour. Ask our team to design the right combination for your flight times.

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