Welcome to Doha
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Located on the coast of the beautiful Arabian Gulf, Doha is the capital of the Emirate of Qatar, a peninsula jutting out from the landmass of Arabia. One of the fastest growing cities in the region and the commercial and cultural heart of the country, Doha hosted the 2011 Pan Arab Games and most of the games at the 2011 AFC Asian Cup. Doha will also host a large number of the venues for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and is currently bidding to host the 2020 Summer Olympics. Doha is rapidly establishing itself as an exciting travel destination, whether for business or pleasure.
Facts
| Population | Qatar: 863,000, Doha: 716,000 |
| Currency | Qatari riyal (QAR), 1 QAR = 100 dirhams |
| Opening hours | The souqs are generally open from 9 a.m to either 12.30 p.m or 1 p.m and from 4 p.m to 8 p.m. The shops in the large malls: 9 a.m or 10 a.m until 10 p.m. Each mall contains a supermarket, and these open from 7 a.m onward, closing at either 10 p.m or midnight. On Fridays, the malls are open either 3 p.m or 4 p.m to 10 p.m or midnight. The weekend in Qatar is Friday and Saturday. |
| Website | www.qatarvisitor.com www.qatar-info.com www.experienceqatar.com www.explore-qatar.com www.qatartourism.gov.qa www.heritageofqatar.org |
| Newspapers | Arabic daily newspapers: Arrayah, Al-Sharq Al-Watan Gulf Times The Peninsula Qatar Tribune Qatar Journal Marhaba Qatar Happenings Time Out Doha |
| Emergency numbers | Fire, Ambulance or Police: 999 |
| Tourist information | +974 4499 7499 |
