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Welcome to Doha

High rises, museums, theme parks and leisure clubs – just some of the features of Doha’s ever-changing skyline. The Qatari capital and an important sea port, Doha exudes an atmosphere of dynamism, making it the perfect destination for energetic visitors.

Spend days discovering the city’s sights, or escape the crowds and use Doha as your base for further adventures in Qatar.

Top things to see and do in Doha

  • Visit the Museum of Islamic Art and be awed by its beautiful architecture and the impressive collection of artworks within.
  • Shop for spices and souvenirs in Souq Waqif – a lively, century-old marketplace along the Doha Corniche.
  • Paddle to a Mangrove Beach Island and relax as you take in the greenery and birdlife of the nature reserve.
  • See herds of Arabian oryx, Qatar’s endangered national animal, at the Oryx Farm and Equestrian Club – only 15km from the city of Doha.
  • Listen to the sound of the Singing Sand Dunes, one of a handful of places on Earth where the slope of the dunes and the shifting sand grains creates a desert amphitheatre and a breathtaking experience.

Tips for travellers

Book a tour to Khor Al Adaid (the Inland Sea) – a picturesque natural oasis where soaring sand dunes meet glistening salt flats. For a truly unforgettable experience, arrange a camel ride and camp out overnight.

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You can get around Doha by taxi and bus. Taxis are the most common means of transportation in Doha as they are readily available and can easily be hailed on the roads. Your hotel can arrange a taxi for you as well. The state-run Mowasalat runs a regular bus service in Doha. Buses are cheap and you can buy daily, weekly or monthly passes. You can also hire a car from one of several major international car hire companies including Budget, Sixt and Avis. You must be at least 21 years old to hire a car.

Our destinations are split into 8 different zones. The cost of checking in baggage per kilo depends on what zone you’re flying to and from.

For more information, please visit our Airport baggage rates page.

Before you fly, please make certain you have the correct visa and documents required to enter the country. Check with the relevant embassy to find out what you need.

Travel Guard for flydubai is the travel insurance provided by flydubai’s travel partner, AIG Inc. It can cover you if:

  • you have to cancel your trip 
  • you need emergency medical treatment while you’re away 
  • you need to fly home early

For more information about how you can take out your travel insurance when you book your flydubai flight, visit our Travel insurance page.

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