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View Middle East on the mapA modern Gulf city where skyscrapers, desert landscapes, and Arab culture meet

Doha

Doha · Qatar · 25.29, 51.55

Qatar's capital on the Persian Gulf, where a modern skyline stands alongside traditional souks, the National Museum of Qatar, and the Museum of Islamic Art. Arab traditions and cutting-edge architecture coexist in this Middle Eastern city.

Port highlights

About 2.4 million in the metropolitan area (Qatar's largest city)
Population
A desert climate. Summers are extremely hot, while winters are mild and comfortable.
Climate
Arabic (English is also widely used in tourist and business areas)
Language
Qatari riyal (QAR).
Currency
November to March (cool and ideal for sightseeing)
Best time to visit
Local food

Machboos (spiced rice dish), harees, Middle Eastern mezze dishes, dates

Sights
Museum of Islamic ArtSouq Waqif (traditional market)Corniche (seaside promenade)National Museum and Katara Cultural Village
Monthly average high / low temperatures
23°
14°Jan
24°
15°Feb
28°
18°Mar
33°
22°Apr
39°
27°May
42°
30°Jun
42°
31°Jul
41°
31°Aug
39°
29°Sep
36°
26°Oct
30°
21°Nov
25°
17°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: DOHA INTL · about 3.5 km from port · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Much more expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)151 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, meals are somewhat cheaper; water, coffee, beer and a Big Mac are somewhat more expensive.

QAR 3.00
Water 500 ml
QAR 18.00
Coffee
QAR 16.00
Inexpensive meal
QAR 51.50
Local beer
QAR 18.00
Big Mac

Prices in Doha. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

DOH
Nearest airport
15–20 min
Airport to port (approx.)
A — Direct flight
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

No itineraries currently listed.

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Doha”, “Doha Port” (CC BY-SA 4.0)