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New towns like Lusail are planned cities, sleek and modern. Al Wakrah still carries the feel of an old fishing village, offering a striking contrast.

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Average temperature by month

Based on Al Wakrah · 5-year average

18° Jan

19° Feb

23° Mar

27° Apr

32° May

35° Jun

36° Jul

36° Aug

34° Sep

30° Oct

26° Nov

21° Dec

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Al Wakrah

Al Wakrah is a city near Doha, Qatar, on the shores of the Persian Gulf. It offers a quiet coastal atmosphere, perfect for a relaxing day trip from Doha.

1 sight 9 guides Hamad International Airport (DOH)

Lusail

Lusail is a newly built planned city in Qatar, notable for its modern streets and architecture. It's expected to grow to a population of 250,000, making it interesting to watch it develop.

14 sights 9 guides Hamad International Airport (DOH)

Top sights in Qatar

Nature

The Pearl Island

An artificial island near Doha, developed as the first area where foreigners could freely own property. Its newly created coastline offers exotic scenery worth taking in.

Temples & religious sites

Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab Mosque

Qatar's national mosque, named after Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab, leader of the Islamic revivalist movement. Its grand scale and striking architecture draw a steady stream of visitors.

Temples & religious sites

Catholic Church of Our Lady of the Rosary

A Catholic church located in the Abu Hamour religious complex in Doha, Qatar. It is known as the first church built in Qatar since the Islamic conquest.

Views & landmarks

Dubai Towers Doha

Dubai Towers Doha is a skyscraper under construction in Qatar, standing 400 meters to the roof and over 436 meters including its spire. Once completed, it is expected to become a defining landmark of the skyline.

Views & landmarks

Tornado Tower

This 195-meter, 52-story office tower is one of Qatar's landmark skyscrapers. It's a great spot to take in views of the downtown skyline.

Views & landmarks

Katara Towers

Twin towers in Lusail, Qatar, housing two five-star hotels that opened ahead of the 2022 World Cup. With shopping, a cinema, restaurants and more, there's plenty to enjoy nearby.

Views & landmarks

Doha Convention Center Tower

The Doha Convention Center Tower is a on-hold 560 m (1,840 ft) tall skyscraper project which was planned to be constructed in Doha, Qatar. The structure, shaped like a tapering obelisk, would have housed offices on the lower levels, apartments, a hotel and penthouse residences on the upper floors. At the very top, a private club was to occupy a 60 m (200 ft) high glass cylinder surrounded by extensions of tower's façade and supported by a structural helix.