Qatar
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.
Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
- Gateway airport
- Hamad International Airport (DOH)
- Best season
- Nov–Mar
- Time zone
- Asia/Qatar
- Sights covered
- 14 places
Sights worth seeing
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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.
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.
Shopping & districts
West Bay
A modern district on Doha's eastern coast. It's home to Qatar's tallest skyscrapers, giving the area an impressive skyline.
Views & landmarks
Barzan Tower
A watchtower built in the late 19th century, once part of a defensive structure guarding a low-lying area where rainwater collected. It offers a close-up look at an old fortress standing tall in the desert.
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Best value
Where to stay in Lusail for the best value and easy transit
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5-star & luxury
Where to stay in Lusail for a luxury trip
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Pool villas & resorts
Where to Stay in Lusail for Pool Villas and Waterfront Resorts
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Family travel
Where to Stay in Lusail for Families: Best Neighborhoods and Practical Tips
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Couples & honeymoon
Where to Stay in Lusail for a Couples Holiday or Honeymoon
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Central & near stations
Where to Stay in Lusail Near Tram and Metro Stations
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Best time to visit
When Is the Best Time to Visit Lusail, Qatar?
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First-time guide
How to Visit Lusail for the First Time: Districts, Transit, and Tips
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Getting around
How to Get Around Lusail: A Guide to Public Transit, Taxis, and Airport Transfers
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