Local Area

Staying in Doha for a short stop over or few days of business or leisure? Well, there's plenty of stuff to keep you up on your toes during your stay in Doha. Take a peek at some of our favourite attractions in the area, all within 15 miles from the hotel.

What's Around?

Sparkling by the crystal blue waters of the Arabian Gulf and set against a breathtaking, exotic desert landscape, W Doha Hotel & Residences is located in the heart of Doha, where majesty meets metropolitan style, art meets science, history meets haute couture and nature meets nightlife.
The hotel is conveniently located in the West Bay area, only a breath away from the Central Business District and the main entertainment centers. Attractions from bustling downtown and the exhilarating Museum of Islamic Art, to the local traditional souq and Middle East's best golf course are just accessible in minutes.
Doha is home to the headquarters of major oil and gas companies in Qatar. Business travelers will appreciate the accessibility of these offices as the hotel is only few minutes' drive away from Qatar Gas, RasGas and Dolphin Energy headquarters. Get down to business and follow the financial trends of the region at the Qatar Financial Center, just a stone throw away from W Doha Hotel & Residences.
The West Bay Area is also a well known area that hosts diplomatic embassies and consulates in Doha.

Discover the true essence of Islamic Arts in Doha. The Museum of Islamic Arts is at the beginning of the Doha Corniche in the middle of an artificial island. It contains artifact, manuscripts and precious materials that showcase the historical culture, excellence and intellectual aspects of Islamic Culture. The Museum features an Educational Center and is one of the major attractions to see in Doha. The Museum of Islamic Arts is only 15 minutes away from the hotel.

Soak in even more history and do some spots of traditional shopping at Souq Waqif. Souq Waqif is home to restaurants, art galleries and local traditional stores that sell spices, handicrafts, souvenirs and local garments. Souq Waqif is fast becoming a hot spot for hosting art gallery events, workshops and local concerts. The hotel is a about 20 minutes away from Souq Waqif.

As Doha becomes a fast developing city, a number of key projects are undergoing construction; The Lusail City, just off the West bay lagoon will be home to residential buildings, island resorts, commercial district, marinas and luxury shopping facilities. Aspire Zone, also known as Doha Sports City is a 250-hectare sporting complex, just about 20 minutes away from the hotel. This international sports destination is part of the development of sporting excellence that the state of Qatar is working towards. The complex features various porting facilities and is adjacent to one of the well known malls in Doha - Villagio Mall.
Education City, an initiative put forward by Qatar Foundation in an effort to make Qatar a leader in innovative education and research.

For more information on all these attractions, and opening times, feel free to contact our Concierge who will be happy to assist you.

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Community

Hamad Hospital 5.0 km/3.1 miles
Education City 10.0 km/6.2 miles
American School of Doha 11.0 km/6.8 miles

Corporate Offices

WIRED Business Center 0.0 km/0.0 miles
Qatar Financial Centre 0.2 km/0.1 miles
Qatar Petroleum 1.0 km/0.6 miles
Dolphin Energy 1.0 km/0.6 miles
Diplomatic District 1.0 km/0.6 miles
Financial District 1.0 km/0.6 miles
Chevron Phillips 3.0 km/1.9 miles
Maersk Oil Qatar 3.0 km/1.9 miles

Golf

Golf Club 3.0 km/1.9 miles
Doha Golf Course 7.0 km/4.3 miles

Government Offices

Spanish Embassy 1.0 km/0.6 miles
Embassy of France 1.0 km/0.6 miles
Saudi Arabian Embassy 1.0 km/0.6 miles
United States Embassy 2.0 km/1.2 miles
Italian Embassy 2.0 km/1.2 miles
Lebanon Embassy 2.0 km/1.2 miles
Embassy of the Russian Federation 2.0 km/1.2 miles
Bahrain Embassy 2.0 km/1.2 miles
Belgian Embassy 2.0 km/1.2 miles
Turkish Embassy 2.0 km/1.2 miles
Algerian Embassy 2.0 km/1.2 miles
Brazilian Embassy 2.0 km/1.2 miles
Embassy of India 3.0 km/1.9 miles

Local Attractions

Corniche Promenade 0.2 km/0.1 miles
Diplomatic Club 7.0 km/4.3 miles
Sports City 14.0 km/8.7 miles
Museum of Islamic Art 5.0 km/3.1 miles
Lusail City
Education City

Shopping

City Center Shopping Mall 0.2 km/0.1 miles
Villagio Mall 14.0 km/8.7 miles