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Qatar
Museums, desert and the Arabian Gulf.
Qatar is a compact peninsula: modern Doha, the Museum of Islamic Art, the restored Souq Waqif, and the Khor Al Adaid desert where dunes run straight into the sea.
Best time to visit
November – March
Time zone
GMT +3
Currency
QAR (ر.ق)
Visa
Visa on arrival / e-visa
Flight time
7 – 8 hrs
direct from Vietnam
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Qatar suits a 3–4 day trip or a Doha stopover. Its strengths are world-class museums, dining and the Inland Sea desert.
Qatar at a glance
Population
2.7
million people
Area
11,586
km²
Capital
Doha
Currency
QAR (ر.ق)
Riyal, pegged to USD
Language
Arabic
English widely used
Climate
Desert
hot and arid
Visa
Visa on arrival
free for many nationalities
Driving side
Right
Power socket
Type D, G
240V – 50Hz
Qatar destination location
6 mapped locations
Museum of Islamic Art
The I. M. Pei building holding one of the world’s finest Islamic collections.
Souq Waqif
The restored old market, with cafés, spices and falcons.
National Museum of Qatar
Jean Nouvel’s desert-rose building.
Khor Al Adaid (Inland Sea)
Where the dunes meet the sea, on the UNESCO tentative list.
Katara & The Pearl
The cultural village and the artificial waterfront island.
Al Zubarah
The historic pearling town, Qatar’s UNESCO site.
Best time to visit Qatar
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Weather overview
Average temperature
17°C – 45°C
Extreme seasonal range
Rainfall
75 mm
Annual average
Humidity
40% – 70%
High in summer
Sea temperature
21°C – 33°C
Arabian Gulf
Travel styles in Qatar
Signature experiences
Culture
Museum of Islamic Art
Shopping
Souq Waqif at night
Adventure
Inland Sea dune drive
Heritage
Al Zubarah fort
City breaks
The Corniche & Doha skyline
Food
Qatari cuisine
Nature
Traditional dhow cruise
Resorts
Banana Island resort
Sample itineraries
View allFrequently asked questions
Do Vietnamese travellers need a visa?
Vietnamese passports need a visa in advance through the Hayya system, or sponsored by a hotel or operator. We handle the whole process.
Is a Doha stopover worthwhile?
Yes, with an eight-hour-plus connection. Qatar Airways runs a low-cost stopover programme, enough for Souq Waqif and one museum.
Is alcohol available in Qatar?
Only in licensed hotel restaurants and bars. Do not import alcohol or drink in public.
How long does the Inland Sea take?
About an hour’s drive from Doha, usually a half- or full-day 4x4 tour with a driver trained for dune driving.
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What travellers say about Qatar
4.7/5
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Quick facts (citation box)
- Destination
- Qatar
- Region
- Middle East
- Capital
- Doha
- Currency
- QAR (ر.ق) — Qatari Riyal
- Language
- Arabic
- Best time to visit
- November – March
- Visa
- Visa on arrival or the Hayya e-visa, by nationality
- Core services
- Tours, MICE, Transport, Hotels, Guides, Visa
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