Heritage in Doha

I. M. Pei’s building on the Corniche holds manuscripts, ceramics, metalwork and textiles spanning 1,400 years. Closed Wednesdays; open from 09:00 most days and from 13:30 on Fridays. Reserve tickets online.

The spiral minaret known as Fanar, a working mosque with guided tours and halls on Qatari life and Islamic civilisation. Open Sunday to Thursday 08:00–20:00, Friday and Saturday 14:00–20:00.

Qatar’s state mosque, opened in 2011, with sand-coloured walls and dozens of domes drawing on traditional Qatari mosque design. Visit outside prayer times in modest dress; it is a short drive from West Bay.