Men and women should dress modestly as a courtesy to Qatar’s culture. Swimsuits and beachwear are acceptable at hotel beaches and pools only. Tops should cover the shoulders and skirts or shorts should fall to or below the knee.
The national currency is the Qatari Riyal (QAR).
No, it is forbidden to bring alcohol in to the country.
Arabic is the official and main language, but English is widely spoken.
999 is the emergency telephone number for police, ambulance and fire department.
The best time to visit Qatar is between October and April.
Your luggage and hand-baggage will be security screened for prohibited items, the prohibited items include:
– Weapons, firearms and ammunition
– Alcoholic beverages
– Pork products
– Narcotic drugs
When carrying personal medication, we advise you to carry a copy of doctor’s prescription with you.
Discover Qatar is the Destination Management Division of Qatar Airways. Committed to develop Qatar’s brand and reputation, Discover Qatar works in synergy with the best service providers of accommodation, transportation, and uniquely designed tours in the country to offer unparalleled experiences to our customers.
Discover Qatar offers a range of tourism experiences and services including: hotels, transfers, excursions, Tourist Guide services and much more.
Our unique Qatar stopovers are designed to give you a ready-made experience for a few nights in Qatar. Our program typically includes accommodation, airport transfers and a tour of Doha city.
Nationals from more than 80 countries can now take advantage of visa-free entry into Qatar. Nationals who are not eligible for Visa-free entry can apply for their Tourist Visa here
Check out time varies at each hotel, but you’ll usually need to leave your room before mid-day on the last day of your stay. Please check the relevant hotel information at the time of booking.
Most Hotels can accommodate special dietary requirements. Once you have made your booking please advise the hotel of the details of your requirements.
Most hotels can accommodate special requests. Once you have made your booking please advise the hotel of the details of your requirements.
Please click here to see various tours and excursions offered by Discover Qatar.
Yes, you can book additional excursions subject to availability.
Yes, please contact us for car rentals assistance.
Yes, Discover Qatar offers transit tours to passengers holding an ongoing boarding pass and minimum connecting time of 6 hours. Please click here to see available options
Yes. Please select your pick up location at the time of booking. Some of our tours and excursions have specified meeting points, please check carefully while booking.
Our tours and excursions are operated in English unless otherwise specified. Other languages are available on request for a supplement. Please contact us for your requests.
It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that they are adequately insured.
Restrictions may apply depending on the excursion/tour. Please refer to the Booking Terms and Conditions
Personal items such as a handbags or a small backpack are allowed however, carrying of luggage/ suitcases during a tour is not allowed.
Swimming is permitted at customers’ own risk; there are no lifeguards in this remote part of Qatar.
You can choose your preferred pick-up and drop-off location at the time of booking. If there is a change for any reason please contact us.
Yes, you can ask to be dropped to another hotel or popular landmark in Doha.
Please use our Manage Booking function to change or cancel your booking. Additional charges may apply.
We will do our best to offer an alternative for you. If this is not acceptable a full refund will be provided.
All nationalities can apply for free transit visa here. Nationals from more than 80 countries can now take advantage of visa-free entry into Qatar.
Online transit visa: 7-30 days prior to arrival.
Information on tourist visa is available here
7 working days for transit visas.
Valid for 30 days from the date of issue for a stay of maximum of 96 hours.
60 days with single entry. More information can be found here.
Information of Tourist Visa fees can be found here.
Transit visa is Free.
Qatar Stopover is a unique programme designed by Qatar Airways and its destination management division, Discover Qatar, in collaboration with the National Tourism Council. It enables passengers to experience Qatar with a stopover during their transit through Doha on their holiday or travel itinerary.
Passengers flying on Qatar Airways through Doha with a valid pre-approved free transit visa (bookable online at qatarairways.com and valid for up to 96 hours) or nationals who are eligible for a visa on arrival or free visa can enjoy up to a four nights stay in a four-star or a five-star hotel at a nominal booking fee, starting from USD 23 / QAR 84.
The programme is available for transit passengers with multi-city booking from 1 February until 28 December 2019 for transit flights travelling until 31 December 2019, excluding the Eid holidays and blackout dates. All travel must be completed by 31 December 2019. The offer is also subject to room availability at the time of booking.
a. Book the Qatar Airways ticket on qatarairways.com and use the multi-city functionality and secure a transit of 12+ hours in Doha. You must then apply for a free transit visa at least seven working days prior to your journey, allowing you to stay in Doha for up to 96 hours. Certain nationalities are eligible for a visa on arrival or free visa.
b. Book the ‘Qatar Stopover’ hotel stay for up to four nights here.
c. Existing customers who booked their ticket on qatarairways.com can amend their booking with the 'Manage Booking' option to redeem the offer. If you have any questions, contact any Qatar Airways office or your travel agent.
The 'Qatar Stopover' hotel stay is on a room-only basis. Excursions and tours can be booked on the Discover Qatar website.
One room is only suitable for up to two adults and one child. If passengers arrive with an additional adult or child, they can request for an extra bed during check-in and pay the extra charge to the hotel directly.
Passengers can choose from a select list of four-star and five-star hotels in Doha offered on the Qatar Stopover page. Qatar Stopover hotels offers are subject to availability.
A valid visa is required to enter the country. Transit passengers can simultaneously book the hotel offer after booking a Qatar Airways ticket and applying for a free transit visa. In the event a visa is not approved, ticket penalties will be waived as per the terms and conditions of the free transit visa and the passenger will be entitled to rebook without a Stopover with no penalties or fees.
However, Stopover hotel bookings and ancillary services are refundable as per the terms and conditions.
Also, passengers can secure a hotel stay if they are one of 80 nationalities eligible for visa-free entry into Qatar. Other nationalities can either apply for the free Qatar transit visa or a Qatar tourist visa to visit Qatar.
Entry into Qatar will be at the discretion of the immigration authorities. Discover Qatar is not responsible for the decisions made by the immigration authorities.
Passengers can enjoy a range of thrilling desert experiences, in addition to exciting tours around the city available for booking on Discover Qatar.
Qatar Stopover hotels are available to book up to three days prior to the check-in date.
Changes to confirmed Qatar Stopover hotel bookings made up to 6 days prior to the arrival date are subject to availability and at a handling fee of QAR 100. In this case, new ticket and flights must comply with all Qatar Stopover terms and conditions or booking shall be considered cancelled. Changes within 6 days of the arrival date are non-refundable, non-cancellable and non-amendable, with exception of:
• Qatar Stopover confirmed bookings can be changed free of cost in case of involuntary changes affecting Qatar Airways flights where passengers were obligated to change their flights due to schedule change, flight interruption, misconnection, delays, etc.
In case of visa rejections, bookings stands confirmed and are non-amendable and non-refundable.
Passengers can contact Discover Qatar by email at dqinfo@qatarairways.com.qa for support on booking issues, pending booking confirmation, priority assistance, assistance on tours or other services booked.
Passengers have to show their Qatar Stopover booking voucher and boarding pass at the time of check-in. If the passenger has lost their boarding pass, they must provide their Qatar Airways e-ticket number to the hotel for validation.
Yes, this offer is available to all Qatar Airways passengers with a ticket number starting with '157' on Qatar Airways flights (no code-share flights) and transiting through Doha for more than 12 hours.
The Stopover Qatar offer allow passengers to check-in and check-out at any time of the day according to their flight itinerary as long as it is (a) within 24 hours maximum for a 1 night stay and (b) within 96 hours maximum for a four nights stay.
