Located in the heart of Doha, Msheireb Downtown Doha isn’t your ordinary city district. As the world’s first fully sustainable downtown regeneration project, it offers a unique glimpse into Doha’s ambitious future while paying homage to its rich heritage. Adjacent to the iconic Amiri Diwan and the bustling Souq Waqif, this area stands as a testament to modern architectural brilliance inspired by traditional Qatari aesthetics.
Imagine strolling through streets lined with stylish cafes and world-class restaurants, all while marveling at breathtaking architecture. Msheireb Downtown Doha is more than just a feast for the eyes; it’s a vibrant hub for culture lovers, history enthusiasts, and eco-conscious travelers alike. Prepare to be surprised and inspired by what awaits you in this remarkable development.
Here is why you simply can not miss visiting Msheireb Downtown Doha:
- When you choose to explore the capital city of Qatar, Doha you simply can not miss being pulled toward this concrete jungle next to Souq Waqif.
- If you enjoy minimalist architecture, you would be drawn to the structure of the buildings and their cool color. The roads inside are extraordinarily pedestrian friendly with smooth transitions to different areas of the Downtown.
- Fans of cozy cafes and coffee will rejoice here as Msheireb Downtown is home to some of the best coffee shops in Doha along with exceptional interiors.
- Being another great tourist spot, Msheireb Downtown Doha houses a number of restaurants with cuisines from all over the world.
- It is the world’s first fully built smart and sustainable city district with a transport system inside called the Msheireb Downtown Doha tram that you can ride for free!
- Msheireb Downtown Doha features museums, mosques, a mall with Monoprix, permanent and temporary exhibition galleries, Novo Cinemas, a shaded outdoor play area for kids, and much more.
Key Areas of Msheireb Downtown Doha
Msheireb Downtown Doha is divided into five broad quarters that have an intrinsic mix of hospitality, retail, residential, commercial, community mosques, and world-class dining and hotel options. Designed to have everything close and convenient enough to walk to, each quarter caters to every need of an urban dweller.
Listed below are 5 areas of Msheireb Downtown Doha where you will find places of interest in
Barahat Msheireb
Right into the middle of Msheireb Downtown Doha, you will walk into a huge open square which is called Barahat Msheireb. Barahat Msheireb takes its name from the word Al Baraha, which means in Arabic an open space for socialization and networking. Did you know? It is the largest covered square in the Middle East.
As you walk in Barahat Msheireb you will find cool pools (self-enclosed ‘cool air’ areas) in the surrounding. The roof of the area is retractable and at night the buildings have attractive lighting that lights up the center space along with light music. The area is also lined by a variety of restaurants and cafes.
At the west end of Barahat Msheireb is located the five-star Mandarin Oriental, Doha Hotel which houses a number of high end eateries and is a great place to stay too. Popular eateries to try out:
- Harrods Tea Room
- Sumosan
- Saasna
- Cicchetti Italian Restaurant
Right ahead of Barahat Msheireb, you will spot a building with M7 written on it. M7 is Qatar’s epicenter for innovation and entrepreneurship in design, fashion, and tech. Numerous local and international exhibitions are set in here. Click here to check for exhibitions running here.
Sahat Wadi Msheireb
Sahat Wadi Msheireb is the second largest square in Msheireb Downtown Doha. This beautiful square is connected to the Souq Underpass, the retail-centric underpass which connects Msheireb Downtown Doha and Souq Waqif.
Adjacent to it you will find Al Wadi Hotel Doha MGallery, Qatar National Bank, and the below-mentioned cafes that have front views of the beautiful water fountain installations:
- % Arabica
- Societe artisan bakery
Opposite the cafes are art galleries for temporary local & international art exhibitions that are usually set up in Msheireb.
Al Kahraba Street
One historic street that you need to walk in is Al Kahraba Street in Msheireb Downtown Doha. It is one of the most famous streets in Doha as it was the first street in Qatar to have electricity. “Kahraba” is translated from Arabic to English literally meaning “electricity”.
The street’s original alignment and length were kept intact and also the shops now are present on both sides of the street which is similar to the past area of activity and commerce.
On Al Kahraba Street prepare to be welcomed by the most popular cafes of Msheireb. Below are some top-rated cafes:
- The Ministry of Coffee
- Turkiana
- Rusk Artisanal Bakery
- Savant Cafe
- Cloud & co (Ice cream parlor)
Popular restaurants on this street are:
- Nisrine restaurant
- Nourlaya
Sahat Al Kahraba
Sahat Al Kahraba is a public space located on the famous and historic Al Kahraba Street. It is vibrantly lit up, with benches, and has water fountains on one end making it a picturesque spot.
Sikkat Wadi Msheireb
Sikkat Wadi Msheireb is one of the longest pedestrian streets in Qatar and runs the full length of the development from West to East from Msheireb Metro Station to Souq Waqif. The street contains the five-star hotel Al Wadi Hotel MGallery and the Park Hyatt, along with numerous retailers, commercial and residential buildings.
Aside from the Msheireb Tram, which runs across the full length of the street, Sikkat Wadi Msheireb is a walking street for pedestrians. It is usually a bustling area due to pop-up events and activities that take place during popular seasons.
Msheireb Galleria Mall
The Msheireb Galleria Mall is a quiet mall with almost 100 stores The mall is anchored by the luxury Novo Cinemas and Monoprix. The mall itself has many Instagrammable spots within and is home to public favorite cafes mentioned below:
- EL&N London – Msheireb
- The Buttery Bakery
Msheireb Museums
While exploring Msheireb Downtown Doha, you can visit Msheireb Museums, which is free to enter for all. These museums celebrate the history of four historic heritage houses in the heart of Msheireb Downtown Doha: Bin Jelmood House, Company House, Mohammed Bin Jassim House and Radwani House. These restored houses are now world-class museums telling the story of Qatar. To know in detail about Msheireb Museums, click here.
M7
M7 located in Barahat Msheireb is the hub for innovation in design, fashion, and tech. Founded by Qatar Museums under Sheikha Al Mayassa, M7 helps designers turn ideas into market-ready products through incubation programs, co-working spaces, and events.
Profiles Café is housed within M7, offering visitors a place to relax while exploring world-class exhibitions and thought-provoking talks.
Msheireb Tram
The Msheireb Tram in Msheireb Downtown Doha offers a convenient and free way to explore the area. With eight stops, the tram begins its route at Sahat Al Nakheel (Station 1) and travels through key locations, ending at Al Kahraba Street (Station 8). It’s an easy way for residents and visitors alike to navigate the vibrant district and access its various attractions and amenities.
Getting to Msheireb Downtown Doha
It is super easy to reach Msheireb Downtown Doha as it has the country’s largest metro station, Msheireb metro station. It has all the metro lines (Red, Green and Gold lines) all meeting at this station, so visitors don’t have to worry about changing their metro lines.
Msheireb Downtown Doha has an extensive network of underground paid parking and no on-ground parking is available. With six 3-6 levels and more than 10,000 parking spaces, Msheireb Downtown Doha boasts one of the world’s largest underground parking lots.
Key Information
Msheireb Downtown Doha is a popular destination for both tourists and residents, offering a variety of events and leisure activities throughout the year. It can be visited at any time, day or night.
Msheireb Tram Timings: Saturday to Thursday from 10 AM – 10 PM, Friday 2 PM – 10 PM
Last Tram will depart from Wadi Msheireb (Station 2) at 9:45 PM
For breakfast the earliest time for a restaurant to open is at 7 AM.
At night many restaurants/cafes are open until 11 PM and some till midnight 12 AM, such as BAO Msheireb and AtTEAtude Tea Lounge and Majlis.
Location: Msheireb Downtown Doha
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