Doha, the cosmopolitan city of Qatar, has been well-developed. With its major investments in tourism attractions, cultural aspects, and infrastructures, this capital has become a major travel destination, especially in recent years. By hosting the FIFA World Cup 2024, Qatar proved to be an ideal location for holidays and vacations. In this article, we will go through some of Qatar’s major attractions that you can access through the modern Doha Metro System.
Red Metro Line
The Red Metro Line of Doha’s Metro is important, and you can go to many attractions through this line. The Red Metro Line includes more than 15 stations, such as Souq Waqif, Corniche, Al Matar Al Qadeem, Al Bidda, West Bay, and Al Qassar.
Red Metro Line was the first line that was opened in 2019 and covers around 40 km in total, connecting two of the most important areas (Hamad International Airport to the city center). So, it’s not surprising that the Red Line is more crowded than other lines. The switching lines for the Red Metro Line are Al Bidda Station and Msheireb Station.
Katara Station
Katara Station is situated near to the Katara Cultural Village. Katara Cultural Village is one of the most popular attractions that you can go to from the Katara Station. Katara Beach is only a short walk away from the station.
You can also visit Katara Plaza and Katara Village Market, one of which is a shopping mall with a lot of stores, and the other one is an open-air market filled with local vendors.
Katara Village is a cultural center that you can visit and enjoy the activities and adventures provided within.
Al Qassar Metro Station
Al Qassar Station is the station of a district with the same name. You can go to this station on the Red Line, which hosts some popular attractions. One of the places to visit from this station is the City Center Mall, which is considered one of the largest malls in Qatar and is only a few minutes away from the Al Qassar Station.
Other destinations from this station are Gate Mall and Lagoona Mall, which are pretty famous and are the ideal luxury shopping destination. You can find a variety of famous brands and restaurants in this area.
West Bay
West Bay QIC Station is the station located in this area of Doha. West Bay area is the most crowded district of Qatar and is a business hub for travelers and locals, featuring high-end buildings and architectural marvels.
Exploring the West Bay area is an adventurous thing to do in Qatar, and you can access this area through a metro station named West Bay QIC.
Famous brand chains such as Starbucks, Costa Coffee, Dunkin’ Donuts, and Baskin Robbins are situated in this area, and many business centers and official organizations are also located within the area, like QIC Tower (Qatar Insurance Company).
Corniche Station
The Corniche Station must be the loveliest stop for many tourists and locals, as this station provides access to one of the most beautiful areas of Doha, the Corniche.
Attractions such as Souq Waqif and City Center Mall are also accessible from this station. Nevertheless, the waterfront promenade itself is a marvelous attraction where you can easily relax and enjoy its surrounding atmosphere.
Lastly, if you want to book a hotel near this station to have access to the Red Line Metro and other landmarks, you can accommodate Al Mirqab Boutique Hotel, which is a luxurious spot.
Green Metro Line
The Green Metro Line of Doha’s Metro System has 11 stations in total, and it was the last line that was opened in December 2019. The Green Line also provides access to some of the major areas of the city.
The stations on the Green Line include Al Riffa, Education City, Qatar National Library, Al Shaqab, Al Rayyan Al Qadeem, Al Messila, Hamad Hospital, The White Palace, Al Bidda (switchable line), Msheireb (switchable line), and Al Mansoura. From the Green Line, you can go to places such as the Mall of Qatar, Al Rayyan Football Stadium, and Education City.
Education City
The Green Line of Doha’s metro system is one of the best ways to go to Education City. This landmark is Qatar’s commitment and symbol of cultural and scientific developments. Education City is a large campus with various educational and research centers that catches attention with its innovative and creative design.
The Education City of Qatar was established in 1997, and over the years, it become a major research hub that attracts a variety of scientists and even tourists to its campus. If you want to explore Education City, you should stop at the Education City metro station and take a cab or walk a 20-minute distance from the station.
Qatar National Library
Qatar National Library station is another stop at the Green Line, which is named after the National Library of Qatar, which is located nearby to the station. Visiting Qatar National Library is accessible via this station, and you can have a great chance of exploring its innovative design and a large collection of books.
Qatar National Library station is also close to the Education City station, and you can access both of them. One interesting fact is that Qatar National Library is known worldwide and has collaborations with various countries such as America, France, and Italy, so it’s truly worth the visit.
Gold Metro Line
The Gold Metro Line, which was the second metro line that was opened back in 2019, is a practical line that offers access to some of the most cultural sights of Qatar, such as the National Museum of Qatar, which is a must-visit in Qatar.
The Gold Metro Line runs from Ras Bu Aboud station in the east to Al Aziziyah station in the west. There are 11 stops in the Gold Metro Line, including Ras Bu Abboud, the National Museum, Souq Waqif, Msheireb, Bin Mahmoud, Al Sadd, Joaan, Al Sudan, Al Waab, Sport City, and Al Aziziya.
Souq Waqif
Souq Waqif station is also among the popular stops for tourists. Souq Waqif Station provides a simple route and access to the popular attraction in Doha for both residents and tourists, the Souq Waqif.
After leaving the Souq Waqif station, this landmark is only 5 minutes away from you, and you can easily explore the area. Souq Waqif remains the most beloved marketplaces in Qatar, and with only a few bucks, you can easily reach this location by metro and enjoy your time in the capital city of Doha.
National Museum of Qatar
National Museum Station on the Gold Line provides a direct route to the National Museum of Qatar, a museum with a contemporary design that you can have the ideal experience inside. The National Museum of Qatar was opened in 2019, along with its station on the Gold Metro Line, and since then, it has been a popular landmark with its simple access.
If you want to explore the beautiful collection of this museum and learn more about the cultural side of Qatar, take the metro and go to the National Museum station to have the best moments.
Al Aziziyah Station
This station is the last one on the Gold Metro Line and is a popular stop since many tourists choose this station to visit the Villaggio Mall and the Torch, two famous landmarks in Qatar. Villaggio Mall is the best shopping destination that you can go to in Qatar.
The beautiful atmosphere and design with famous brands from the U.K. and the U.S. make this place a must-see location. Moreover, you can also go to the Hyatt Plaza and Aspire Park by Al Aziziyah station, both of which are highly recommended.
Note that if you want to go to Aspire Park or Hyatt Plaza, you should take Exit 2 in the Al Aziziyah Station.
Doha Metro Timings
Using the metro to commute is the ideal option to dive into the local community and explore the daily lives of Qatari people. For buying travel cars in the metro, there are vending machines in all stations that you can purchase at an economical and cheap price and travel all around the capital city of Doha.
Doha Metro Timings are from Saturday to Friday. Opening time for the metro between Saturday to Wednesday is from 6 am to 11 pm, and this opening time is different on Thursday, starting from 6 am to 12 pm. The operation of the metro system on Friday begins from 2 pm to 12 pm.
Final Words
Doha Metro System is one of the most advanced metro systems in the world. At an economical price, you can access various attractions and popular landmarks such as Katara Cultural Village, Souq Waqif, and many others. The cleanliness and the staff service of Doha are also one of the highlights of this public transportation.
So, if you are a solo traveler or if you don’t want to spend much on commuting, then using Doha’s metro system is one of the best options for you.
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