# National Museum of Qatar 5.5 
Completed in 2019, this spectacular sprawling complex of interlocking disks by the famous French architect Jean Nouvel is inspired by the desert rose crystal.
The museum site houses the National Museum of Qatar and includes the remarkable Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani's Palace.
National Museum Completed: 2019 | Constructions Cost: US$434 million
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# Museum of Islamic Art 5.5
Set on the Doha waterfront with a spectacular glass wall over the Arabic Sea, this elegant museum by the world-renowned architect I.M Pei displays masterpieces of Islamic art.
Museum Established: 2008
by Mohamod Fasil / CC BY-SA 2.0
# Souq Waqif 5.5
This beautiful old traditional market sells traditional garments, spices, handicrafts, and souvenirs.
by Haakon S. Krohn / CC BY-SA 3.0
# The Corniche 5
Stretching 7 km, Dohas trendy waterfront is a boulevard and the main artery in one. Many of Doha's most iconic landmarks are found along the Corniche, beginning from around the Museum of Islamic Art and ending at the Sheraton Park near the distinctive pyramid-shaped Sheraton Doha Resort & Convention Hotel.
Seafront Promenade Length: 7 km / 4 miles
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# Villaggio Shopping Mall 5
This Italianate-themed shopping center features a 150-meter-long indoor canal with gondolas.
Shopping Mall Opened: 2006 | Shops: 220 | Retail Floor Area: 125,000 m2 / 1,350,000 sq ft
by Jaseem Hamza / CC BY-SA 3.0
# The Pearl-Qatar 5
This man-made island spans nearly four square kilometers and features yacht-lined marinas, residential towers and a luxurious shopping experience with premium designer boutiques.
by Steven Byles / CC BY-SA 2.0
# State Grand Mosque (Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab Mosque) 5
Opened in 2011, this sandstone mosque in traditional Arab style with modern features commands impressive views of the Doha skyline.
Mosque Completed: 2011
by Alex Sergeev / CC BY-SA 3.0
# Islamic Cultural Center (Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center) 5
Located close to Doha Corniche, this wedding-cake-shaped building is the basic cultural hub of the city.
by Razimantv / CC BY-SA 4.0
# Mathaf – Arab Museum of Modern Art 5
Established in 2010, this modern art museum features more than 9,000 works by notable artists from the Arab world from the 1840s to the present day.
Modern Art Museum Opened: 2010
by Steve Sabella / CC BY-SA 3.0
# Sheikh Faisal Museum 5
Sheikh Faisal's private museum in Al Samriya displays a fascinating collection of over 15,000 works of art, artifacts, and historical equipment, as well as numerous traditional household items that provide insights into life in Qatar before the discovery of oil. A distinctive feature of the museum is the extensive collection of vintage vehicles.
by Lawrence Wang / CC BY-SA 2.0
- Qatar National Library 5
This iconic building is a key center of learning, research, and culture.
by Jeremy Wood / CC BY-SA 2.0
