Al Rufaa Travel Guide
Doha
Popular places to visit
Doha Corniche
Stretching for miles in front of Doha’s skyline, this quiet promenade is a great place to take a peaceful stroll or a morning jog.
City Centre Shopping Mall
Spend a relaxed, air-conditioned day in one of Qatar’s largest malls as you enjoy shopping, dining and family entertainment options.
Souq Waqif
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Souq Waqif during your visit to Doha.
Katara Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Katara Beach during your travels in Doha? While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the restaurants.
Souq Waqif Art Center
For a sense of traditional Qatari life, visit this marketplace in the heart of Doha. Shop, appreciate the architecture and have a meal here.
Katara Cultural Village
Capturing the cultural essence of Qatar and Doha, this modern village was created to encourage artistic exchanges between locals and foreign visitors.
Things to do
Qatar: Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH) Al Maha Lounge
Doha: Guided City Tour to Souq Waqif, Katara, & Pearl-Qatar
Top hotels in Al Rufaa
Radisson Blu Hotel Doha
Fine. Normal hotel. Not overwhelming amenities like the pics make it look.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Oryx Airport Hotel
This was an absolute Haven after my transcontinental flight. The staff was a very friendly. The room was clean and comfortable they even had a heated drawer, where the tea cups were kept. The room was very quiet, even though it was located inside the terminal. I would absolutely stay here again for ...
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Oryx Doha
Restaurants excellent, staff wonderful 👍
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
The St. Regis Doha
Very clean room, excellent service and very beautiful resort. Food at the breakfast and dinner was amazing!
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Fairmont Doha
Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha
nice location, personnel 5* and happy to help 24/24; the only down was the complete shut down during Ramadan
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Al Rufaa
As Salatah
If you're spending some time in As Salatah, National Museum of Qatar and Doha Corniche are top sights worth seeing.
Old Al Ghanim
While Old Al Ghanim may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Grand Hamad Street and Gold Souq.
Al Souq
While you're in Al Souq, take in top sights like Grand Hamad Street and jump on the metro at Souq Waqif Station to see more of the city.
Umm Ghuwailina
Even though there aren't top sights in Umm Ghuwailina, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like National Museum of Qatar. Jump on the metro at Umm Ghuwailina Station to see more of the city.
Al Najada
When in Al Najada, you can plan a visit to Grand Hamad Street and Souq Waqif Art Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Al Jasra
While visiting Al Jasra, you might make a stop by sights like Pearl Monument and Souq Waqif.
