Al Rufaa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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 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.
National Museum of Qatar
Built in the unusual shape of a desert rose, this museum uses modern displays to cover millions of years of Qatar’s history.
Activities
Doha: Sunset Desert Safari with Camel Ride and Sandboarding
Doha Desert Safari, Sandboarding, Camel Ride and Inland sea
Doha: Inland Sea, Desert Safari, Camel Ride and Sandboarding
Doha: 4-hour Downtown City Tour
Doha: Quad bike/Buggy, Desert Tour, Camel Ride, SandBoarding
Doha :Half Day Desert Safari | Camel Riding | ATV | Sand Surfing
Our pick of the best Al Rufaa Hotel Deals
Sherao Hotel
Excellent stay – the housekeeping team kept the rooms spotless and the front office staff were always polite and helpful. The facilities were well-maintained, and the pool was clean and relaxing. Highly recommend this hotel
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025
Oryx Airport Hotel
Wonderful room. Swimming pool and hot tub so nice.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Steigenberger Hotel Doha
Amazing experience and very clean and tidy hotel! Highly recommended and will visit again
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha
Everything about the hotel was first class and most importantly all the staff who should be proud of the efforts they put in to make us holiday makers have a great time. Well recommended.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel Doha
Clean
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Hyatt Regency Oryx Doha
Great place to stay and close to the airport. I had a 9hr layover and if I go back I will stay here
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
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 Gold Souq and Souq Waqif Art Center.
Al Souq
While you're in Al Souq, take in top sights like Doha Corniche 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 Souq Waqif Art Center and Gold Souq, 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.
