Al Rufaa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Villagio Mall
A Venetian theme makes for an atmospheric shopping experience at this vast mall with fashion stores, restaurants and an indoor fairground.
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.
Activities
Doha: Sunset Desert Safari with Camel Ride and Sandboarding
Doha: ATV/Desert Safari with Activities and Inland Sea Stop
Qatar: Doha Sightseeing Cruise Onboard an Arabic Dhow Boat
Desert Dune Bashing, Camel Ride, Sandboarding & Inland Sea.
Doha :Half Day Desert Safari | Camel Riding | ATV | Sand Surfing
Doha: Quad bike/Buggy, Desert Tour, Camel Ride, SandBoarding
Our pick of the best Al Rufaa Hotel Deals
Sherao Hotel
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025
Oryx Airport Hotel
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Steigenberger Hotel Doha
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel Doha
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025
Hyatt Regency Oryx Doha
Reviewed on 15 Oct 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.
