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( 44 367 776; Souq Waqif)
On the eastern (sea-facing) edge of the souq, this traditional
rooftop coffeehouse is welcoming of all-comers. Stretched on a divan under the stars, sip-
ping mint tea and listening to the muezzin call prayers at dusk while the city lights sparkle
into life, is the quintessential Arabic experience.
Halul Coffeehouse
COFFEEHOUSE
(Al-Corniche)
On the corniche, this local-style coffeehouse has somehow escaped the mod-
ernisation of the area and makes a suitable place to pause for a
chi libton
(tea) on a hike
round the corniche.
Entertainment
With the burgeoning number of luxury hotels in Qatar, there is plenty of entertainment on
offer. Jazz evenings, live entertainment and international food promotions are held fre-
quently. Check the 'What's On' listings in
Time Out Doha
and
Marhaba, Qatar's Premier
Information Guide
, as well as the English-language newspapers for anything from line
dancing at the rugby club to cookery classes at the Ritz-Carlton Doha.
Katara
ARTS CENTRE
OFFLINE MAP
(Cultural Village; 44 080 000;
www.katara.net
)
This extensive collection of new Qatari-
style buildings, with the superb modern coliseum at the hub, provides a fantastic venue for
art exhibitions, opera, concerts and other live entertainment. The website gives a helpful
listing of events and booking options. There is no charge for admission to the grounds
which are home to varied restaurants and a beach.
Cinemas & Theatre
OFFLINE MAP
( 4488 1674; cnr Al-Shamal N Rd & Al-Markhiya St)
shopping complexes. They
show the latest Hollywood blockbusters and the occasional film from Iran or Europe.
Tickets cost about QR30. For current information on cinemas in Qatar, visit
