Family fun in Qatar
Family fun
Qatar is known for being a family friendly destination. From dune bashing to camping, arts & crafts to entertainment, and beautiful open spaces, Qatar caters to all ages.
Popular activities with kids
Doha has plenty to offer families, with entertainment options for kids of all ages. Enjoy enriching experiences at the country’s museums,riveting edutainment at theme parks and gaming zones and revel in endless options outdoors.
Museums
While Qatar’s museums are largely child friendly with interactive exhibits and educational activities, they also hold a number of classes and workshops onsite.
A Children’s Museum is set to open soon, with stimulating activities planned, as well as interactive and accessible indoor and outdoor experiences for familiesto play and learn together.
Kahramaa Awareness Park in Al Thumama offers a variety of augmented reality exhibitions, 3D films and interactive games, taking visitors on a journey while teaching them the importance of resource conservation.
Al Thuraya Planetarium at Katara Cultural Village offers celestial delights for families and astronomy enthusiasts alike.
Theme parks
As the mercury rises in Doha, families turn to the city’s many indoor recreation facilities. Typically located inside shopping malls, these offer everything from ice skating rinks to arcade games, multi-screen movie theaters and amusement park-style rides, bounce houses and bowling alleys, karaoke and child-friendly indoor playgrounds.
Entertainment centres include the world’s first Angry Birds World theme park spread over 17000 square metres, the winter themed Snow Dunes, and the Middle East’s first dedicated e-gaming hub Virtuocity, in Doha Festival City mall.
KidzMondo Doha is an edutainment park in Mall of Qatar, and Kidzania is located inside Aspire Park, near Villaggio Mall. Both parks contain child-sized cities which allow the young ones to play at different professions.
Entertainment centres
Located throughout the city, entertainment centres offer children a plethora of thrilling activities, including video and arcade games, modern simulators, and bowling.
Numerous malls are home to indoor amusement parks including Gondolania, Jungle Zone, Circus Land as well as ice skating rinks and boat rides, while the Pearl has Megapolis and Minipolis Entertainment Centres offering a host of age-appropriate indoor games and activities.
Aspiring acrobats can head to Bounce at Tawar mall, defying gravity on the more than 80 interconnected trampolines.
The Museum of Illusions at The Gate Mall thrills with mind boggling illusions and educational activities.
Family friendly beach clubs
Qatar is home to fabulous family-friendly beach clubs. Visitors can book one of the many beachfront hotels and enjoy the sun and the sea along with Qatar’s famous hospitality.
Grand Hyatt
Perfect for those who need tranquil moments by the beach, this boasts two specially designed pools to keep the kids entertained.
St Regis
The Diplomatic Club at St Regis offers lovely views and a perfect setting for relaxing family moments. The waters are relatively shallow, and sports facilities keep everyone busy.
Four Seasons
Golden sand, lush green landscapes, family pools and the finest restaurants make this a firm favourite for families.
Intercontinental Doha
Various water activities keep both kids and parents entertained, while a beautiful lounging area allows everyone to enjoy quality down time.
Sharq Village & Spa
Located between the airport and the city centre, Sharq boasts a fantastic infinity pool with a special area for kids, making it an ideal destination for the whole family.
Banana Island Resort
Located on a private island a short ferry ride from central Doha, this picturesque resort features stunning views and activities for the whole family. A kids’ club keeps the littler members of the family occupied, while parents can enjoy a refreshing dip and use of the resort’s many amenities.
Marsa Malaz Kempinski
With commanding views of the sea, and a pool for the little ones, this hotel in the Pearl is a firm favourite for the entire family.
