The National Museum of Qatar is one of the most recognizable buildings in Doha as it backs onto one of the main roads directly leading to the airport. The building looks complex from the outside, however, inside it’s flows well and has a cool atmosphere to it. The structure lets the items in the gallery shine, it’s not distracting, but complimenting. Okay, let’s check out some photos. We’ve got everything from maps to clothes as well as machinery and greenery. Photo time! National Museum of…

The Museum of Islamic Art is in Doha, Qatar right outside of Old Town and overlooks the bay across to downtown. The building is an art piece in and of itself; however, the exhibits inside are well worth checking out. When we visited there was a special attraction focused on Moroccan Islamic Art. So cool. Okay, let’s check out some photos. First up, the walkway up to the building. The walking path, the road, and the trees create such a grand entrance. I mean, you…

Education City – a little city inside a city, it’s a campus in Doha, Qatar. With botanical gardens, a FIFA soccer stadium, and museums, it’s a place full of life, culture, and experiences. Oh, and they have an epic library! Below I’ll share a few links to posts that are within Education City, and also share a few other tips and tricks for your trip. Okay, let’s check things out. Education City The city is home to various university campus, such as Carnegie Mellon, Georgetown,…

The Mathaf – Arab Museum of Modern Art is one of the best art museums I’ve ever been to. It’s not big, yet it’s packed with meaningful and impactful pieces. From paintings to sculptures, it’s got it. Plus, the focus on Arab Art is inspirational. It’s free and we spent about 2 hours here at the end of our day in Education City. And, if you’re in the mood for a snack, there’s a Joe and the Juice on site – neat, eh?! Okay, let’s…

The Qatar National Convention Centre is home to exhibits, concerts, and summits. It’s right across the street from Education City and has architectural appeal. While we didn’t visit for any particular convention, we did visit for a purpose – the Maman – the spider sculpture which is one of the worlds largest. It provokes fear, awe, and vulnerability. There are six editions made of the original and we’ve seen three of them. Qatar National Convention Centre First up, the building. It gives a 70s vibe,…

The Qatar National Library – have you ever visited a place for their library?! Well, you should check out Doha for the library. It’s amazing. With a history display on the ground floor, and a FIFA exhibit on the second floor, it’s like a library built around a museum. The architecture, the light, and the feel makes this place worth checking out. Okay, photos! Qatar National Library First up, I love libraries. Perhaps it goes back to childhood when we had a class field trip…

The Qur’anic Botanic Garden is in the heart of Education City, and it’s stunning. It has a water garden, a dry area, and a tunnel with vines. The variety is impressive, from fig trees to staples like parsley and rosemary, this place is full of plants. We visited first thing in the morning, when the sun wasn’t too, too hot. Let’s check out some photos. Qur’anic Botanic Garden First up, it’s a little hard to find the starting point, however, the Education City tram maps…