Katara Cultural Village
المؤسسة العامة للحي الثقافي كتارا
A cultural district that combines theatres, galleries, a mosque and a beach. The colourful glazed-tile mosque and the Greek-style open-air amphitheatre are popular photo spots.
Katara Cultural Village opened in 2010 on the seafront between West Bay and Pearl Island. It is a cultural and arts community built by Qatar, housing several cultural institutions, galleries, theatres and restaurants. Highlights include the Katara Mosque, designed by a female Turkish architect, with its exterior covered in blue and gold glazed tiles. There is also a Greek-style open-air amphitheatre that seats about 5,000 people and faces the sea, as well as the Golden Mosque, with a gilded dome on its roof, and the traditional 'pigeon tower', which resembles a dovecote. Along the coast is the paid Katara Beach, where you can swim and try water sports. Next to it, the Katara Plaza mall and the Galeries Lafayette department store offer luxury shopping. The village often hosts book fairs, traditional single-mast dhow festivals, film festivals and other events, so check the official website for the schedule before you visit. Entry to the village is free. Take the Red Line metro to Katara station, then walk or take the free shuttle bus for about 10 minutes.
Opening hours
Open all day (venues approx. 10:00–22:00)
Nearby sights
- The Pearl-Qatar
- Place Vendôme Mall, Lusail
- Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab Mosque (State Grand Mosque)
- Al Bidda Park
- Fire Station: Artist in Residence
- Old Doha Port & Mina District
- Museum of Islamic Art
- Doha Corniche