Msheireb Downtown Doha & Msheireb Museums
مشيرب قلب الدوحة
A low-carbon new district rebuilt beside the old Souq Waqif, with four restored historic houses telling the story of Qatari society.
Msheireb was once Doha's earliest commercial district. In the 2010s it was almost entirely demolished and rebuilt as a walkable, sustainable urban quarter, with buildings inspired by traditional courtyards and shaded alleyways. Four restored historic houses form the Msheireb Museums. The Bin Jelmood House tells the story of the Indian Ocean slave trade. Other galleries cover Qatar's early oil workers, family life, and the Sheikh Mohammed bin Jassim House. Admission is free, and the museums are usually closed on Mondays. The district has a free tram loop. The Msheireb metro station, where the Gold, Red and Green Lines meet, is right at the exit, and Souq Waqif is a 5-minute walk away.
Opening hours
Districts open all day; museum approx. 10:00–19:00 (check website)
Nearby sights
- Souq Waqif
- Doha Corniche
- Museum of Islamic Art
- Al Bidda Park
- National Museum of Qatar
- Fire Station: Artist in Residence
- Old Doha Port & Mina District
- Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab Mosque (State Grand Mosque)