Jiwan
جيوان
A modern Arabic restaurant on the fourth floor of the National Museum of Qatar, recommended by Michelin Bib Gourmand, specializing in sharing-style reinterpretations of traditional dishes.
Located on the fourth floor of the National Museum of Qatar, the restaurant's name means "perfect pearl," and the ceiling is adorned with numerous hanging crystal beads. The dishes reinterpret traditional Arabic, Middle Eastern, North African, Levantine, and South Asian cuisines, served in a sharing style with both set menus and à la carte options. The slow-cooked lamb shoulder is the most frequently praised dish in reviews, and the seasonal menu also features citrus tahini amberjack and date pudding. It is selected for the 2026 Michelin Bib Gourmand. It is recommended to book a table in advance on the official website, and the dress code is business casual. Closed on Tuesdays. Accessible via the National Museum station on the Metro Gold Line.
Opening hours
Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 12:30-21:00, Friday 13:30-21:00, Closed on Tuesdays
Nearby sights
- National Museum of Qatar
- Museum of Islamic Art
- Old Doha Port & Mina District
- Souq Waqif
- Doha Corniche
- Msheireb Downtown Doha & Msheireb Museums
- Al Bidda Park
- Fire Station: Artist in Residence