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Created by The Telegraph Updated On: April 23, 2013
For guaranteed sunshine this spring and before the summer’s sweltering heat takes hold, try the Qatari capital, where ancient souks meet modern consumerism, says Annabelle Thorpe.
The Telegraph: Special treat: The Four Seasons (fourseasons.com/doha) is perhaps the most upmarket address in town, with Nobu set to open in the autumn. Doubles from £290, room only.
The Telegraph: Mid-range: Musheireb (musheireb.com) is one of five newly opened boutique hotels in Doha’s ancient market, Souq Waqif. Guests can use all facilities of the other hotels. Doubles from £190, room only.
The Telegraph: On a budget “Budget” is a relative word in Doha, but the new Amari (amari.com/doha) has a great location just a short walk from Souq Waqif. No alcohol served. Doubles from £90 per night.
The Telegraph: 10pm: Join the locals for a stroll along the Corniche. A late-evening promenade is the best time to walk, when the heat is bearable and there are soft breezes from the water.
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The Telegraph: Day one 9am: Get out early before the day becomes too hot. It’s worth taking a city tour. Highlights include a wander through the cultural village at Katara, with its wide, waterfront promenade.
29-29A, Car Park Flr., City Center Mall, P.O. Box 22744 (Conference Centre St.), الدوحة, الدوحة
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The Telegraph: If you feel the need to shop, combine a visit to the City Centre mall with a stop at the Noodle House (thenoodlehouse.com) - excellent South Asian food at “normal” prices (£6 to £9 per main course).
The Telegraph: The Museum of Islamic Art (mia.org.qa; free) is one of Doha’s biggest draws. The vast space is a clever mix of New York’s Guggenheim and Istanbul’s Yeni Camii mosque.
St 831, Building 262 (Diplomatic St), الدوحة, الدوحة
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The Telegraph: Cocktails and dinner at the W Hotel (whoteldoha.com). The polar opposite of shisha and shish in Souq Waqif, it’s like stepping into Manhattan.