From now on, a new hop-on hop-off bus connects all the famous sights in the Qatari capital Doha. Among the total of 17 stations is the MIA – Museum of Islamic Arts, the City Center Shopping Mall, the artificial island “the Pearl”, the Souq Waqif and cultural site Katara. The Doha bus runs from 9 am. to 9 pm.. The ticket price is 40 € per day for adults (50 € for two days), children pay 20 € per day (25 € for two days). A family ticket for two adults and to children is available for around 100 € (150 € for two days). Online bookers will get a 10% discount at www.dohabus.com.
Without getting off the entire trip takes about two and a half hours. Guests will receive an audioguide with headphones which can be adjusted to their own language. The guides are available in English, Arabic, German, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese and Korean. Buses rotate in 30 to 40 minutes. Depending on the location of the hotel a pickup service from the accommodation can be arranged.
Tickets can be purchased at the stations City Center, Katara, Souq Waqif, The Pearl, or on the bus. Reservations are not necessary. Further information visit www.dohabus.com. More information about Qatar at www.qatartourism.gov.qa.
