Al Rufaa
Doha
Popular places to visit
City Centre Shopping Mall
Spend a relaxed, air-conditioned day in one of Qatar’s largest malls as you enjoy shopping, dining and family entertainment options.
Doha Corniche
Stretching for miles in front of Doha’s skyline, this quiet promenade is a great place to take a peaceful stroll or a morning jog.
Souq Waqif Art Center
For a sense of traditional Qatari life, visit this marketplace in the heart of Doha. Shop, appreciate the architecture and have a meal here.
Katara Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Katara Beach during your travels in Doha? While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the restaurants.
National Museum of Qatar
Built in the unusual shape of a desert rose, this museum uses modern displays to cover millions of years of Qatar’s history.
Things to do
Doha: Sunset Desert Safari with Camel Ride and Sandboarding
Thrilling 4-Hour Dune Bashing & Camel Ride Safari to Inland Sea
Qatar: Doha Sightseeing Cruise Onboard an Arabic Dhow Boat
Qatar Sunset Desert Safari: Dune Bashing & Golden Sands Adventure
Doha: Sharing Desert Safari with Inland Sea visit
Doha: Quad bike/Buggy, Desert Tour, Camel Ride, SandBoarding
Top hotels in Al Rufaa
Sherao Hotel
Excellent stay – the housekeeping team kept the rooms spotless and the front office staff were always polite and helpful. The facilities were well-maintained, and the pool was clean and relaxing. Highly recommend this hotel
Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025
Oryx Airport Hotel
Wonderful room. Swimming pool and hot tub so nice.
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha
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Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025
Steigenberger Hotel Doha
Amazing experience and very clean and tidy hotel! Highly recommended and will visit again
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel Doha
Very good rooms, wonderful staff, amazing swimming pool good for relaxing but also very food to lap swimming exercise. High quality Sports Bar with some very good special wine options at reasonable prices Coffee shop option and barista made coffees very good (unusual for a hotel to be honest ) Other ...
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025
Hyatt Regency Oryx Doha
Great place to stay and close to the airport. I had a 9hr layover and if I go back I will stay here
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Al Rufaa
As Salatah
While visiting As Salatah, you might make a stop by sights like National Museum of Qatar and Doha Corniche.
Old Al Ghanim
While Old Al Ghanim isn't home to many top sights, Gold Souq and Souq Waqif Art Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Al Souq
While you're in Al Souq, take in top sights like Doha Corniche and jump on the metro at Souq Waqif Station to see more of the city.
Umm Ghuwailina
Even though there aren't top sights in Umm Ghuwailina, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like National Museum of Qatar. Jump on the metro at Umm Ghuwailina Station to see more of the city.
Al Najada
While Al Najada isn't home to many top sights, Souq Waqif Art Center and Gold Souq are some notable places to visit nearby.
Al Jasra
If you're spending some time in Al Jasra, Pearl Monument and Souq Waqif are top sights worth seeing.
