Qatar’s capital city of Doha is becoming an established tourism destination growing significantly in popularity and is recognized as being part of one of the wealthiest economies in the world.
With a winning bid for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and a national objective to diversify its economy, Qatar has been gearing up for an expansion of its tourism sector with investment being channeled into infrastructure development and construction of hotels, malls, conference centers, and entertainment attractions.
Below you will read the latest hotel and residence openings in Doha that you can book your room for both short and long stays.
Staybridge Suites Doha Lusail
Opening Date: February 2019
Strategically located just 10 minutes from downtown Doha and a 30-minute drive from Hamad International Airport, the Staybridge Suites Doha Lusail offers modern serviced apartments for guests looking for a home away from home in Qatar.
Stylishly designed and furnished with thoughtful amenities for extended stays, each serviced apartment is fitted with a living area, a full kitchen, and a workspace for the perfect blend of work and relaxation. A collection of one, two- and three-bedroom apartments are available for single professional's or families moving into the rapidly developing business district of Lusail.
Enjoy a host of facilities in this sleek extended-stay hotel. Maintain your workout regimen in the 24-hour, fully-equipped Fitness Centre, or take a refreshing dip in a swimming pool. Guests can also unwind after a long day at the lounge, featuring an entertainment hub amidst soft furnishings. Complimentary WiFi internet access is available for guests to work and stay connected effortlessly.
Discover what Doha has to offer with famous attractions such as the historic Souq Waqif, Katara Cultural Village, Corniche, and the swanky district of West Bay Lagoon are all but a 10-minute drive away. Located nearby is the Lagoona Mall, where one finds designer boutiques, retail stores, a supermarket, and a multiplex cinema.
Mandarin Oriental, Doha
Opening Date: March 2019
Mandarin Oriental, Doha is an intimate and stylish urban property located in the center of Msheireb Downtown Doha, the new destination for leisure, living and business in the heart of this vibrant city.
The property’s nine restaurants and bars offer an inviting culinary experience, introducing unique flavors from destinations around the world, as well as focusing on classic local dishes and delicacies.The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Doha features six treatment rooms, a couple’s suite, two VIP suites along with extensive heat and water experiences and a state of the art Fitness & Wellness Centre. Two rooftop pools complement the guest’s leisure experience, offering views of the city and private cabanas.
The hotel’s event venues and facilities offer an intimate ambiance with an exclusive entrance lobby. Featuring a ballroom, which can seat up to 400 guests for banquets, along with seven additional functions rooms, the hotel is the ideal venue for events with its central location.
Centara West Bay Residences & Suites Doha
Opening Date: March 2019
The 265-key Centara West Bay Residences & Suites Doha is a striking new hotel located in the city’s West Bay district, which is home to many of downtown Doha’s most stunning skyscrapers. Overlooking the Arabian Gulf, the hotel is just moments away from the lively Doha Corniche and 25-minutes’ drive from Qatar’s Hamad International Airport.
Guests have a choice of stylish and spacious accommodation, comprising studios, suites, one- to three-bedroom apartments and four-bedroom penthouses, all featuring floor-to-ceiling windows with breath-taking views of the Gulf. Residences range in size from a generous 45 square meters to an opulent 365 square meters and come fully equipped with comfortable bedrooms, separate living and dining areas, kitchens, and cutting-edge technology, including Smart TVs.Centara West Bay Residences & Suites Doha features a collection of contemporary F&B outlets, including Caprice, a café-inspired restaurant showcasing exquisite Thai cuisine and international fare; Dalchini, which promises progressive Indian from creative Chef Alfred Prasad cuisine; plus a chic Lobby Lounge and a refreshing Pool Bar. In-room dining is also available and residences have their own cooking and dining facilities.
There are many opportunities for relaxation, including an indoor pool with panoramic views of the Gulf, a spacious fitness center and aerobics studio. There is also a kids’ club and children’s pool for younger guests, plus a gift shop, prayer room, and two flexible meeting rooms.
Dusit Doha Hotel
Opening Date: April 2019
Located in the heart of Doha's vibrant West Bay area, adjacent to the breezy Corniche, Dusit Doha Hotel is a five-star modern oasis only 20 minutes by car from Hamad International Airport, and just a five-minute walk from Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, the City Center Mall and The Gate Mall, making it a perfect stopover for business and leisure travelers alike.
Designed to provide luxury experiences and world-class hospitality, the full-service property comprises 264 well-appointed guestrooms and suites and 96 elegant apartments for short- and long-stay guests. Apartments are available in one- to three-bedroom configurations with spacious living areas ranging from 95 to 200 sq m.Leisure and recreation facilities include a rooftop swimming pool, children's pool, and a sundeck area offering panoramic views of West Bay. Guests will also find a wealth of dining outlets to choose from, including three restaurants, a classic French cafe, and a relaxing rooftop lounge.
Dusit's signature Devarana Spa is also set to open at the hotel, offering a wide range of luxury massage therapies and wellness treatments conducted in elegant, private treatment rooms. Designed to promote maximum relaxation, the elegant spa will occupy the entire 29th floor of the hotel, offering separate male and female spaces.
The Alwadi Hotel Doha – MGallery
Opening Date: April 2019
The Alwadi Hotel Doha - MGallery stands right in the heart of the capital's new Msheireb Downtown Doha, one of the most sustainable and eco-friendly districts in the world. Each boutique hotel in the Accor’s MGallery collection tells a unique story and perfectly blends modern design with local history and heritage.
Located in the heart of the capital's new Msheireb Downtown Doha, one of the most sustainable and eco-friendly districts in the world, the hotel has 213 rooms and suites.
The hotel includes 3 restaurants and 2 bars. The O’Glacée serves a light Mediterranean cuisine beside the pool. After sunset it becomes a tapas bar. The Sofra offers the finest Gulf cuisine, including local specialties as well as simple and traditional dishes honoring the region's culinary heritage. The Colonial is the 1st restaurant in the city dedicated to breakfast. For a pick-me-up along with breathtaking views, head for the Infinity bar on the roof and its cocktail collection from 35 world cities. The AtTeatude tea room is the perfect spot to enjoy a hot drink, a business lunch, or afternoon tea. The hotel spa offers you an invigorating massage in an impressive setting. The hotel features a large ballroom and 5 meeting rooms for up to 415 guests.
Four Points by Sheraton Doha
Opening Date: October 2019
Conveniently located 20-minutes away from Hamad International Airport, Four Points by Sheraton Doha is a short drive away from the city center and Doha Corniche, which overlooks the Doha Bay and houses a range of culturally rich tourist attractions. Steps away from the Musheireb Doha Metro station, the largest metro station in the country and across the street from Musheireb Downtown Doha, it sits at the heart of the city surrounded by a combination of commercial and residential properties, retail, cultural offerings, and entertainment areas. The Souq underpass which directly connects Musheireb Downtown Doha to the Souq Waqif provides easy access to shopping and entertainment.
Designed to suit the needs of independent travelers, the 120-room property includes contemporary and stylish Superior and Deluxe rooms, as well as suites. Each room is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including complimentary Wi-Fi, LCD TV, personal safe, and minibar. The hotel also features a fitness center, spa, sauna, Turkish bath, Jacuzzi, and swimming pool including dedicated children’s pool.
With conference and banquet space across four event rooms equipped with the latest technology and a dedicated events team, the hotel is an ideal venue for board meetings, business or social events, and weddings.
The hotel houses four dining venues including Musheireb, an all-day dining restaurant offering an extensive menu with popular Arabic, Thai, and international dishes. Meanwhile, Nasma Lounge serves light snacks and a variety of hot and cold beverages, making it the ideal stop to grab something on the go. Those looking to relax over coffee or tea accompanied by delicious pastries and light snacks can head to Al Jalsa Lounge. Finally, guests can lounge by the pool and enjoy poolside favorites at the Pool Bar.
Swiss-Belinn Doha
Opening Date: October 2019
Swiss-Belinn Doha located in the heart of Doha city provides accommodation and meeting facilities to ensure a truly welcoming and convenient feeling for business and leisure travelers alike. The hotel offering true Arabian Hospitality features 124 guestrooms including Superior Queen, Superior Twin, Deluxe King & Suite. Each guestroom is facilitated with LCD cable television with satellite channels, IDD telephone, high-speed Internet access, in-room safety deposit box, individually controlled air-conditioning, mini-bar, coffee, and tea-making facilities, bathtub or shower. Wi-Fi Internet access is also available in public areas.
For a delightful dining experience, the Swiss-Café serves popular international, Arabic, Asian and European dishes. For a taste of Indian cuisine, the Sultani Restaurant offers authentic dishes in á la carte or family style menu. Located next to the Espressolab Lobby Lounge offers pastry and bakery to enjoy on the spot or to grab and go.
The hotel's array of guest services and facilities include a Business Centre for your convenience. Two meeting rooms and one ballroom with a capacity for up to 120 guests are available for business and private functions. Ideal to host an exhibition, seminar, convention, wedding, gala dinner or private party, each meeting room is fully equipped with a range of modern facilities.
To help guests stay in shape, its fitness center is well provided with a range of exercise equipment. Hotel services and amenities also include concierge, 24-hour in-room dining, laundry and dry cleaning, spacious parking area and valet service.
Al Messila, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa
Opening Date: November 2019
Only 25 minutes from Hamad International Airport and 15 minutes from Doha's city center, West Bay, Al Messila is in a 'private palace' setting offering a verdant retreat in the heart of the desert. Al Messila is anchored by holistic wellness and epicurean journeys for each guest to embark on during their stay.
Guests arriving through the stately porte-cochere will be transported to their own private palace. The resort has 152 rooms and suites, including 30 premium Villas, each with their own pool, garden, and personal butler service. Landscaped with native Mimosa and Acacia trees, alongside an abundance of vibrant flora and fauna, Al Messila is the ultimate oasis escape within a dynamic city.
The property offers eight unrivaled dining venues expertly overseen by Michelin Star Chef Pino Lavarra. Snøull features a Nordic gourmet experience inspired by friluftsliv, the Scandinavian philosophy of 'reconnecting with nature.' Dishes are crafted using naturally nourishing, raw and biodynamic produce. Veritas offers a refined Northern Italian menu inspired by seasonal ingredients. Caravanserai will serve hearty, comforting dishes that reinterpret the flavors of the Maghreb and Europe for a contemporary audience. Those seeking a spirited, convivial atmosphere can thrive in the down-to-earth Greek estiatorio, Siga-Siga, with its healthy menu of authentic mezze and fresh seafood. This is complemented by a signature Deli Kitchen where guests can shop, learn and enjoy under the same roof.
Al Messila Wellness facility is an extensive female-only facility with 26 treatment rooms and advanced hydro-thermal facilities. Al Messila hosts the region's largest wellness retreat of its kind, including three therapy pools and four hydro wellness 'Worlds' - Oriental, Mystic, Mineral and Floral - equipped with flotation tanks, cocoon beds, oxygen rooms, Kneipp walks, Hammams, salt rooms, and an elite range of exclusive treatment products and protocols.
Suitable for families, Al Messila also hosts the innovative Little Explorers' Club - the first 'edu-tainment' facility of its kind in Doha. This includes a gym with kids-fit equipment, a cinema, an educational play area, an outdoor playground with interactive water fountains, and a shaded outdoor pool with hot-dip trampolines.
Park Hyatt Doha Hotel
Opened: December 2019
Located in Doha’s new commercial and residential downtown district, Msheireb, the hotel is less than 10 miles (16 km) from Hamad International Airport, and a stone’s throw away from a Light Rail stop that runs through the development, as well as a short walk from the city’s points of interest, including the Museum of Islamic Art and the National Museum of Qatar, Souk Waqif.
The hotel features 187 elegant guest rooms, including 28 Park Suites, three Park Executive Suites, one Diplomat Suite, and one Presidential Suite. All rooms artfully combine a residential quality and understated luxury with the mystique of Qatari-inspired details; featuring floor to ceiling windows, luxury window seats, and a designer marble bathroom with deep soaking tub, rain shower and double vanity sink.
Park Hyatt Doha offers a world-class culinary journey. Sora, a stylish Japanese restaurant and lounge, where guests can share small plates and enjoy the distinctive art of Robata. In Japanese cuisine, Robata refers to a method of cooking, similar to barbecue in which food items are cooked at varying speeds over hot charcoal.
The open-kitchen concept of Opus offers the freshest in local ingredients and a mix of Qatari and French cuisines with menus curated by Qatari celebrity chef, Shams Al Qassabi, and Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme’s Michelin-starred chef, Jean-François Rouquette.
With meals that please the eye and the soul, Anis is an all-day eatery serving as a social hub for health-conscious locals, passers-by and in-house guests to enjoy healthy to-go options, a variety of coffee, fresh juices and smoothies.
Park Hyatt Doha’s luxurious spa covers two floors, with one floor dedicated to women and another for men. The fitness center provides separate facilities for ladies and gentlemen with ample space and panoramic views over the Doha Corniche, coupled with the latest in weight training and cardiovascular equipment.
The year-round, semi-covered pool offers magical views over the city from the sixth floor, and is perfect for both business and leisure guests to catch up on work or unwind with a book, while enjoying hand-crafted healthy beverages.
Hilton Doha The Pearl Residences
Opening Date: December 2019
Located ideally at the entrance of the Pearl, Hilton Doha The Pearl Residences offers stylishly designed modern spaces for short and long term accommodation. With panoramic views of Doha’s skyline, guests will enjoy the comfortably designed suites. You may savor high-end dining options including authentic Lebanese and a gastro-pub style Mulberry Tavern.
The residences are complemented by a range of restaurants which feature innovative dining options including The Kitchen for exquisite international cuisine, the warm Mulberry Tavern for more casual fare, and the culturally authentic Levantine Restaurant with the menu featuring popular and creative Lebanese dishes curated by the Lebanese Terroir Culinary Artist and international Master Celebrity Chef, Joe Barza.
Leisure facilities include a private beach, a stunning outdoor pool, signature Eforea Spa and a Kids Club. The 24- hour business center and 6 meeting rooms cater to the needs of the modern business traveler.
Hilton Doha The Pearl is steps away from entertainment and dining options at Porto Arabia and Medina Centrale districts of The Pearl, and a 10-minute drive from the business district of West Bay. Hamad International Airport can be reached in only 30 minutes.
DoubleTree by Hilton Doha – Al Sadd
Opening Date: December 2019
DoubleTree by Hilton Doha – Al Sadd features 139 modern guest rooms including 16 suites featuring elegant décor and 5 fully-equipped meeting rooms. You will enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, for your work or personal needs.
The property is close to many activities that range from informative to fun. As one of the state’s oldest mixed-use districts, Al Sadd provides great shopping opportunities and fun activities. Mirqab Mall is a shopping destination with high-end brand stores, restaurants, supermarket, and a movie theater, with a water fountain helping to provide opulent settings, within the walking distance from the hotel. The magnificent National Museum of Qatar in Doha that features modern architecture on the exterior and historical pieces within, is only a short taxi ride away. The Museum of Islamic Art, a cultural must-see for the city of Doha, presents great artworks for the eye to behold.
Choose from an impressive collection of restaurants and bars within the hotel. Indo-Chin restaurant is an open-kitchen restaurant that specializes in a wide variety of Asian cuisine including Indian, Thai, Chinese and Philipino cuisine. The service is fun, friendly and informal. OPEN restaurant is an all-day-dining experience that transports guests through the Mediterranean and Middle East with some of the most exciting cuisines from each region. StrEAT Culture Urban bar is a gastronomical journey through the streets of far-flung lands with a market-style menu. A fun and relaxed atmosphere, with an industrial and underground vibe.
The hotel also has an outdoor pool area where you can soak up the sun or go for a cool dip and keep up with your fitness routine in the gym.
2020
The Vyra Suites NH Collection Doha
Opening Date: H1 2020
Located in West Bay, Doha’s prominent business district, The Vyra Suites NH Collection Doha is a 228-key serviced apartment property. The new-build 44-story property is comprised of 72 one-bedroom, 144 two-bedroom, and 12 three-bedroom apartments as well as a restaurant, coffee shop, fully equipped gym, indoor swimming pool, kids’ club, teens room, and a number of meeting rooms.
The Plaza Doha Anantara Hotel & Suites
Opening Date: H1 2020
Located in the Um Ghuwelina area of the city, the 292-key property is approximately 15 minutes’ drive from Hamad International Airport. It features 118 guest rooms and 174 apartment suites. The Plaza Doha Anantara Hotel & Suites will include a large food and beverage offering which includes multiple dining options and a fully air-conditioned courtyard atrium anticipated to be the centerpiece of the property. Other facilities will include a spa and wellness area, a rooftop infinity swimming pool and an indoor pool, a kids’ club, a fully equipped gym and a 1,200 square meter ballroom along with six other meeting rooms.
B Premiere Hotel
Opening Date: Q2 2020
The B Premiere Hotel, a member of the Centara Boutique Collection, is a new 85-key boutique property located on Al Rawabi Street, within ten minutes’ drive from many of the city’s popular attractions, shopping malls and event venues, and 20 minutes by car from Hamad International Airport.
It features four room categories: City View, City View Suite King, Boutique Suite King, and Premiere Suite King. City View rooms range from 32–38 sqm, while suite accommodation measures 50–60 sqm. Every guestroom features a separate bathtub and rain shower.
The hotel’s dining venues include Zing café on the lobby level; Celeste Bistro, offering all-day dining; and Sheesh Lebanese Grill, the hotel’s signature rooftop restaurant. The hotel will be equipped with a Cenfit fitness center; swimming pool with Jacuzzi; separate male and female spas with steam rooms and saunas; flexible meeting room space; and a Cense by Cenvaree spa.
2021
We will update the article as new projects revealed.
Centara Grand Hotel Doha
Opening Date: Q4 2021
This property will offer 509 keys and it is now due to open in Q4, 2021.
Centara Al Bustan Hotel Doha
Opening Date: Q2 2021
The 167-key Centara Al Bustan Hotel Doha is currently under construction and is expected to open in the second quarter of 2021.
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