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Facilities

1. THE MUSEUM OF ISLAMIC ART 2. THE MUSEUM OF ISLAMIC ART
PARK
The Museum of Islamic Art represents Islamic
art from three continents over 1,400 years. MIA Adjacent to the museum is MIA Park where you
is the flagship of Qatar Museums which, under can stroll, grab coffee or participate in activities
the leadership of its Chairperson H.E. Sheikha or just gaze at the Doha skyline from the best
Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, is vantage point in the city. MIA Park is the perfect
transforming the State of Qatar into a cultural place to take a stroll or for your children to run
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capital of the Middle East. around in complete safety. There is also
now the facility of renting bicycles, Qatar
Through safeguarding masterpiece collections Museums announced that Bike rentals for
of Islamic art and showcasing extraordinary adults and children are now available in MIA
exhibitions, MIA shares knowledge, spreading Park and are located near the carousel. Rental
curiosity, understanding, and joy. MIA houses a tickets can be purchased at the carousel
collection of artistic objects gathered from portacabin. (13)
around the Islamic world with a mission to
serve the cultural, artistic and social needs of
visitors. (12)
3. DOHA CORNICHE
The all-too familiar 7 kilometer-baywalk is a common destination for anyone wanting to catch the
weekend afternoon sun. Doha’s Corniche has plenty of things to keep you occupied: take a walk, use
the fitness equipment or go on a short dhow trip around the bay for just a few riyals. If you’re out for a
walk, this place is still the best place to start. Park your car near the Museum of Islamic Art and walk your
way down to the coffee shop down the other side. Grab a cup and walk back. (20)
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