Combining elegance and comfort, boutique establishments Arumaila, Al Jasra, Musheireb, Najd, Al Mirqab, Al Bidda, Bismillah, Al Najada and Al Jomrok are small and intimate -- while maintaining the luxury standards that have come to define a Doha stay.

Make sure to enjoy a meal in one of their balconies or roof terraces while soaking up the breathtaking views of the Doha skyline.

Another plus of booking a room here? The hotels are within walking distance of the magnificent, palm tree-lined Corniche and the unrivaled Museum of Islamic Art, designed by Chinese-American starchitect I.M. Pei.

Grab bargain souvenirs

Looking for treats for your nearest and dearest? You can choose from little treasures like leather items, beautiful lamps and intricate handicrafts to more peculiar mementoes such as salt and pepper shakers shaped in the form of a couple dressed in traditional clothing and old photos of Qatar printed on foam canvasses.

Other classic souvenirs on offer are Arab dallah (coffee pots), Bedouin weaving, embroidered pashminas, baskets and kelims.

Check out local art

More than just a place to shop and eat, Souq Waqif also hosts a number of art galleries and exhibition spaces.

At the heart of it all is the aptly-named Souq Waqif Art Center, located near the end of the market's central road.

Inside, the corridors of the big hall are lined up with rows of working stations regularly frequented by talented local and international artists.

Right behind are a series of temporary exhibition spaces showcase creations often depicting aspects of Qatari life and representations of current events. If it's up to your liking, the center is also the place to have a portrait of you and your company.

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