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QatarTravel Tips

Everything you need to know before you go.

Vibe
🐪Dunes
🛍️Souqs
🦅Falconry
🏢Futurism
☕Coffee
🏝️Resorts

Peak Season

NOVEMBER - MARCH

Best Experience
Feels LikeWinter
Temperature14 — 26°C

Local patterns vary by region.

Shoulder Season

APRIL - MAY

Budget Friendly
Feels LikeSpring
Temperature22 — 38°C

Local patterns vary by region.

Off Season

JUNE - OCTOBER

Avoid
Feels LikeSummer
Temperature30 — 45°C

Local patterns vary by region.

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Chat

WhatsApp

App
The primary communication app used for everything from business inquiries to personal chats.
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Money

Apple Pay / Google Pay

App
Contactless mobile payments are accepted almost everywhere.

Ooredoo Money

App
A popular local digital wallet for quick mobile transactions.
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Utility

Google Maps

App
Essential for navigating the city, driving, and checking public transit routes.

Sila

App
Qatar's integrated public transport app for planning journeys across metro, tram, and bus networks.
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Delivery

Talabat

App
The dominant food and grocery delivery application in the country.

Snoonu

App
A popular local alternative for fast food and everyday retail deliveries.
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Transport

Uber

App
Widely available and reliable for getting around Doha and beyond.

Karwa Taxi

App
Official government taxis, generally easy to find and slightly cheaper than ride-hailing apps.
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Travel Cards

Standard Travel Card

Card
Reusable top-up card required for tapping in and out of the Doha Metro and Lusail Tram.
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THE DAILY TARGET

3 Premium Meals + Coffee$65.00
Daily Transport & Buffer$25.00
Activities & Entry Fees$20.00
Daily Spend Target$110.00
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TIPPING GUIDE

No specific tipping customs recorded.

"When in doubt, rounding up to the nearest bill is always a safe strategy."

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LOCAL TRANSPORT

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Uber

Single Trip
$5 — 15
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Doha Metro

Single Trip
$0.55 — 1.65

"Public transit (BTS/MRT) is the fastest way to bypass gridlock."

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Talk Basics

EnglishPronunciation
Hello
Sa-wat-deeSawatdee
Thank You
Khop-koonKhop Khun
Excuse Me
Kor-toadKor Toad
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Pay & Buy

EnglishPronunciation
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Eat & Drink

EnglishPronunciation
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Help & Safety

EnglishPronunciation
Help!
Chu-ay-duayChuay Duay!
Hospital
Rong-pa-ya-baanRong Phayabaan
Police
Tam-ruatTam Ruat
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Polite Refusal

EnglishPronunciation
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Utility

EnglishPronunciation
Emergency Contacts
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Police / Tourist1155
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Medical / Ambulance1669