Beaches · Doha · Qatar
The best beaches in and near Doha
Where to swim and spend a beach day, and when the water is warm.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
The best-known beach is Katara Beach (About 15 minutes by taxi from West Bay). The sea is usually warm enough for a comfortable swim (21°C+) in March–December.
Key facts
- Beaches in this guide
- 4
- Swimming season
- March–December
- Warmest sea
- 33°C (91°F)
The beaches
About 15 minutes by taxi from West Bay · Families and water sports
1.Katara Beach
A well-kept beach at Katara Cultural Village with calm water, sunbeds and water sports, for an entry fee.
About 25 minutes south of Doha · A beach and souq combination
2.Al Wakrah Beach
A public beach beside the restored Al Wakrah souq, with shallow water and seafood restaurants nearby.
About 60 km south, 1 hour by car · Dunes, camels and the desert edge
3.Sealine Beach
A long beach backed by dunes near Mesaieed, used as the starting point for Inland Sea tours, with camel rides and quad bikes nearby.
About 90 km north, 1 hour 15 minutes by car · Quiet nature and clear water
4.Fuwairit Beach
A remote northern beach with clear water and a turtle-nesting area; parts close during the nesting season, usually spring and early summer.
Sea temperature by month
| Month | Sea | Air high |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20°C (68°F) | 22°C (72°F) |
| February | 19°C (66°F) | 23°C (73°F) |
| March | 21°C (70°F) | 27°C (81°F) |
| April | 24°C (75°F) | 33°C (91°F) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 39°C (102°F) |
| June | 31°C (88°F) | 42°C (108°F) |
| July | 33°C (91°F) | 42°C (108°F) |
| August | 33°C (91°F) | 41°C (106°F) |
| September | 32°C (90°F) | 39°C (102°F) |
| October | 30°C (86°F) | 35°C (95°F) |
| November | 26°C (79°F) | 30°C (86°F) |
| December | 22°C (72°F) | 24°C (75°F) |
Staying near the beach
$$$ · Best for families, luxury and beach
West Bay
Doha's skyline of glass towers holds most of the big international hotels, many with private beaches, pools and licensed bars and restaurants. The Corniche promenade starts here, City Center Doha mall is in the middle of the district, and the Red Line metro runs through it to Msheireb and the airport.
- Good
- Hotel beaches and pools; Metro access; Plenty of restaurants with alcohol licences
- Watch out
- Car-oriented streets; Little traditional character
- Nearby
- Doha Corniche, City Center Doha, Katara Cultural Village
Getting to the beaches
- Metro — Driverless trains run on the Red, Green and Gold lines with clean, air-conditioned stations.
- Tram — The Lusail Tram links Lusail's marina, boulevard and Place Vendôme mall; a free tram loops around Msheireb Downtown; and the Education City tram connects the campus buildings, library and Mathaf.
- Bus — Free Metrolink feeder buses connect many metro stations with surrounding neighbourhoods, and Mowasalat (Karwa) runs public bus routes across the city.
- Car — Roads are wide and fast, and a rental car is useful for Zubarah, Al Khor and the north.
Beach-weather months
Days of 24°C (75°F) or more with no more than nine rainy days come in March–December. The busiest of those is December, so book early.
Beach safety
Street crime is low, and the main risks are heat and road traffic. Drink plenty of water, limit midday walking from April to October, and cross roads at signals. Laws on public behaviour, alcohol and drugs are strict and enforced. Swim at lifeguarded beaches where possible and follow local flag warnings.
Questions travellers ask
+Does Doha have beaches?
Yes: Katara Beach, Al Wakrah Beach, Sealine Beach and Fuwairit Beach.
+When is the sea warm enough to swim in Doha?
Usually March–December, when the sea averages 21°C or more.
+What is the best beach near Doha?
Katara Beach: A well-kept beach at Katara Cultural Village with calm water, sunbeds and water sports, for an entry fee.