All throughout the year, despite the climate in the Arabian Peninsula, parents have a lot of choices on where to take their kids for the weekend, a holiday, or a birthday celebration. Generally, parents will find Doha to be a huge playground for their kids of all ages. From theme parks to beaches and play places, Doha seems to have everything for your adventurous little kiddos. Have fun browsing our list of the top things to do in Doha with the kids.
Cost: QAR 160 to 235
If you are planning an enthusiastic time amidst luxury, thrilling activities, delicious food, and games, without a doubt visit Doha Quest. Located within the beautiful Doha Oasis, the entertainment zone is brimmed with adrenaline-heavy thrill rides, media-controlled simulators, virtual reality experiences, and other family-friendly attractions making it the best indoor theme park in Qatar. The park’s signature ride; EpiQ Coaster is crowned as the world’s tallest indoor roller coaster, and Magma Blast, the world’s tallest indoor drop tower. The story-based concept of the amusement park attracts guests from all age groups.
Designed into three theme zones, past, present and future, the park is a timeless zone offering a fascinating lifetime experience. Feel the past at ‘Oryxville’, the present at ‘City of Imagination’, and the future at ‘Gravity’ with numerous characters and fun-filled rides. The 32,000 sqm indoor experiential theme park with a myriad of interactive games, roller coasters, and fun activities is one of the best places to visit in Qatar with your family. One can also celebrate birthday parties here like never before. There are opulent restaurants in the park including Planet Hollywood Doha, Sarab Kiosk, Space Cantina, and Quest Café to delight your taste buds. Indulge in a shopping spree and buy the best souvenirs from the Time Quest Store.
Address: Doha Oasis, Al Khaleej Street, Doha, Qatar
Operational Hours
Monday & Tuesday | 8.30 am – 7.30 pm
Wednesday to Saturday | 2.00 pm – 10.00 pm
Juniors (4 -12 yo): QAR 160
Adults (13 yo+): QAR 235
Kids below 4: Free of charge
(Prices include complimentary digital memories)
For more information about the tickets visit: tickets.dohaquest.com
Cost: $4.9
All kids love to go to the mall where they can run around, buy new toys, eat dessert, watch a movie, and play. At the Landmark Shopping Mall located at Al Shamal Road in Doha, kids will have a special mall experience. They can do the usual mall stuff, of course, and go to a circus inside a shopping mall. Let’s see if this doesn’t excite your kids. Inside the Circus Land Park, kids can ride six major attractions, including a carousel, an airplane flyover, an inflatable slide, trampolines, and bumper cars. They can also play video games or crawl and run around the four-story soft play area. Likewise, the Circus Land Park is a one-stop place for playing, getting a haircut (Little Jungle Kid’s Salon), and dining (Circus Land food court). See, you have found something to do with the kids in a typical shopping mall. All you need is look around and explore.
Cost: $13 to $27
Are your children hungry for some action-filled adventure? Take them to the Megapolis at The Pearl. This state-of-the-art entertainment center offers the most thrilling activities for your little boys. Inside the Megapolis, they can play in the arcade or do sports in an indoor location, such as golf, bowling, billiards, and darts. The kids can also loiter and sing their hearts out in private karaoke rooms. If they want more action-packed games, they can proceed to high-tech games inside the entertainment center as well. The Megapolis boasts of a collection of tech games and an action zone with ultra-modern simulators (F1 race cars, Boeing 747, F16 fighter jets). Your kids will surely thank you for taking them to this sophisticated gaming haven.
Cost: $13.7
Kids love to eat, especially goodies which are sweet enough for their taste buds. Pancakes, anyone? At Café Ceramique located in the Old Airport Area, you and your kids can have a lovely time bonding over a plate of yummy banana pancakes and painting ceramics. Yes, that’s correct, Café Ceramique is not like your ordinary café which only offers food and drinks. This café is highly regarded for the artistic and fun gastronomic experience it offers. While your kids munch on the fluffy pancakes, they can paint and decorate the mugs, bowls, and plates. What’s even exciting is you are allowed to take the painted ceramics home. Such a cute bonding experience with your little darlings, don’t you think?
Cost: $1.3 to $13.7
A popular mall in Doha, the Villagio Mall is something you and your kids should not miss. This mall boasts of a huge indoor theme park called the Gondolania, which is definitely a child’s dream as it has every type of physical activity he craves. The largest family entertainment center in Doha, Gondolania Indoor Theme Park is the ultimate treat you can give your kids. They can play in the arcade. They can drive bumper cars on ice, do ice skating (in an Olympic-size ice skating rink), play laser tag, race go karts, play bowling and billiards, jump on trampolines, ride a roller coaster or the Ferris wheel, watch a 4D movie, experience the horror-themes monorail and the free-fall drop tower, or even ride a gondola around the mall. Smaller kids can stay and play as long as they want in the huge soft-play area for toddlers. Everyone in the family will want to return to this amazing place in Doha!
Cost: $32.9 to $49.4
Want to go for a quick splash? Try the Aqua Park Qatar at Salwa Road in Doha. This is an easy place to spot, because it is located next to the Air Base and measures more than 50,000 square meters. The Aqua Park Qatar should be in your must-go-to list of kiddie adventures in Doha, as it has more than 15 exciting water attractions for the young and adults alike. Some attractions your kids will surely love are the lazy river, lagoon pool, bumper boats, four-story tube slides, Jacuzzi cave, wave pool, and a 2,000-gallon tipping bucket. Your kids will surely find it difficult to say no to the inviting water and adventure in the Aqua Park Qatar. Go, and plan your family outing to the Aqua Park this weekend!
Cost: $26
Are you fed up with watching you kids’ eyes glued to your smartphone or the playstation playing games all day? Do you want them to stretch those bones and muscles, but can’t get them to stand for an hour or two when playing their favorite video games? We just have the perfect answer for your struggle – CanDo Doha. This entertainment center for kids, which is found inside the Gate Mall at West Bay, allows kids to get physically active while playing digital games. CanDo Doha is an original Qatar-developed concept with the aim to design an interactive and scientifically educational environment for young ones. While playing their favorite video games, the players are required to do some jumping, cycling, rowing, or dancing. This way, they will not spend the whole day just sitting and facing the screen.
Cost: $4.12 to $8.24
An animal-themed children’s attraction located inside the Hyatt Plaza, Jungle Zone boasts of an indoor theme park with various attractions for the kids and kids at heart. At Jungle Zone, kids can have fun riding roller coasters, bumper cars, bumper boats, race cars, flume rides, and indoor water rides, among others. They can play video games and carnival games. Kids can also enjoy one of the theme park’s main attractions, called the 7D Dark Ride, where they engage in a multisensory game. Or if they want to experience the zip line, they can do it at Jungle Zone, too! Besides these exhilarating rides, Jungle Zone offers a unique experience because of its jungle-themed ambience. Its employees dress up as playful jungle animals to greet and assist the kids. There is also a nifty nest art area where kids can have a quiet time making art. Even toddlers have their own soft play area.
If you want your kids to be skilled in a specific sport, like football or baseball, you can enroll them in Aspire Zone. This sporting hub in Doha is a venue for various national sporting competitions and training. It boasts of many state-of the-art sporting facilities to better train prospective national athletes.Whether your kid wants to improve his talent in football, badminton, or any other sport, this is the perfect place for them to train over the summer or school break. While waiting for the kids to finish training, your family can enjoy a picnic under the huge trees within the area.
Cost: $1.37
Not in the mood for extra-strenuous activities but want to go out and have fun? Well,the Al Khor Park in Doha has recently been opened to the public, after a $68 million renovation which lasted for 6 years. Today, the park is one of the most popular spots for families in Doha. In the Al Khor Park, kids can experience and enjoy the aviary, water fountains, a waterfall, lovely green spaces for running and having picnics, a small zoo, a basketball court, an amphitheater, cafeterias, skating area, and even a battery-operated train which goes around the entire park space. What a great way to bond with your kids, right?
Cost: $13.7 to $54.9
Doha has a lot of beaches for those who are always craving for some “vitamin sea”. There’s the Katara Beach, the Umm Bab Family Beach, and the Fuwairit Beach, which are probably the best beaches you can visit in Doha. In Katara Beach, kids can build sandcastles and play several watersports. The Katara Beach has 1.5 kilometers of beach line, which allows kids to run around and play games on the shore. Your whole family can even enjoy a lovely gondola ride. The beach also features a 32,700-square-meter garden with more than 200 varieties of plants. Meanwhile, in Fuwairit Beach, your whole family can enjoy a calmer sea and a sandier shore. The Fuwairit Beach has zero facilities unlike the Katara Beach, so this is best for families who just want to enjoy a family picnic. Another choice for a beach outing is the Umm Bab Family Beach, which is situated 80 miles west of Doha. Also known as the Palm Tree Beach because of the many palms within its vicinity, the Umm Bab Family Beach is a part of the Alreem natural reserve. The beach resort features an area for families and a shallow beach, which is perfect for the kids to have a safe and enjoyable swimming experience. The Umm Bab Beach is your ideal resort if you value privacy in your family outing. See, there is no shortage of beaches if ever you want to take a dip in the refreshing waters to counter Doha’s hot weather.
Cost: Free
A must-have when planning an activity with the kids is an outing at the park. Best for families who love want to go out with less planning and less expenses, the Al Hamam Park has various features to make kids enjoy a simple but memorable day. At this park located beside the Landmark Mall at the Al Markhiya Street, kids can take a peek inside caves, do skating, play ball games, and run around on the shaded playgrounds. You can bring mats and a picnic basket, too.
Cost: $2.75 to $10.99
This next item on the list is a rather distinct, adventurous, and productive activity for your kids. If you want them to learn how to ride horses, you should go the Al Shaqab stables and equine education center located in the Education City. Equestrianism does not discriminate on age, so at a young age (as early as six), children can learn the history of riding and develop passion and talent for it. Truly, this is an experience your kids will be excited to share to their friends.
Cost: $37 to $50
Dune bashing is a popular activity in Doha, and you can’t let the kids miss this adventure. Riding a 4×4 in a desert will surely excite the little ones. Moreover, this is the perfect chance to explore the deserts of Doha without having to mind the hot weather. We highly recommend the services of QIT Qatar and QIA Qatar for your family dune bashing adventure.
Teddy bears are special toys kids around the world dearly love. Hugging these fluffy stuffed toys has a huge psychological advantage, too. Located at the Lagoona Mall in West Bay, Doha, Build-A-Bear has a workshop for kids to make their very own teddy bear from scratch. They can design what it looks like, how it dresses, and give it a special name. Build-A-Bear is open daily, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturdays until Wednesdays, from 10:00 a.m. to 12 midnight on Thursdays, and from 2:00 p.m. to 12 midnight on Fridays.
Cost: $27 to $95
Last one on our activity recommendations is a picnic brunch at the Ritz-Carlton, where your little boys can splurge on delicious food and drinks with a Marvel comic theme. To join the brunch, the kids can dress up as superheroes. The staff of the Lagoon Ritz-Carlton are also dressed up in costumes. The food presentations are illustrated with superhero-themed designs. Also, the kids can get their kids painted and they can play in the bouncy castle. The Superhero picnic brunch at the Ritz-Carlton is open every Friday, 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Kids will always be kids. They want to play all day, make new friends, and cherish memories. In Doha, kids can have the best time of their lives with the various activities we listed above.
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what a appreciable post.it give me so much ideas when i finally visited.
By arham (Jun, 2023) |