Doha & Qatar Travel News
Real travel and tourism news about Doha and Qatar — events, openings and changes worth knowing before you visit. Not a blog about this website.
We track genuine developments that actually affect a trip to Doha: major cultural events, new attractions, shifts in visitor numbers, and changes to how the city welcomes travellers. Each story below links back to its original source, and we favour paraphrased summaries over lifted copy — if you want the full detail, follow the link through.
Dadu, Children's Museum of Qatar, Set to Open in 2026
A major new family-friendly attraction, the Dadu Children's Museum of Qatar, is set to open in Doha in 2026, adding to the city's growing roster of family attractions.
Read more →Qatar Airways Expands to Over 150 Destinations for Summer 2026
Qatar Airways has expanded its network to more than 150 destinations from Doha as of 16 June 2026, with new routes and increased frequencies for the summer schedule.
Read more →Doha Named GCC Tourism Capital for 2026
The GCC's tourism ministers have unanimously named Doha the Gulf Tourism Capital for 2026, building on Qatar's 2023 recognition as Arab Tourism Capital.
Read more →Art Basel Makes Its Middle East Debut in Doha
Art Basel Qatar's inaugural edition ran February 5–7, 2026 at M7 and the Doha Design District — the fair's first-ever edition in the Middle East.
Read more →Qatar Tourism Heads Into 2026 on Record Growth
Qatar recorded around 1.13 million international arrivals in the first quarter of 2026 alone, continuing a strong run for the country's tourism sector.
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