Hidden places in The Pearl

The Pearl-Qatar island and surroundings.

Hidden Cafés

Volume Café, Qanat Quartier

The Pearl 1–2 hours Weekday afternoons; Nov–Mar for…
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Qanat Quartier, The Pearl Viewpoints & Sunsets

Qanat Quartier, The Pearl

The Pearl 1–3 hours Nov–Mar, sunrise or the…
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FAQs

FAQs: Hidden places in The Pearl

Is The Pearl open to the public?

Yes, The Pearl-Qatar is a man-made island district that anyone can visit, and its promenades, marinas and squares are free to walk around.

What is there to do at The Pearl?

Walk the marina at Porto Arabia, see the Venetian-inspired Qanat Quartier with its colourful buildings and canals, and eat at the waterfront restaurants. Evenings in the cooler months are the best time.

How do I get to The Pearl by public transport?

There is no metro station on the island; the nearest is Legtaifiya on the Red Line, from where you can take a Metrolink feeder bus where available or a short taxi ride.

Is The Pearl good for families?

Yes, the promenades are flat and pushchair-friendly, with plenty of cafés and ice-cream shops, and children enjoy the bridges and canals of Qanat Quartier. In the warmer months, go after sunset.