Special treat: The Four Seasons (fourseasons.com/doha) is perhaps the most upmarket address in town, with Nobu set to open in the autumn. Doubles from £290, room only.
Mid-range: Musheireb (musheireb.com) is one of five newly opened boutique hotels in Doha’s ancient market, Souq Waqif. Guests can use all facilities of the other hotels. Doubles from £190, room only.
On a budget “Budget” is a relative word in Doha, but the new Amari (amari.com/doha) has a great location just a short walk from Souq Waqif. No alcohol served. Doubles from £90 per night.
10pm: Join the locals for a stroll along the Corniche. A late-evening promenade is the best time to walk, when the heat is bearable and there are soft breezes from the water.
Day one 9am: Get out early before the day becomes too hot. It’s worth taking a city tour. Highlights include a wander through the cultural village at Katara, with its wide, waterfront promenade.
If you feel the need to shop, combine a visit to the City Centre mall with a stop at the Noodle House (thenoodlehouse.com) - excellent South Asian food at “normal” prices (£6 to £9 per main course).
The Museum of Islamic Art (mia.org.qa; free) is one of Doha’s biggest draws. The vast space is a clever mix of New York’s Guggenheim and Istanbul’s Yeni Camii mosque.
Cocktails and dinner at the W Hotel (whoteldoha.com). The polar opposite of shisha and shish in Souq Waqif, it’s like stepping into Manhattan.
