Doha is not an ideal resort for a family vacation. To begin with, Qatar's center of business and commerce (and that's exactly Doha's reputation) is hardly a resort at all. On the other hand, everything is provided here, including excellent infrastructure for vacation with children. In addition, the country has allocated a huge budget for the development of tourism infrastructure.
Entertainment for kids in Doha
If you're traveling to Qatar on vacation with kids, you'll want to plan two places to visit right away - the zoo and the huge Aladdin's Kingdom amusement park.
Doha Zoo
The zoo will never leave kids indifferent - especially since there are many truly rare and endangered animals to see in Doha. For example, the Oryx, the national animal of Qatar, is the zoo's pride. It's also worth checking out the pavilion with the great apes, as well as seeing Dahurian cranes, blunt-nosed crocodiles, celestial buffalo, and maned wolves - which are the zoo's special pride as part of its wildlife protection and breeding efforts.
The zoo has plenty of activities for kids, and there's a moon park nearby, so you won't be bored.
Address: Furousiya St, Doha 820, Doha, Qatar
Open hours: 09:00 to 18:00
Prices: adult tickets are 5 riyals, and children's tickets are 2 riyals.
Aladdin's Kingdom
The Aladdin's Kingdom amusement park in Doha features more than 20 rides for children, an artificial lagoon, a theater, many cafes, and separate seating areas for adults.
Address: West Bay, Doha, Ad Dawhah, Qatar
Open Hours: Mon-Sat from 16:00 to 22:00
City Center Mall
If you're looking for a fun-filled day out with the kids in Doha that everyone can enjoy, head to City Center Mall, Doha's largest mall. As well as stores and cafes, there's entertainment for kids, a water park, bowling alley, ice skating rink, children's playroom, and many other leisure activities.
