Major city · Qatar
Al Wakrahالوكرة
One evening or half‑day visit is enough; plan 4–6 h for souq, museum and beach.
Al Wakrah is a quiet coastal town south of Doha with a historic souq, a small museum, a family beach and a modest shopping mall. All main attractions lie within a 2‑km radius, so a single half‑day covers the highlights; add extra time if you want to relax on the beach.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- QAR
- Best months
- Nov–Mar
- avoid May–Sep (very hot)
- Airport
- DOH
- Nights
- 0–1
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 4
- Qatar ↗Check entry rules for your passport on the official Visit Qatar and Hayya pages only; lookalike sites charge extra.
- Qatar ↗Alcohol is served only in licensed hotel bars and restaurants; do not bring it into the country or drink in public.
- Qatar ↗Dress modestly in public: shoulders and knees covered for everyone; swimwear only at beaches and hotel pools.
- Qatar ↗In Ramadan, do not eat, drink or smoke in public during daylight.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Al Wakrah999 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance999
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Al Wakrah, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?QAR (riyal) is pegged to the US dollar at about 3.64.Qatar-wide
- SIM or eSIMOoredoo and Vodafone Qatar sell tourist SIMs at Hamad arrivals and in malls; passport needed.Qatar-wide
- Tap waterTap water is desalinated and treated to international standards; most residents still drink bottled water, which is cheap.Qatar-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 10% if no service charge is on the bill.Qatar-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets D/G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 240 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Qatar-wide
- SafetyAl Wakrah is safe for tourists; standard caution with personal belongings and heat in summer.
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- RestroomsClean Western toilets in malls, museums, metro stations and petrol stations, with a water spray hose.Qatar-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFriday mornings are quiet until after midday prayers; the metro opens at 14:00 on Fridays.Friday mornings are quiet until after midday prayers; the metro opens at 2:00 PM on Fridays.Qatar-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDOH Hamad International Airport (20 km (12 mi) north, 25 min by car in good traffic).DOH Hamad International Airport (12 mi (20 km) north, 25 min by car in good traffic).
- Getting aroundBuses 109 and 119 run every 5–20 min, 30‑min to town centre; Red Line metro stops at Al Wakrah north edge; taxis 20 min from Doha…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeQR 5–8
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))QR 25–35
- Metro or bus rideMetro ticketQR 5
- Museum or sight ticketBeach entryFree
- Budget bedHostel dormitory bed, a night, per personQAR 50
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per roomQAR 250
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per roomQAR 400
A day, not counting the bed: Budget QAR 30 · Mid QAR 60 · High QAR 120
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DOH Hamad International Airport (20 km (12 mi) north, 25 min by car in good traffic)DOH Hamad International Airport (12 mi (20 km) north, 25 min by car in good traffic)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Feb
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Mar
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Apr
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jun
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jul
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Aug
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Sep
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Oct
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Best: Nov–Mar. Avoid: May–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)), coolest Jan (14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) low), wettest Jan (1 rain days), driest Apr (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Al Wakrah: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
1 rd
Feb
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
1 rd
Mar
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
0 rd
May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
0 rd
Jun
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
0 rd
Jul
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
0 rd
Aug
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
0 rd
Sep
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
0 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
0 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
1 rd
Dec
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
1 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Buses 109 and 119 run every 5–20 min, 30‑min to town centre; Red Line metro stops at Al Wakrah north edge; taxis 20 min from Doha; car 25 min via Al‑Wakrah Highway.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
- Doha full guide14 km (8.7 mi)8.7 mi (14 km) north-west of Al Wakrah
From Doha: Car or metro and taxi, about 25 min south · Half a day
- Manama full guide160 km (99 mi)99 mi (160 km) north-west of Al Wakrah
- Dubai full guide370 km (230 mi)230 mi (370 km) east of Al Wakrah
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Doha
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Metro Red Line or bus 109, 30 min
Visit museums, souq and corniche; easy for a half‑day.
Al Zubarah Fort
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h
Bus 119 to Al‑Wukair, then taxi 30 min
Check opening days; long travel for a day.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Time Rako Hotel
Near Mesaieed Road, close to the beach and souq
Al Siraaj Wakra Inn Apartments
Serviced apartments, free Wi‑Fi, breakfast
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- QR 30–45 incl. meals
- Mid
- QR 60–100 incl. meals
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 1 night × QAR 150 | QAR 150 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × QAR 30 | QAR 30 |
| Bus 109/119 round‑trip1 × QAR 15 · check | QAR 15 |
| Metro Red Line ticket one‑way1 × QAR 5 · check | QAR 5 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | QAR 20 |
| Trip total≈ QAR 220 per person per day, bed included | QAR 220 |
2026 estimate in QAR; flights and transport passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | QR 5–8 |
| Shawarma | QR 12–20 |
| Taxi (5 km) | QR 25–35 |
| Metro ticket | QR 5 |
| Beach entry | Free |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus timetables differ on weekends; call Mowasalat (+974 4458 8888) to confirm.
- Al Wakrah Museum is closed for refurbishment – check before visiting.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 999
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Emergency
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Embassy
US Consulate in Doha; other embassies in Doha.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus 109/119 Doha → Al Wakrah: ≈ QR 15, 30 min
- Metro Red Line Doha ↔ Al Wakrah: QR 5 one way
Say or show
- عفواً — Excuse me / Sorry (ʿafwan)
- شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
- بكم؟ — How much is it? (bikam?)
- أين الحمام؟ — Where is the bathroom? (ayna al‑ḥammām?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Al Wakrah. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Mar · avoid May–Sep (very hot) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a metro pass for Doha‑Al Wakrah round‑trip.
- Combine beach visit with dinner at a waterfront restaurant.
Sources
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