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Umm Salal Mohammed
Do a half‑day side trip from Doha; no overnight needed, 20 km (12 mi) north, about 25 min by car or 50 min by bus.Do a half‑day side trip from Doha; no overnight needed, 12 mi (20 km) north, about 25 min by car or 50 min by bus.
Umm Salal Mohammed is a small town north of Doha with historic towers and archaeological sites; a half‑day visit from Doha covers the main sights, no accommodation is needed.
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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
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
Emergency numbers for Umm Salal Mohammed999 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Umm Salal Mohammed, 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
- SafetyUmm Salal Mohammed is safe for tourists; main concerns are heat in summer and checking bus schedules.
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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 · 999 fire and 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.
- Getting aroundRoute 102 bus runs every ~30 min from Al Ghanim Bus Station, 50 min to town; car via D‑Ring Road north, 25 min drive.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedDoha hostel bed, a night, per personQAR 80
- Mid-range bedDoha hotel room (double), a night, per roomQAR 500
- High-end bedDoha hotel room (double), a night, per roomQAR 900
A day, not counting the bed: Budget QAR 100 · Mid QAR 200 · High QAR 350
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
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Feb
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°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
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
Jul
Avoid
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
Aug
Avoid
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
Sep
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Oct
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Nov–Mar. Avoid: May–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)), coolest Jan (13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C) low), wettest Jan (1 rain days), driest Jun (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Umm Salal Mohammed: 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
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
1 rd
Feb
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°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)
1 rd
May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
1 rd
Jun
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
0 rd
Jul
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
0 rd
Aug
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
0 rd
Sep
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
0 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
1 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
1 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°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
Route 102 bus runs every ~30 min from Al Ghanim Bus Station, 50 min to town; car via D‑Ring Road north, 25 min drive.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Barzan Towers
goDoor to door: 10 min total
Walk from town centre, 5 min
Free, climb for village views; best early morning or late afternoon.
Umm Salal Fortress
goDoor to door: 10 min total
Walk west from Barzan Towers, 5 min
Viewed from outside only; residence of Sheikh Jasim Bin Mohammed al‑Thani.
Prehistoric grave mounds (Umm Salal Ali)
goDoor to door: 20 min total
Drive north on Umm Shamal Rd, about 10 min
Free, burial mounds dating to Dilmun culture (c. 3000 BCE).
Al Wsel archaeological site
cautionDoor to door: 1 h
4WD drive off Al Khor Coastal Rd, about 30 min
Requires 4WD and GPS; remote desert site.
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.
None
No accommodation in town; stay in Doha and visit as a day trip.
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 150–250 excl. bed
- Mid
- QR 250–400 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Doha hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × QAR 300 | QAR 300 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × QAR 100 | QAR 100 |
| Route 102 bus ticket (one way)1 × QAR 30 · check | QAR 30 |
| Car rental (day, economy)1 × QAR 150 · check | QAR 150 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | QAR 58 |
| Trip total≈ QAR 638 per person per day, bed included | QAR 638 |
2026 estimate in QAR; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus timetables differ Sat‑Thu vs Friday; call Mowasalat (+974 4458 8888) to confirm.
- Barzan Towers were rebuilt in 2003 and are not original historic structures.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 999
- Fire and ambulance
- 999
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance999
Embassy
US consulate in Doha; other embassies also in Doha.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Route 102 bus Doha → Umm Salal Mohammed: about QR 30 each way, 50 min (check)
Say or show
- عفواً — Excuse me / Sorry (ʿafwan)
- شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
- كم السعر؟ — How much is it? (kam al‑siʿr?)
- 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 Umm Salal Mohammed. 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 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Visit as a side trip from Doha; combine with other northern towns (Al Khor, Al Shamal).
- Use Route 102 bus for low‑cost access; rent a car for flexibility to remote sites.
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