WHERE DESERT MEETS CITY
Luxury Qatar Holidays from the UK
~7 hrs
DIRECT FROM LONDON
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Why Qatar
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HAND-VETTED RESORTS
A Small Peninsula That Punches Above Its Weight
Qatar packs an extraordinary amount into a small peninsula. Doha's skyline rises in glass and steel above a corniche that curves along the Gulf; the Museum of Islamic Art is among the world's great buildings; Souq Waqif hums with spice, falcons and shisha smoke; and beyond the city, the dunes run down to the Inland Sea, where the desert meets the water in a way found almost nowhere else.
At HighStreet Holidays we don't simply book Qatar — we make the most of a compact, ultra-modern country: a city of striking architecture and world-class museums, paired with a desert escape to Khor Al Adaid.
With access to a carefully vetted portfolio of Doha's finest hotels, we build a Qatar that works as a short break or a longer stay.
Qatar surprises people. Give it a few days and its mix of bold architecture and deep tradition gets under your skin.
Signature Experiences
Moments That Linger
Beyond the skyline, Qatar rewards the curious. These are the experiences our clients come home remembering.
Museum of Islamic Art
I.M. Pei's final masterpiece, rising from its own island in the bay — one of the world's great collections of Islamic art in one of its great buildings.
Inland Sea (Khor Al Adaid)
A UNESCO-recognised wonder where the dunes run straight down into the sea. Reached by 4x4 across the desert, it's the most dramatic landscape in the country.
Souq Waqif
Doha's restored old market — spice and gold, falcons and shisha, courtyard restaurants and live music. The city's most atmospheric evening, by far.
The Corniche & Skyline
A seven-kilometre waterfront promenade curving below the West Bay skyline — best at dusk, by traditional dhow, as the towers light the water.
The Pearl & Lusail
Qatar's glittering new districts — marinas, boutiques and waterfront dining — a glimpse of the country's ultra-modern ambition beside the older city.
Desert & Dunes
Beyond Doha, the dunes await — dune drives, camel rides and a desert camp dinner, all within easy reach of the city.
Featured Properties
Where You'll Stay
Every hotel we feature has been carefully vetted by our specialists — the addresses our clients return to, year after year.
Recommended Packages
Curated for Every Occasion
Every package includes return flights from your nearest UK airport (lowest fares ex-London), private transfers, daily breakfast and selected experiences — tailored by your specialist.
Most Popular
5 Nights
Doha City Discovery
- Doha arrival (DOH) - chauffeured private transfer (~20 min)
- 5 nights at The St Regis Doha, deluxe room with marina view
- Bed & breakfast included
- Half-day Museum of Islamic Art & Souq Waqif private guided tour
- Private 4x4 inland sea safari to Khor Al Adaid
- Return flights from London airports
Signature Journey
7 Nights
Mandarin Oriental Doha
- Doha arrival - chauffeured private transfer to Msheireb (~20 min)
- 7 nights at Mandarin Oriental Doha, premier room
- Half board including dining at IZU and Liang
- Private chef dinner at Liang's chef's table
- Couples spa journey at the spa
- Return flights from London airports
Ultra Luxury
7 Nights
Banana Island Resort by Anantara
- Doha arrival - private transfer to Banana Island Marina, then 25-min catamaran to private island
- 7 nights at Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara, overwater villa with pool
- Half board across the resort's restaurants
- Private chef beach dinner under the stars
- Couples spa journey at Anantara Spa with desert mud treatments
- Return flights from London airports, premium cabin upgrade available
Looking for something different? Enquire below or call us on 020 3322 7866 and we'll curate a Qatar journey around you.
Best Time to Visit
When to Go
PEAK SEASON
November to March
The cool, sunny winter — warm days around 24-28C, comfortable for the city and the desert alike. The ideal time, and when Doha's cultural and sporting calendar is busiest.
SHOULDER
April & October
Hot but workable, with lower rates than peak. Good-value months at the edges of the comfortable season.
SUMMER (VERY HOT)
May to September
Fierce heat of 40-45C and high humidity. Days are spent indoors — Doha's malls, museums and hotels — with the lowest rates of the year.
EVENT SEASON
October to April
Doha's calendar of sport, art and culture clusters in the cooler months — a reason to time a visit to a major event, with the weather to enjoy it.
Sample Itinerary
A 4-Night Doha Journey
Every itinerary we create is bespoke — this is simply one way a perfect short break unfolds (and an ideal stopover).
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DAY 1 — ARRIVAL
UK to Doha
Your flight departs London — around seven hours direct with Qatar Airways — landing into the award-winning Hamad International. A private transfer, and the skyline greets you.
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DAY 2 — ART & OLD DOHA
Museum & Souq
The Museum of Islamic Art in the morning, then the spice, gold and falcons of Souq Waqif by evening — Qatar's modern ambition and its old soul in a single day.
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DAY 3 — THE DESERT
The Inland Sea
By 4x4 across the dunes to Khor Al Adaid, where the desert runs straight into the sea — a picnic, a swim and the country's most dramatic landscape.
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DAY 4 — THE NEW CITY
The Pearl & Skyline
The marinas and boutiques of The Pearl, a dhow along the corniche at dusk, and a final dinner beneath the West Bay towers.
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DAY 5 — FAREWELL
Final Morning & Departure
A last morning in the city before your short flight home — or onward, if Doha is your stopover to somewhere further.
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Practical Information
Everything You Need to Know
Getting There
- Direct flights from London — around 7 hours (Qatar Airways, British Airways)
- Connections from major regional UK airports
- An ideal stopover en route to Asia, Africa or Australasia
- Qatar is 3 hours ahead of the UK
Entry Requirements
- UK passport holders: free visa-free entry on arrival (a 30-day stay, extendable)
- Passport valid for at least 6 months
- Onward/return ticket and proof of accommodation
- A free 96-hour stopover visa is available for Qatar Airways transit passengers
Health & Safety
- No vaccinations legally required from the UK
- Routine vaccinations should be up to date
- Excellent, modern medical facilities
- Comprehensive travel insurance essential
Currency & Local Notes
- Qatari Riyal (QAR); cards accepted everywhere
- Alcohol served in licensed hotels and venues only
- Dress modestly in public areas
- English is widely spoken