The National Museum of Qatar itself is a standout architecture which I think is worth visiting by itself. Once inside, you are fully immersed in the full height videos as well as the interactive panels. The curated selections were visually attractive, innovative and also educational. We thought it was very well designed and definitely a museum for all ages.

The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) is unmissable. It is a striking monument that sits on its own island along the Corniche. The walk up to MIA is lined with palm trees and absolutely beautiful. The drop off area is located within the museum grounds but is not directly at the main museum entrance, so your view of the MIA is unblocked.

There is something otherworldly about the Qatari desert, it was a vast expanse where the dunes seem to ripple endlessly into the horizon. We enjoyed the thrill of dune bashing, the vastness and beauty of Qatar and then an amazing middle eastern feast in the middle of the desert.