Wyndham Grand Regency Doha

Urban Souqs & Contemporary Trappings

See the local flavor of Qatar combined with regional influences from the moment you step out of the hotel. The emergence of Qatar as a major global player in the new economy has transformed the capital city Doha into a vibrant world city. But it still remains the charming seaside city where fun lovers come again and again for the good times.

Arts & Cultural

• Qatar National Museum - QNM includes many displays relating to the geological history of Qatar as well as a collection of Islamic artifacts and relics from ancient times.
• Museum of Islamic Art - Museum of Islamic Art houses a magnificent collection of artworks dating from the 7th to the 19th century, representing the full scope of Islamic art.
• Qatar National Theatre - Qatar National Theatre hosts a number of plays & performances from artists around the gulf and from all over the world.

Points of Interest

• ASPIRE Park - Aspire Park is a surpisingly large and green park, complete with children's play area, football piches, greenery and trees.
• Doha Zoo - Doha Zoo is considered to be a relaxing place for the young and old, where you can watch the different types of animals and take a walk among the different stations.
• Souq Waqif - Literally translated to "the standing market," this shopping destination is renowned for selling traditional garments, spices, handicrafts, and souvenirs. It is also home to dozens of restaurants serving cuisines from all over the world, as well as Shisha lounges. Although this market dates back at least a hundred years, it has been recently restored back to its original glory. It is now considered one of the top tourist destinations within Doha.
• Katara-Cultural Village - Katara, with its traditional architecture hosts numerous community and cultural facilities, and includes a retail complex, theatres, a resort, outdoor plaza for public events as well as different types of restaurants.
• The Pearl - The Pearl is a rediscovered island with fine homes, shops and restaurants featuring the world's best known brands, as well as a water-side heaven of marine activities.

Shopping

• City Center-Doha - With over 370 retail shops City Center Doha provides a wide variety of famous international, regional and local retail brands and services, spread across five floors.
• The Landmark Mall - Landmark Mall is home to many middle and high-end international brands along with a variety of entertainment avenues for all family members.
• Villaggio Mall - Located in the Aspire Zone, Villaggio is the most sought after destination in Qatar for top-of-the-line luxury brands with a Venetian-style interior.
• Al Asmakh Mall - Al Asmakh Mall, also referred to as Centerpoint Mall, is a large shopping center owned by Regency Group in Al Sadd area. It also houses a children's entertainment area and a food court.

Sports & Amusements

• ASPIRE Zone - Qatar's Aspire Zone boasts some of the world's finest sport stadia and venues offering a unique sport, sports medicine, research and education destination for the international sports industry.
• Doha Gulf Club - Doha Golf Club boasts an 18 hole Championship course, a 9 hole Academy course, an enormous driving range and putting green, 8 artificial lakes as well as a graceful landscaping with a traditional Arabic style clubhouse.
• Qatar Bowling Center - QBC features 32 synthetic lanes of bowling, automatic pin setters with Qubica automatic scoring, bumper lanes for the children (for kids ages 8 years old and below), different types of amenities and a wide parking space.

Festivals & Events

• Doha Food Festival - Doha Food Destival, organized by Qatar Tourism Authority, is usually held during the month of February, next to the Doha Exhibition Center. Chefs will showcase their signature dishes for the public at the festival in family- friendly atmosphere.
• Doha Tribeca Film Festival - International film makers and lovers unite to generate awareness and understanding of Arab history and progressive Arab culture and society. The event takes place in October.
• International Wedding Exhibition Doha (IWED) - The International Wedding Exhibition Doha (IWED) is the leading exhibition for designers, wedding planners and wedding service providers in the Middle East. It is usually held during the month of March.