Sky View Bar (La Cigale Hotel, 60 Suhaim Bin Hamad Street, Al Sadd Area, Doha) — this is the trendiest bar in Doha. On the 15th floor of the five-star La Cigale Hotel, you head down an anonymous corridor, through nondescript door marked ‘Sky View’, and suddenly you’re on a huge open-air balcony with vertigo- […]
Shehrazad Lounge Bar & Terrace (Radisson Blu Hotel, Rawdat Al Khail, Doha) – despite its name, this is a Irish-style sports popular with some expats. There are occasional comedy nights booked here, with comics jetted in from London’s Comedy Store.
Seven Nightclub (La Cigale Hotel, 60 Suhaim Bin Hamad Street, Al Sadd Area, Doha) — ‘7’ or ‘Seven’ (like Sky View Bar, is located within the La Cigale Hotel) is without a doubt one of the best establishments to come to Doha in recent years. The night club which houses 700 people, is white in […]
Qube (Radisson Blu Hotel, Rawdat Al Khail, Doha) — this spacious nightclub, buried deep in the Ramada complex, is the largest club in Doha. It offers a mixture of live music, visiting DJs – including a hook up with London’s “Ministry of Sound” – and has special nights for hip-hop, UK dance and Indian music. […]
Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (Opera House, Katara Cultural Village, Building 16, West Bay Lagoon area, Doha) – classical music lovers will be quite impressed with the line-up of musical events that’s frequently held here – complete with guests musicians from all corners of the globe. Spectators are advised to check the Orchestra’s website for upcoming events: […]
Pearl Lounge Club (Doha Marriott Hotel, Ras Abu Aboud Street, Doha) – near Doha International Airport and facing Doha Bay, this smart club has a reputation for mixing a good cocktail and insiders consider its cosmopolitan to be second to none. For those that like to nibble while they drink the pink, the Asian influenced […]
Madison Piano Bar (La Cigale Hotel, 60 Suhaim Bin Hamad Street, Al Sadd Area, Doha) — Madison is one of the hottest late-night bars in the city. Along with regular live music, the bar/club hosts popular Arabic singers every two months or so. A vaulted, fiber-optic laden ceiling hovers over fashionable media types lounging in […]
Lava (InterContinental Doha, Al Istiqla Road, West Bay, Doha) — one of Doha’s newest bars to heat up Doha’s party scene, Lava manages to pull a good crowd, whether a band’s playing or a DJ is on the decks. Fiery orange lighting sets the theme, and the few seating areas (bookings only at the weekend) […]
Jazz at Lincoln Center Doha (The St. Regis Doha, Al Gassar Resort, West Bay, Doha) – this is not a typo – Jazz at Lincoln Center (of New York City) is now offering its program of world class jazz events at the St. Regis in Qatar. In fact, famed musician Wynton Marsalis has developed a […]
Habanos (Ritz-Carlton Doha, West Bay Lagoon, Doha) — for cigar lovers, it doesn’t get better than this. Habanos boasts a free standing humidor stocked with premium cigars (including Cuban smokes) and a cellar of fine vintages. A selection of signature cocktails is also on the menu. Rich mahogany furnishings, low oversized sofas and easy chairs […]