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Lusail, Qatar

Lusail is the third-largest city in Qatar after Doha and Al-Rayyan, and serves as an important economic hub. Located on the coast in the southern part of the municipality of Al Daayen, it lies about 23 kilometres (14 mi) north of the Doha city centre, just north of the West Bay Lagoon, covering over 38 square kilometres (15 sq mi).

Type CityPopulation 450,000

Why go

  • City in Qatar.
  • 1 hand-picked place to stay.
  • Served by Umm Al-Shokhot Airport.

History

Lusail is the third-largest city in Qatar after Doha and Al-Rayyan, and serves as an important economic hub. Located on the coast in the southern part of the municipality of Al Daayen, it lies about 23 kilometres (14 mi) north of the Doha city centre, just north of the West Bay Lagoon, covering over 38 square kilometres (15 sq mi). It will eventually have the infrastructure to accommodate 450,000 people, of which it is estimated that 250,000 or fewer will be residents, with around 190,000 office workers and 60,000 retail workers.

Where to stay

6th street, Lusail, Qatar
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Restaurants & places to go

Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-23:00 · The Pearl · thekitchendoha.com
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Restaurant · restaurant · Abraj Quartier, Pearl Boulevard Tower AQ-07, Doha, Qatar, The Pearl · levantinedoha.com
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Japanese, Restaurant · https://photos.app.goo.gl/sdCny545iRsn4dUb7 Features: step-free access · noburestaurants.com
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Mexican, Restaurant · https://photos.app.goo.gl/M3qyTkojoj56fkK97 · vivamexicoqatar.com
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American, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-2:00 · Malaga Way · facebook.com
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Chicken, Portuguese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Sa-We 8:00-23:00; Th-Fr 8:00-1:00 · Andalucia Way · nandos.qa
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South American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:30-23:00 · شارع ابا الحنين - بلحنين, Doha · hilton.com
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Coffee Shop, Dessert, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · شارع ابا الحنين - بلحنين, Doha · hilton.com
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Airports

Hamad International Airport (DOH) 19 km to the centre
Doha, DA, QA — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 41 airlines (Qatar Airways, US Airways, American Airlines, Cathay Pacific…) · direct flights to 116 destinations incl. Bahrain, Frankfurt, Dubai, Muscat, Amsterdam… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 41 airlines, 116 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Doha International Airport (DIA) 19 km to the centre
Doha, DA, QA — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather.
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Umm Al-Shokhot Airport 35 km to the centre
Al-Shahaniya, SH, QA
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Umm Garn Airport 43 km to the centre
Rawdat Hawtan, KH, QA
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Getting there by ferry

Water Taxi
Ferry route
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Doha – Banana Island
Ferry route
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Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Umm Al-Shokhot Airport; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: ferry routes serve the area; routes include Water Taxi, Doha – Banana Island.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lusail, Qatar. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Charter · Gulfstream G650ER & G700, Global 5000 · Qatar Airways' private-jet division, ultra-long-range fleet from Doha.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.

Tours & experiences