A well-known feature of the Qatari capital Doha’s cityscape, the Museum of Islamic arts is heavily influenced by ancient Islamic architecture and is a gorgeous tribute to classical architecture in the region. The structure of the museum has been admired both locally and internationally and represents the finest details of antique Islamic art. This iconic Doha landmark houses many masterpieces of Islamic art created using various disciplines such as metalwork, ceramics, jewellery and textiles. Most pieces displayed at the museum hail from the time period between the 7th and 19th centuries. The artefacts have been collected from three continents and display the grandeur of all Islamic cultural aspects. The yesteryear splendour of this magnificent country is on full display through the fine pieces of history that the museum exhibits.
The museum also provides its visitors with a wide array of knowledge on the artefacts as well as hands-on experience on artwork. There are guided tours available for school children and tourists that are conducted in both Arabic and English. There is an education centre that conducts age-specific workshops that explore the art collections in further depth. Teenagers and adults alike delight in the calligraphy lessons offered here, along with the lectures that explain the concepts and history of Islamic art in greater detail.
A well-outfitted outdoor dining area offers visitors a wonderful locale to absorb the beautiful view of the West Bay neighbourhood, while enjoying freshly made meals at the adjoining café. Apart from the wealth of knowledge it carries, the museum premises features a much-loved recreational area that lets you take in the surroundings at ease, ride a bike or paddle a boat on the calm waters that surround the museum.
If you are on the lookout for a Hotels in Doha that allows you to sit back, relax and enjoy this historic city at your own pace, then the Copthorne Hotel Doha may just be the right place for you. It is ranked among the Best hotels Doha and is close to the business precincts as well as most of the city’s attractions, including the Museum of Islamic Arts.
Uditha Dharmawardhane is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Roland Lefevre. He specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe.
