Your curated Doha guide for dining and poolside resets during Art Basel
Art Basel Qatar on your radar? Ours too. From wellness to dinner plans, here are the venues to pin for your off-gallery hours – consider this your curated itinerary.
Msheireb is Doha’s mood: walkable streets, alfresco terraces, and design-led corners that channel gallery-hopping energy. If your ideal day looks like a reset moment, refined rooftops, and social dinners, these are the key spots to weave into your Art Basel week without leaving the city’s most stylish neighbourhood.
Venues worth saving
Banyan Tree Doha
Your switch-off sanctuary in Msheireb – think indoor and outdoor pools, a Technogym-equipped health club, and spa resets that make you forget about your phone. Dip between the pools before moving to the sauna and steam room for a refresh that leaves you ready for the next exhibition.
Best for: Blocking out an afternoon to lean into calm – this one is built for lingering.
Alwadi Doha – MGallery Hotel Collection
Boutique, central, and connected to Souq Waqif – aka the easiest way to pair polished daycay energy with a little old Doha wander. Expect all-day sunlit pools, skyline views, and a full wellness set-up: a welcome contrast to the gallery scene when you need a moment to yourself.
Best for: Midday pool time that may or may not turn into staying for golden hour views (most likely the latter).
Sora Rooftop, Park Hyatt Doha
The elevated table to end your day – think alfresco rooftop energy with fresh Japanese plates for nights when the view is the plan. Expect sushi, tempura, robata grill faves, and a terrace made for golden hour drinks. Refined energy to match the Art Basel vibe.
Best for: Watching the city come alive over a sunset terrace dinner, and post-gallery drinks.
Electric Diner, The Ned Doha
Post-gallery comfort with a cool, social edge – this is your neon-lit, retro American diner moment inside one of Doha’s most iconic addresses. Burgers, bagels, salads, and shakes – expect American classics with a social energy that keeps the night moving.
Best for: Casual catch-ups after a full gallery day, or a fun start to the night.
Booked list: sorted
Whether you live here or you’re in town for Art Basel, Privilee has your off-gallery hours covered. Sneak in a poolside reset, cue the rooftop socials, and end with a dinner that decides when you’re going home – these are the spots to add to your booked list.
