Why Doha has become the Middle East's new gourmet capital
Doha has undergone a culinary revolution in recent years. International top chefs, innovative restaurant concepts and a dining scene that combines European and Arabic culinary traditions in exciting ways: Qatar's gastronomy has become an experience that justifies a visit in its own right. As your luxury travel specialist in Switzerland, we guide you through the culinary highlights of Doha.
Alain Ducasse, one of the most decorated chefs in the world, runs his Doha restaurant Idam at the Museum of Islamic Art. The view from the window across the bay and the Doha skyline is unique, and the cuisine combines classic French techniques with Arabic flavours. A tasting menu at Idam is one of the most exciting culinary moments in Qatar gastronomy. On request, Pink Travel will reserve the best window table for your preferred time.
Jiwan, with Alain Ducasse as consultant chef at the National Museum of Qatar, is one of the best addresses in Qatar gastronomy for traditional Qatari cuisine. Specialities such as harees, machboos and balaleet are served here in a modern, elegant setting. Jiwan is no touristy show kitchen, but an honest exploration of Qatar's culinary heritage at a high level of craftsmanship.
Souq Waqif is known not only for its market but also for its varied restaurant scene. From Lebanese mezze restaurants and Persian cuisine to Iranian tea houses, the souq's dining reflects Doha's cosmopolitan history as a trading hub. Particularly recommended: dinner under the open sky on one of the terraces, when the old town is bathed in soft light and the evening air is pleasantly cool.
Doha's luxury hotels are home to some of the city's best restaurants and shape modern Qatar gastronomy. Morimoto at the Mondrian Doha brings the Japanese-American fusion concept of TV celebrity chef Masaharu Morimoto to the Gulf region. Nobu at the Four Seasons Hotel Doha offers the globally established Nobu concept in an opulent setting. Spice Market at the W Hotel is Doha's liveliest address for upscale Asian street food: relaxed, loud and colourful.
Reserve your restaurant tables in Doha at least two weeks in advance – Idam and Jiwan in particular are consistently well booked. Pink Travel takes care of all restaurant reservations and times your dining evenings around museum visits and other activities.
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