A short, dense trip: Msheireb and the museums, the souq at night, and a desert night that is closer than people expect.
When to go
November to March. Summer is genuinely too hot for outdoor plans.
How long
Four to seven days, or a strong three-day stopover on the way east.
What our designers tell first-timers
- The Museum of Islamic Art deserves half a day, not an hour
- Souq Waqif is best after 8pm
- Alcohol is hotel-only; plan dinners accordingly
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