Qatari restaurants to dine in on Qatar National Day 2022

Dec 15, 2022

With Qatar National Day 2022 coinciding with the final of the World Cup, there is a variety of entertainment planned out for everyone. What better way to commemorate national day than experiencing a little of everything while indulging in the local cuisine with family and friends?

Listed below are a few places where you can enjoy authentic Qatari flavors while experiencing the Qatar National Day vibes.

Shay al Shomous

Start your day with a lovely breakfast featuring some of the local favorites including balaleet, a variety of regag, beid tamat and a selection of hot beverages to drown it all down. The restaurant is run by the entrepreneurial Shams al-Qassabi, a local who takes great pride in creating unique flavors of Qatari staples. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating and is best visited during the day.

Location: Souq Waqif
Contact: 55115566
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Bayt Sharq

What better way to experience Qatar National Day than enjoying a Qatari meal and learning about the local culture and lifestyle? A traditional Qatari restaurant located in the Al Khulaifi heritage house in Corniche, Bayt Sharq features some of the best dishes in the Qatari cuisine. In addition to enjoying the Qatari cuisine, you can also learn about the local culture and lifestyle as it has a few exhibits on display. Reservations are required prior to visit.

Location: Corniche
Contact: 77704589
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Gahwetna

Enjoy the best of both worlds at Gahwetna as you get to experience the restaurant’s rustic interiors coupled with the excellent vibes in Medina Central. Famous for its coffee and quick bites, it features some of the favorites in Qatari cuisine, including balaleet and luqaimat.

Location: Marbella Street, Medina Central, Pearl Qatar
Contact: 3329 0600
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Jiwan

With eclectic interiors for those who prefer to dine indoors and outdoor seating offering spectacular views of the Doha skyline, Jiwan is popular for its contemporary Qatari cuisine. Giving a novel twist to local favorites, Jiwan is best visited during lunch or dinner time. Located in the National Museum of Qatar it is also an excellent place to watch the Qatar National Day fireworks.

Location: National Museum of Qatar
Contact: 44525725
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SMAT

SMAT is an award winning restaurant that provides a modern twist to the Qatari cuisine. The restaurant is located along the Corniche and offers both indoor and outdoor seating. SMAT also provides visitors with live match screenings making it an excellent place to watch the final of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. Located in the Corniche, it is also the perfect spot to catch the national day fireworks.

Location: Second floor, Orient Pearl Restaurant
Contact: 44106600
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Saasna

Saasna is the place to be, if you want to sample contemporary Qatari cuisine. The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating and provides live match screenings of the World Cup. Reserve your table for dinner on Qatar National Day, and watch the final of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™.

Location: Barahat Square, Msheireb Downtown, Doha
Contact: 55197131
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