Web Summit Qatar 2027: what to do in Doha after hours

28 February to 3 March 2027 · ExpectedDoha, Qatar

Web Summit Qatar keeps attendees on the show floor all day and leaves the evenings, the day after and partners' days free. This guide covers dinners that need booking, evening outings, a companion day and the day after in Doha.

Airport to Doha Exhibition and Convention Center

Hamad International (DOH) is on the metro red line, 20 minutes from the centre.

Metro red line to DECC.

Public transport directions to Doha Exhibition and Convention Center

Where to stay by budget

BudgetWhereWhy
BudgetAl Sadd and MsheirebOn the metro.
Mid-rangeWest BayTowers and the Corniche.
SplurgeThe Pearl and LusailIsland resorts closest to the circuit.

Three hotels we would book

Links search the nights from 27 February to 4 March. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual show week schedule for 28 February to 3 March 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Evening one

Sunday 28 February

After the show floor closes: dinner and a short evening outing.

Evening two

Monday 1 March

Team dinner night. Book early: every group in town wants the same tables.

  • EatParisa Persian in the souq
  • After darkSouq Waqif after dark.

Companion day

Monday 1 March

For partners who came along and do not have a badge.

  • Free ideaMuseum of Islamic Art park.

The day after the show

Thursday 4 March

Push the flight back a day. A full free day costs little and the city empties out.

  • Half-dayDoha city tour Half day · Family · Low walking
    Museum of Islamic Art, the Pearl and Katara.
  • EatKarak tea stalls Sweet spiced tea everywhere
  • FreeCorniche walk.

Family-friendly picks

Half day · Family · Low walking

Doha city tour

Museum of Islamic Art, the Pearl and Katara.

Half day · Family

Kayak in the mangroves

Al Thakhira mangroves.

Half day · Family

Desert safari to the Inland Sea

Dune bashing and the sea between dunes.

Evening and day-trip tours

Evening · Low walking · Nightlife

Dhow cruise

Skyline at night.

Evening · Food · Nightlife

Souq Waqif evening walk

Falcon souq and spice stalls.

After dark

5 tours worth booking for Web Summit Qatar

TourLengthGood for
Doha city tourHalf dayFamilies, Tired legs
Kayak in the mangrovesHalf dayFamilies
Desert safari to the Inland SeaHalf dayFamilies
Dhow cruiseEveningTired legs, Night owls
Souq Waqif evening walkEveningFood lovers, Night owls

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Getting around on event days

Day trips from Doha

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Web Summit Qatar.

Plan a group trip

Questions people ask

When is Web Summit Qatar 2027?

The next edition is 28 February to 3 March 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Doha Exhibition and Convention Center?

Hamad International (DOH) is on the metro red line, 20 minutes from the centre. Metro red line to DECC.

Where should I stay for Web Summit Qatar?

For most visitors the best base is West Bay: Towers and the Corniche.

What can we do between sessions at Web Summit Qatar?

Good short outings in Doha include Desert safari to the Inland Sea, Doha city tour, Kayak in the mangroves. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Web Summit Qatar?

Family-friendly picks: Desert safari to the Inland Sea, Doha city tour, Kayak in the mangroves. 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum.

How far is Doha Exhibition and Convention Center from Doha centre?

About 4 km in a straight line. Metro red line to DECC.

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