Museum Of Islamic Art

The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) is one of Qatar’s most renowned museums, with a collection of Islamic Art extending from the 7th century to the 19th century. It is located on one end of the seven-kilometre-long Corniche in Doha. It features a beautiful selection of metalworks, ceramics, jewellery, woodwork, textiles, coins, and glasses belonging to both royal and ordinary households.

It also features more than 800 manuscripts from the Qurans and has the prized possession of one of the rarest manuscripts in the Islamic world, the Abbasid Blue Quran. MIA's manuscript collections extend to fields other than religion, such as science and literature. The Museum houses a gift shop, library, and park and holds educational activities for students and families. It opened in 2008 and was designed by the renowned architect I.M. Pei. Travellers can also visit other attractions on the Corniche, such as Al Dafna Park, Al Bidda Park, Pearl Monument, and the National Museum of Qatar. There are several restaurants and cafes which specialise in Arabian cuisine nearby.