Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Umm Salal January 2026 | Expedia.ca [Umm Salal Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Umm-Salal.dx6361107)[Hotels in Umm Salal](https://expedia.ca/Umm-Salal-Hotels.d6361107.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Umm Salal Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Umm-Salal.d6361107.Car-Rental-Guide)[Umm Salal Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Umm-Salal.d6361107.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Umm Salal ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Umm Salal Types of activities Where to stay [Umm Salal travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Umm-Salal.dx6361107) ![Photo provided by Shutterstock](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/482000/482044-Umm-Salal.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Shutterstock](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/482000/482044-Umm-Salal.jpg) ![Photo provided by Shutterstock](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/482000/482041-Umm-Salal.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Shutterstock](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/482000/482041-Umm-Salal.jpg) ![Photo provided by Shutterstock](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/482000/482042-Umm-Salal.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Shutterstock](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/482000/482042-Umm-Salal.jpg) ![Photo provided by Shutterstock](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/482000/482046-Umm-Salal.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Shutterstock](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/482000/482046-Umm-Salal.jpg) ![Photo provided by Shutterstock](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/482000/482047-Umm-Salal.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Shutterstock](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/482000/482047-Umm-Salal.jpg) ## Umm Salal Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Umm Salal has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Umm Salal is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Umm Salal to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Umm Salal Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Umm Salal. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Umm Salal attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Top places to visit ### 1\. Doha Corniche Visit the Doha Corniche to look outward at the Persian Gulf or inland to the West Bay’s eclectic skyline of tall buildings. The walkway along the water extends for 4 miles (7 kilometers). Enjoy a sunrise here before high temperatures later in the day make being out of air conditioning uncomfortable. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Doha-Corniche-Diplomatic-Area.d6361089.Vacation-Attraction) ![Doha Corniche](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6361089/e3c794c4-3c84-4d93-bdc4-e4ad5fa0e102.jpg) ### 2\. City Centre Shopping Mall The City Centre Shopping Mall is one of Doha’s oldest shopping centers and remains one of the largest in the region. It is loved by locals, expats and tourists who come to browse the 350 stores or enjoy the range of entertainment options. At peak times the mall can accommodate up to 70,000 visitors. Visit the City Centre Shopping Mall for international brands including items fitting a mid-range budget. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/City-Centre-Shopping-Mall-Diplomatic-Area.d6116604.Vacation-Attraction) ![Diplomatic Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6269141/3c1b1750-cfb5-47cf-9a6a-a27fc0e51baf.jpg) ### 3\. Doha Festival City For great shopping and dining, visit Doha Festival City. The very large mall has hundreds of retail options including clothing, sporting goods, jewelry, home furnishings, groceries and much more. Fashion options range from the latest in swimwear, maternity and kids’ clothes, accessories and luxury brands to Arabian abayas and sheilas. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Doha-Festival-City-Umm-Salal.d553248635979933913.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635979933913/11f3be55-89cf-41d9-8f61-a1593f79cd79.jpg) ### 4\. Barzan Towers Just north of the modern high-rises of the cosmopolitan city of Doha, visit the Barzan Towers, striking three-story buildings that are representative of earlier times. Sheikh Mohammed bin Jassim Al Thani, who founded the nearby village, built the structures over a century ago as watchtowers guarding a green space where rainwater collected. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Barzan-Towers-Umm-Salal.d553248621562866272.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562866272/f8e2c1ac-407f-4ce7-b5d5-025a6b367de9.jpg) ### 5\. Barzan Olympic Park Visit Barzan Olympic Park for a day of outdoor sports and fun for the kids and adults. This enclosed park has been designed for families, providing a safe, fun and stimulating atmosphere. With plenty of shaded areas, water fountains for cooling off and numerous amenities and facilities, the park offers a fun-filled day out. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Barzan-Olympic-Park-Umm-Salal.d553248635979934003.Vacation-Attraction) ![Barzan Olympic Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635979934003/8f082cbe-e3dc-49c9-93b8-4380e1b2a55b.jpg) ## Recommended things to do in Umm Salal | Number of things to do | 445 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Sharing Arrival Transfer - Doha city](/things-to-do/sharing-arrival-transfer-doha-city.a49104063.activity-details): CA $21 | | Top 5 things to do | [Desert safari, Dune bashing, sandboarding, camel, quad bike Option](/things-to-do/private-half-day-desert-safari-camel-ride-sand-boarding-inland-sea-visit.a1316496.activity-details)[Thrilling 4-Hour Dune Bashing & Camel Ride Safari to Inland Sea](/things-to-do/4-hour-doha-desert-safari-tour-with-pickup-included.a46235706.activity-details)[Doha Desert Safari, Sandboarding, Camel Ride and Inland sea](/things-to-do/doha-desert-safari-sandboarding-camel-ride-and-inland-sea.a48288174.activity-details)[Doha : Half Day Desert Safari With SandBoarding and Camel Ride](/things-to-do/doha-half-day-shared-desert-safari-camel-ride-dune-bashing-inland-sea.a1286974.activity-details)[Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Tour in Doha](/things-to-do/hop-on-hop-off-sightseeing-tour-in-doha.a45987293.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Doha: Traditional Dhow Cruise Tour with Dinner on board](/things-to-do/doha-traditional-dhow-cruise-tour-with-dinner-on-board.a50906404.activity-details)[Qatar: Doha Sightseeing Cruise Onboard an Arabic Dhow Boat](/things-to-do/qatar-doha-sightseeing-cruise-onboard-an-arabic-dhow-boat.a46096437.activity-details)[Doha: Night Desert Safari, Stargazing, Dune Driving &Inland](/things-to-do/doha-night-desert-safari-stargazing-dune-driving-inland.a49109262.activity-details)[Dinner Cruise in Doha Marina, Skyline, Pearl Qatar & Lusail View](/things-to-do/sunset-dhow-cruise-with-doha-corniche-walk.a684968.activity-details)[Transit Exclusive Discover Doha Tour](/things-to-do/transit-exclusive-discover-doha-tour.a49295388.activity-details) | | With kids | [Desert safari, Dune bashing, sandboarding, camel, quad bike Option](/things-to-do/private-half-day-desert-safari-camel-ride-sand-boarding-inland-sea-visit.a1316496.activity-details)[Thrilling 4-Hour Dune Bashing & Camel Ride Safari to Inland Sea](/things-to-do/4-hour-doha-desert-safari-tour-with-pickup-included.a46235706.activity-details)[Doha Desert Safari, Sandboarding, Camel Ride and Inland sea](/things-to-do/doha-desert-safari-sandboarding-camel-ride-and-inland-sea.a48288174.activity-details)[Doha : Half Day Desert Safari With SandBoarding and Camel Ride](/things-to-do/doha-half-day-shared-desert-safari-camel-ride-dune-bashing-inland-sea.a1286974.activity-details)[Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Tour in Doha](/things-to-do/hop-on-hop-off-sightseeing-tour-in-doha.a45987293.activity-details) | ## What to do in Umm Salal --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Umm Salal ![Doha Festival City](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/87060332216d77f83ee9a13bfb720673.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Doha Festival City More than 400 international and local brands fill this huge modern mall northwest of Downtown Doha. Enjoy the wide-ranging entertainment options too. [](https://expedia.ca/Doha-Festival-City-Umm-Salal.d553248635979933913.Vacation-Attraction) ![Barzan Towers](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/482000/482048-Umm-Salal.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Barzan Towers Come to this heritage site to view towers built in the early 1900s to protect an oasis and defend against Ottoman attack. [](https://expedia.ca/Barzan-Towers-Umm-Salal.d553248621562866272.Vacation-Attraction) ![Barzan Olympic Park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/482000/482041-Umm-Salal.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Barzan Olympic Park A wide range of sporting facilities will keep adults and kids happy at this private park that’s a perfect place for quality time with the family. [](https://expedia.ca/Barzan-Olympic-Park-Umm-Salal.d553248635979934003.Vacation-Attraction) #### Umm Salal Mohammed Fort You can find out about the history of Umm Salal with a visit to Umm Salal Mohammed Fort. Discover the desert landscape in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.ca/Umm-Salal-Mohammed-Fort-Umm-Salal.d553248621532391967.Vacation-Attraction) #### Angry Birds World Enjoy the games and rides of a giant theme park based on the fun characters of a very popular mobile video game and movie. [](https://expedia.ca/Angry-Birds-World-Doha.d553248635979934011.Vacation-Attraction) #### Snow Dunes Qatar's first activity park built around snow is a thrilling experience for children as they slide, tube and play in real snow. [](https://expedia.ca/Snow-Dunes-Doha.d553248635979933911.Vacation-Attraction) #### Al Sulaiteen Agricultural & Industrial Complex Enjoy an outing to Al Sulaiteen Agricultural & Industrial Complex during your stay in Umm Salal. [](https://expedia.ca/Al-Sulaiteen-Agricultural-Industrial-Complex-Umm-Salal.d943072496840663040.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ali Bin Jassim Park Explore the great outdoors at Ali Bin Jassim Park, a lovely green space in Umm Salal. [](https://expedia.ca/Ali-Bin-Jassim-Park-Umm-Salal.d942925108100521984.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of Umm Salal ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Al Kharīţīyāt While Al Kharīţīyāt might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Umm Salal Mohammed Fort and Doha Festival City. [](https://expedia.ca/Al-Kharitiyat.dx553248635975853814) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Umm Salal ![Doha](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/482000/482003-Doha-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Doha ![Al Rayyan](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/482000/482068-Qatar-National-Library.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Al Rayyan ![Ash Shahaniya](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/554000/554891-ash-shahaniya.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ash Shahaniya ![Lusail](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/555000/555030-lusail.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lusail ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Umm Salal worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Umm Salal? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Umm Salal? ### Is three days enough to stay in Umm Salal? ### Is Umm Salal a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Umm Salal with kids? > - [Desert safari, Dune bashing, sandboarding, camel, quad bike Option](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-half-day-desert-safari-camel-ride-sand-boarding-inland-sea-visit.a1316496.activity-details) > - [Thrilling 4-Hour Dune Bashing & Camel Ride Safari to Inland Sea](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/4-hour-doha-desert-safari-tour-with-pickup-included.a46235706.activity-details) > - [Doha Desert Safari, Sandboarding, Camel Ride and Inland sea](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/doha-desert-safari-sandboarding-camel-ride-and-inland-sea.a48288174.activity-details) > - [Doha : Half Day Desert Safari With SandBoarding and Camel Ride](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/doha-half-day-shared-desert-safari-camel-ride-dune-bashing-inland-sea.a1286974.activity-details) > - [Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Tour in Doha](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/hop-on-hop-off-sightseeing-tour-in-doha.a45987293.activity-details) ### What to do in Umm Salal for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Umm Salal? ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Lodging - [Al Kharīţīyāt Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Al-Kharitiyat-Umm-Salal-Hotels.0-n553248635975853814-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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