Amongst all Arabic cuisines, the Lebanese one is definitely the best and at "AL MOURJAN" you get the best Lebanese – Arabic culinary experience with a stunning view of the Doha Bay; outstretched on the shallow waters of the bay, you can’t miss it, it is the only restaurant on the whole “Al Corniche”, the panoramic promenade that runs all along the bay; you recognize it by the color changing lights on the outside; it’s the place to go for a romantic candle light dinner where you have the best view of the shiny West Bay area with its skyscrapers on one side and the beautiful architecture of the Museum of Islamic Arts on the other side; don’t forget to start your dinner with a choice from the long list of “Mezze” - delicious typical Arabic starters - and to finish the evening by smoking some fruit flavored “Shisha”; just bear in mind that according to Qatar Islamic law, all venues outside five stars hotel are not licensed

You can’t leave Doha without a stop at the picturesque Souq; try to find this authentic Asian cuisine gem In the middle of the crowded narrow market streets, between fabrics and souvenirs retailers, through the smoke of “shishas” from the many bars; located on an upper floor, "JASMINE" features a chic Asian atmosphere with a menu listing Thai dishes and specialties from Hong Kong; all dishes are cooked by experienced real Thai chefs with the freshest ingredients imported daily directly from Thailand.

Every year, the Doha Tribeca Film Festival red carpet will be laid down at Katara, the cultural village, that will host all Festival related events and will be crowded with all stars and visitors; stay in the buzz and get another delicious Lebanese cuisine experience at "L’WZAAR SEAFOOD MARKET"; as you walk in, you will be overwhelmed by the sparkling furniture and decoration miming an underwater environment, with the huge fish tanks and the wide market style stall displaying all sorts of fresh fishes; choose the fish you prefer and tell the chef how you want it cooked, the experienced cooks will help you decide and you will watch them performing the magic through the windows over the kitchen; "L’WZAAR" is not licensed, but you won’t believe the extremely reasonable bill; if you feel frustrated when eating fish without wine, you can head to “FISH MARKET” at Intercontinental Hotel; same concept, good atmosphere on a terrace on the beach; but prices are definitely at another level

If you want to get the total red carpet experience, you have to join the stars at the "MAZE", owned by the legendary Star-Chef Gordon Ramsey himself! Located in the beautiful frame of “The Pearl”, the new residential area built entirely on the water, Mr. Ramsey’s chefs’ cuisine will leave you speechless; treat yourself with their signature dishes from a fusion traditional European cuisine with an Asian flare such as "daikon cress", "tartare of yellow fin tuna, ponzu dressing and avocado", "slow-cooked Rivarina lamb" or "roasted hamour served with a Provençal board and garlic aioli" while admiring the most luxurious yachts that crowds the marina; The Pearl is the only outdoor location where restaurants can be licensed, so don’t be shy and choose from the prestigious wine list and remember that luxury has its price

These two fine dining restaurants are located inside the "W Hotel"; you will be overwhelmed by the twinkling of the celebrities dining right next to you and of the ambience itself: a mix of latest design features and impressive artistic furniture; choose "SPICE MARKET" for an exotic Asian fusion cuisine night in a charming atmosphere or "THE MARKET by Jean Georges" if you prefer a more vibrant and trendy ambience and excellent international delicacies; but don’t forget to close the night with a drink at "Wahm", the pool bar on the mezzanine floor where all jet setters and resident expatriates gather to listen to the latest lounge tunes played by the most famous DJs in the world, while laying back in the Oriental style booths.

"THE CELLAR" is the ideal venue to detach and relax in a stylish and laid back lounge atmosphere; located in the modern design architecture of the "Oryx Rotana Hotel", close to the airport, it offers a Mediterranean menu with a fusion of dishes from Spanish, Italian, Greek and Arabic cuisine, with a prestigious selection of wines; most of Doha’s restaurants organize theme nights, The Cellar Tapas night on Tuesdays is one of the best value for money choices: Riyals 220 (around US$ 55.-) for all-you-can-eat tapas and three glasses of wine; just follow the never ending flow of delicious generous bites from all dishes in the regular menu, you will feel you will never want to stop; and when you’ve had enough of food, pop next door to the Jazz Club to chill out with some good live jazz bands playing every night

Even if it is located inside the "Ritz Carlton Hotel", one of the most luxurious hotels in Doha, "THE LAGOON" offers a casual chic atmosphere in its huge dining room with 40 feet windows overlooking the surrounding park and the turquoise water of the Persian Gulf; it features both - buffet and a la carte menu, mixing international dishes with typical Arabic delicacies and specialties from the Far East, all made with the highest quality fresh ingredients on the market; it is an institution for the Friday brunch: From noon to 4pm, expatriates and locals rush here to gorge in to the lavish buffet while sipping the no-limit delicious champaign and wine included in the price; a particular note regarding the wide selection of the extremely fresh fish station: oysters, lobsters, seafood, sushi, sashimi and so on… Make sure you don’t have breakfast before heading to "THE LAGOON" for brunch!