Beaches near Doha

During the cooler months (September to May), there are many beaches that you can visit near Doha. One of the best spots to go is Sealine Resort. Situated to the south of Doha (near Mesaieed), the Sealine beach is only a 45 minute journey from the heart of Doha and around 55km from the Doha International Airport. This location makes it a very drivable destination, especially if you are travelling with young children


There are two main choices:

The paid Sealine Resort
The free public beach just past the resort


The paid beach is located specifically within the Sealine Beach Resport. The Sealine Beach Resort was built in 1994 and includes landscaped lawns and gardens as well as three swimming pools (one lap pool, one kids pool and one large rock pool which includes a waterfall and bridges).

The resort also includes a full restaurant and bar, and for an addition fee Jet Ski's can be hired. However, all of this comes at a price. The following costs apply:

100 QAR per adult
50 QAR per child
35 QAR for car parking
500 QAR for jet ski hire.


If you are looking for a cheaper option, then there is also the free public beach just to the south of the resort. The directions are quite easy. At the roundabout opposite the Sealine resport, drive straight. After about 50 metres the road ends, and you have to drive on sand and rocks to go through to the beach (don't worry too much, it is hard sand and easy to drive on). Drive for around 600 meters going slightly towards the left and you will beach at the beach.


The public beach is at an idyllic setting, with sand dunes surrounding the beach (getting higher towards the south, and soft and golden sand).


Other things to do near sealine:

Quad bikes
4x4
Inland sea (we talk about this in another article)


Cheers

Rusty