Everything You Need to Know About Katara Beach
One of Doha's most stunning beaches, Katara Beach extends about 1.5 kilometers. With so many activities that will keep everyone entertained, it is a must-see for kids, family, and friends and is situated in Katara Cultural Village. You can do a lot of different things here, go for a walk, or just relax and take it all in!
Note:
- Separate entrances go to the men-only beach and the family beach.
- The family beach is off-limits to single guys, and vice versa.
- The Over-the-Counter Cafe is across from the entrance to the family beach.
- The St. Regis Hotel Doha sits directly across from the entrance to the men's only beach.
Katara Beach water activities
Why not spend the day at Katara Beach and enjoy all that this wide beach has to offer? A variety of accessible water sports is available, including kayaking, water skiing, parasailing, jet-skiing, and more.
Dhow and speed boat cruises are further options. If you haven't, this might be a good time to give something novel and interesting a try. For some water-iffic fun, you may head out into the crystal-clear waters after renting the necessary equipment from the shack.
At Katara Beach, you may also rent a sea pedal boat, which can accommodate a maximum of four people, a kayak, or a canoe. At Gate number 8, there is a cabin in the midst of the beach where you may find all of this gear.
The beach's crew has informed us that the jet skiing and catamaran rides are now unavailable due to equipment maintenance. Please be aware that water sports are dynamic and dependent on availability.
Katara Beach water sports activities prices
|
Activity |
Duration (min) |
Price (QR) |
|
Boat Ride |
30 |
60 |
|
Catamaran |
30 |
100 |
|
Dhow Ride |
30 |
60 |
|
Parasailing |
Trip |
50 |
|
Water Skiing |
15 or 30 |
40 or 75 |
|
Wakeboarding |
15 or 30 |
40 or 75 |
|
Knee Boarding |
15 or 30 |
40 or 75 |
|
Pedal Boat |
30 |
25 |
Children's play area
There is a sizable, dedicated play area where the kids may have fun when they want to take a break from swimming, playing in the water, or making sandcastles. There is a lot for kids to do and keep them occupied.
Places to eat at Katara Beach
Being able to have a full meal or just a few snacks is one of the best things about visiting Katara Beach. Around Katara Beach, you can discover food from all over the world, including Qatari, Italian, American, Lebanese, Turkish, and Armenian. Simply choose the foods you want to consume based on your mood! The locations listed below are arranged alphabetically.
Katara Beach safety tips
To ensure your safety and the protection of those around you while visiting Katara Beach, you must abide by the following safety advice:
- All activities depend on weather conditions.
- A responsible adult must be with children under the age of 16.
- Parasailing is not permitted for children under the age of 12 unless they are accompanied by an adult.
- Sea breachers and jet skis are not permitted to be used by anyone under the age of 18 unless an adult is present.
- All water sports require the wearer to don a life jacket.
- The rental shack's provided disclaimer form must be filled out and signed.
- On Katara Beach, it is against the law to skateboard, rollerblade, ride a bike, or use a scooter.
- Water skiing, wakeboarding, knee boarding, and banana boat riding are prohibited for children under the age of 14 unless they are accompanied by an adult.
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