About Al Khor
Qatar's nature escape — Al Thakira mangrove kayaking, Purple Island heritage trails, Al Khor Corniche, and Al Bayt Stadium from the 2022 World Cup.
Al Khor is a coastal city 50 km north of Doha, known for its natural attractions and family-friendly beaches. Al Thakira mangrove forest is Qatar's premier eco-tourism destination — kayak through Arabia's largest mangrove ecosystem. Purple Island (Bin Ghannam) is an archaeological site with ancient purple dye pits and walking trails. The Al Khor Corniche offers a quieter alternative to Doha's waterfront. Al Bayt Stadium (60,000 seats, designed as a Bedouin tent) hosted the 2022 World Cup Opening Ceremony.
Highlights
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Al Thakira Mangroves
Arabia's largest mangrove forest — kayaking through green channels.
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Purple Island
Ancient dye pits, flamingos, and heritage walking trails.
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Al Bayt Stadium
Bedouin tent design — World Cup Opening Ceremony venue.
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Al Khor Beach
Family-friendly beach and corniche — quieter than Doha.
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Key Facts
- Timezone
- Asia/Qatar
- Currency
- QAR
✈️ Travel Information — Al Khor
Everything you need to know before you go
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QAR
Currency
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QAR
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🏛️ Top Attractions in Al Khor
3 attractions
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Al Thakira Mangrove Kayaking
Paddle through Arabia's largest mangrove forest — 2-hour guided kayak tours thro…
Landmark
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Purple Island (Bin Ghannam)
A peninsula (connected by causeway) with ancient Kassite-era purple dye pits (ev…
Landmark
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Al Bayt Stadium
A 60,000-seat stadium designed to resemble a traditional Bedouin bayt al sha'r t…
🏨 Where to Stay in Al Khor
1 accommodation
Resort
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Al Sultan Beach Resort
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Al Khor Beach
A family-friendly beach resort on the Al Khor coast with pool, beach a…
🍽️ Where to Eat in Al Khor
1 dining spot
Restaurant
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Al Khor Corniche Restaurants
International · Waterfront
Halal
Restaurants and cafés along the Al Khor Corniche — Arabic grills, Indian, and fa…
🛍️ Shopping in Al Khor
1 shopping destination
🏬 Mall
Al Khor Mall
Fashion
10 AM-10 PM
A local mall with basics — supermarket, fashion, and food court. For luxury shopping, visi…
🚌 Getting Around Al Khor
🚐 Airport Transfers
🚕 Taxi & Rideshare
📱 Uber/Careem
Base: QAR 10 · QAR 1.80/km
💡 Getting Around Tips
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Corniche walkable. Car needed for mangroves, Purple Island, and stadium.
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Mangrove Kayaking
Guided kayak through Al Thakira + Purple Island.
From AED 149
ℹ️ Practical Information — Al Khor
Modest — cover shoulders and knees.
📅 When to Visit Al Khor
Peak Season
Shoulder Season
Off-Peak
🏆 Best Months:
🥇 Sep
🥈 May
🥉 Apr
Jan
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 25° / 14°
🌧️ 2d
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🎆 New Year
Feb
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 25° / 14°
🌧️ 2d
$$$$$
🛍️ Dubai Shopping Festival
Mar
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 5d
$$$$$
🌙 Ramadan (approx.)
Apr
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🟡 Shoulder Season
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 5d
$$$
🎉 Eid al-Fitr (approx.)
📚 Spring Break
May
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🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 5d
$
Jun
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 45° / 32°
🌧️ 0d
$
🐑 Eid al-Adha (approx.)
☀️ Summer Holiday Starts
Jul
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 45° / 32°
🌧️ 0d
$
🎪 Dubai Summer Surprises
Aug
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 45° / 32°
🌧️ 0d
$
Sep
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🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 5d
$
📚 School Year Starts
Oct
🟡 Shoulder Season
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 5d
$$$
Nov
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 5d
$$$$$
🇦🇪 UAE National Day (Dec 2)
Dec
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 25° / 14°
🌧️ 2d
$$$$$
🎄 Christmas & NYE
❄️ Winter Break
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