11 Best Theme Parks in Qatar

The enormous Gondolania resides within the air-conditioned Villaggio Mall, ensuring you can enjoy its wholesome entertainment any time of day. Its namesake is a cute Venetian-style gondola ride through an artificial canal; it’s a slice of old-world Italy right here in the Middle East.

Toddler-friendly attractions include a Ferris wheel, a dino land and bumper cars, while older kids and adults can instead seek out adrenaline rushes on the roller coaster, flume ride and drop tower. An array of tasty food options as well as a 4D movie theatre, 10-pin bowling, ice skating and laser tag games ensure there’s something for everyone at Gondolania.

Meryal Waterpark offers a perfect escape from the Qatari heat, just a 20-minute drive from Doha’s city centre in the heart of Lusail. This expansive waterpark boasts the title of the largest waterpark in Qatar and claims to have the highest waterpark tower in the world as well as the tower with the most rides. With 45 rides and 52 slides, wave pools, lazy rivers and a beachfront location, there’s no end to the thrills at this waterpark.

Beyond the usual water slides, Meryal Waterpark offers unique attractions like the VR slide, where you can dive into a thrilling virtual reality adventure. In the Edutainment Cave, you can blend fun and education and discover marine life through engaging simulations. 

As the region’s first dedicated gaming hub, Virtuocity attracts droves of Doha’s growing gaming community. The centrepiece is its futuristic Coliseum arena, where the country’s best e-sports gladiators clash head-to-head in a furious showdown of precision and skill. There are over 200 high-spec gaming stations to suit hardcore and casual gamers alike.

For a real-world challenge, gather your friends and head to the Enigma Escape Room. Here, your puzzle-solving prowess will be pushed to the limit in this exciting 60-minute game. Full-motion racing simulators are another appealing option at Virtuocity.

Jungle Zone in Hyatt Plaza, Doha, is an action-packed, jungle-themed fun park with a multitude of exciting activities. The entire indoor area has been immaculately decorated to mimic a dense rainforest, complete with animated animals and exotic plants. Adrenaline-inducing rides include the Splash Falls, the Funcano Rollercoaster, and Candy Bouncers, while old favourites like bumper boats, a racetrack, and carnival games attract a younger crowd.

Party rooms with distinct Amazon and tropical themes are the perfect place to host a memorable children’s birthday party. Tailor-made live entertainment such as face-painting, magic shows, and acrobatic or juggling acts can be arranged on request to spice up your private event.  

Circus Land is an old-time Doha favourite that hasn’t lost its fun-filled allure. The expansive circus-themed amusement park has plenty of rides for kids of all ages, including a merry-go-round, bumper cars, trampolines and an inflatable slide, just to name a few.

The 4-storey soft play area is the perfect spot to let the kids safely clown around, while a selection of video games and simulators entertain adults. A large food court full of well-known international chains ensures everyone is well-fed.

Angry Birds World is a must for fans of the global gaming sensation. The franchise has captivated the imagination of young and adults since the original puzzle game was released back in 2009, and then further rose to fame with the release of 2 blockbuster Hollywood films.

The theme park encapsulates the magic of this zany cartoon fantasy world through a series of exciting rides and 'edutainment' activities. Within the expansive grounds about the size of a football field, this theme park features thrilling rides, both indoor and outdoor play areas as well as plenty of retail and food outlets.

Snow Dunes is the very first indoor snow centre in Qatar. Of course, snow isn’t native to the Middle East, so the entire complex (roughly the size of a football field) is cooled below freezing point, with 17 state-of-the-art snow guns pumping out the fluffy stuff. The result? An Arabian winter wonderland that’s stacks of fun for the whole family.

Though it might not compete with Whistler, Snow Dunes offers oodles of downhill fun with speeds exceeding 50 km/h on the dune dash slides. There’s no real skiing available, but the little ones can have fun with carousels, slides and toboggans.

KidZania, as the name implies, is a theme park aimed specifically at children (in this case, between 1 and 14). Unlike its many competitors in Doha, Kidzania isn’t about adrenaline-inducing thrills. This novel amusement park seeks to educate children on the adult world.

Kids can partake in up to 60 educational and engaging activities regarding all sorts of real-world professions, from doctors to firefighters, and everything in between. The little ones will even learn to take charge of their finances by cashing cheques, opening a bank account, depositing and withdrawing funds and spending savings on a special prize. While all this in-depth learning is going on, the grownups can relax outside with a coffee and free Wi-Fi.

Bounce Inc is a global phenomenon that’s taken the world by storm. This theme park focuses on healthy living and is a hit among young adults. But that’s not to say the kids won’t love it because the park boasts loads of child-friendly activities like the massive inflatable air bag, Big Bag, and interconnected free-jump trampolines.

Slam dunk challenges, high-performance trampolines, run up rebound walls and cliff jump platforms offer ample excitement for active adults. Treat yourself to a taste of the parkour lifestyle without the extreme risk.

Baladna Park in Qatar is a hit among local families, thanks to its child-friendly rides and farmyard appeal. One of the largest dairies and livestock farms in the entire Middle East, Baladna provides the little ones with a chance to see the production process firsthand. A high-tech rotary milking parlour shows precisely how it’s all done, while an attached petting zoo lets the kids meet their favourite farmyard animal.

The outside grounds adopt a festive atmosphere when they open for the cooler months. Ziplining courses tempt the brave, while a leafy garden gives parents a relaxing spot to chill. Meanwhile, a rotating roster of cultural and musical events takes place on the main stage.

Doha Quest is an indoor amusement park offering a thrilling escape in the heart of Doha. This innovative park combines state-of-the-art technology with brightly lit rides and interactive games. Highlights include the EpiQ Coaster, the world’s tallest indoor roller coaster, and Magma Blast, the world’s tallest indoor drop tower that simulates a volcanic eruption.

With a wide range of attractions, from immersive 3D experiences to themed zones, there’s plenty to keep both kids and adults entertained. The park's vibrant and colourful atmosphere adds to the sense of excitement and adventure.