Education City, located in Al Rayyan, is a sprawling 12 sq. km. campus that houses multiple world-renowned educational & research institutes.
It is also home to the Qatar National Library, a beautiful park, a mosque and more! Let's explore what you can find at Education City!
In terms of K-12 education, you can find various programs ranging from IB-accredited school systems to specialized schools. They also offer undergraduate to postdoctoral degrees. Some programs include media, international affairs, medicine, engineering, business, arts and more.
Apart from universities and schools, Education City also houses the:
This is a beautiful place for book lovers to spend the day at. The library's resources and study materials are at your disposal here. Have you visited the library yet?!
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This stadium is referred to as the diamond in the desert. It was opened on 15 June 2020 and hosted matches during the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
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This stunning mosque has Arabic calligraphy on its walls, and the minarets look futuristic. The mosque offers a vast area for female and male worshippers and conducts Friday sermons in English.
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This vast green space covers an area of 130,000 square meters and has walking tracks, a jogging lane, a waterfall feature and more that you can enjoy!
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At the Qur'anic Botanic Garden (QBG), you can find plants that are mentioned in the Holy Qur'an. Visit and learn more about the flora, including desert, tropical and Mediterranean plants.
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Torba Farmers Market is a communal space where you can buy fresh produce, local products, food, coffee, and more. It is a dog-friendly place too!
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This place hosts many permanent collections and temporary exhibitions and is one of the must-see museums in Qatar!
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Al Shaqab is an equine centre established in 1992 to preserve Qatar's rich equine heritage. Many tours are available to learn more about these magnificent creatures and to look at the indoor & outdoor arenas, the stables and more.
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The Educational City Golf Club has three golf courses. It is known for hosting the European Tour and the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters. It offers lessons and includes rental facilities as well.
This is a non-profit venue dedicated to contemporary art and design in Doha. This multi-purpose space hosts many events and activities to showcase the art and design landscape of Qatar.
Thanks to the Education City Tram, travel within Education City is very easy!
The blue and yellow lines majorly cover the institutes, other buildings, and places like the Qatar National Library, Education City Mosque, Ceremonial Green Spine, and more!
Education City also hosts a range of activities and classes like language classes, yoga sessions, workout sessions, community sports activities and more! You can check the schedules on the website or their dedicated app, book and enjoy!
They also have a membership plan for some of these classes and workshops.
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Source: Education City, Education City App
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