Open 24 hours a day, MIA Park is the perfect place to enjoy an afternoon picnic or a sunset stroll, complemented by family-friendly activities and engaging public artworks.
MIA Park
MIA Park offers year-round attractions, including film screenings, sporting events, outdoor cafés, art workshops, pop-up markets and more.
Richard Serra's sculpture 7 is located a short walk along the promenade from the Museum of Islamic Art
Things To Do
Picnic
Lounge in front of the spectacular panorama of Doha’s West Bay as you enjoy items from MIA’s picnic basket selections.
Park Café
Relax on the shady terrace while enjoying freshly made sandwiches, salads and pastries with a spectacular panorama of West Bay.
Playground
The playground offers three spaces for children of different ages, with exciting new play equipment that has been designed for fun, safety and physical development.
Bicycle Rentals
Bike rentals for adults and children are available in MIA Park and are located near the carousel.
“ MIA Park is a dynamic place for children, families and art enthusiasts, with cultural, educational and recreational activities to attract one and all. ”Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chairperson, Qatar Museums
Events
MIA Park hosts frequent events, including the Park Bazaar on weekends and live performances and concerts on a regular basis. Follow MIA on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to find out about upcoming events.
Other Activities
Please note these activities are not managed by the Museum of Islamic Art.
Guided Kayaking Tour of MIA and the Dhow Harbour
These guided tours offer a different perspective of the iconic MIA building and park from water level.
PaddleFit
PaddleFit combines outdoor functional fitness with stand-up paddle board training (SUP) and kayaking training and techniques.
Park Rules
To ensure the safety and enjoyment of all visitors, we ask that you adhere to the following guidelines:
- Do not litter. Help keep the park clean by using the appropriate waste receptacles.
- Please dress conservatively out of respect for the local culture.
- Playgrounds are for children 2-16. Children under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult.
- No bicycles or smoking in the playgrounds.
- Swimming, fishing, bbq, pets, open fires or dangerous activities are not permitted.
- Smoking in café seating areas is not permitted.
Park users participate in activities at their own responsibility and risk. The Park and its staff are not responsible for any injury or damage to personal property. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in serious injury or expulsion from the park.
7 by Richard Serra
In Islamic culture, the number seven has spiritual significance. Richard Serra pays homage to this in this sculpture – constructed from seven steel plates.
Liam Gillick: Folded Extracted Personified
Folded Extracted Personified is a large-scale interactive work installed throughout MIA Park consisting of multiple unique "head-in-the-hole" panels.
Bench by Saloua Raouda Choucair
This sculpture in MIA Park invites the public to engage directly with architectural forms.
