Top weekend getaways

Whether you’re already plotting your Eid al-Adha break (which falls at the end of October) or just have visions of future travels dancing in your head, there are loads of excellent locations literally on our doorstep! To help you take full advantage of your long weekend time, Time Out has selected 19 must-see destinations, each within 6 hours of Doha. For each, we’ve suggested what kind of holiday you’re in for (whether it’s fun in the sun, shopping, partying or a spot of culture), as well as what to do while you’re there, how much spending money you’ll need (excluding accommodation) and a couple of hotel options (prices listed per cheapest double unless stated otherwise). We’ve also listed return flight prices as per the website at time of going to press. So what’s stopping you? Book today!