By car

The Route 104 and 104A bus (timetable) towards Dukhan passes through the town. There are departures approximately every hour from the Doha Al Ghanim Bus Station, with the journey taking just under an hour. Be aware that there a different timetables for Saturday-Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and that ser-vice changes and disruptions can occur. It is recom-mended you call Mowasalat on +974 4458 8888 to con-firm timetables.

By car

Located on the Dukhan Highway (Q3), about a half-hour drive west of Doha.

  Get around

To follow the camel races or to explore the area, it’s best to have your own vehicle.

    See

Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum, Dukhan Hwy (2 km before the Al Samariyah Roundabout), ☎ +974 4486 1444, e-mail: sfm.reservation@yahoo.com. Mon-Thu & Sat 9am-6pm, appointment only. Finding this museum may be challenging, but it is well worth the effort. From Doha, head west and take the exit for the camel race track; make a u-turn after the WOQOD