Al Khawr – Harbor, Corniche and History

Explore Al Khawr through its harbor, Corniche and historic sites. Traditional wooden dhows lie in the harbor, and the Corniche invites you to take a stroll. Watchtowers and the Ain Hleetan Well offer further historical points of interest.

History by the Harbor

Al Khawr was founded in the mid-18th century by the Al Muhannadi tribe. The Al Khor watchtowers were used to observe ships and guard access to the Ain Hleetan Well; the Al Khor Towers were also built to protect the sea.

The Ain Hleetan Well was built in the 19th century after a water source was discovered near the coast. Locals believed that its water had healing properties.

Corniche and Museum

The Al Khor Archaeological Museum is located on the Corniche; admission is free. As admission conditions may change, confirm them before your visit.

Park and Zoo Nearby

Al Khor Park and Zoo is located near the destination. It is on Al Shamal Road in the direction of Al Khor City; driving or taking a taxi from Al Khor takes about ten minutes. There are 700 parking spaces for visitors. Road, travel time and parking information may change; check before setting off.

The park and zoo are among Qatar’s oldest public parks. Facilities include green spaces with pergolas for picnics, train rides for children, an amphitheater and a mosque. Two spacious play areas with rubber flooring are designed for younger and older children.

Balls and clubs can be rented at the mini-golf course. Another museum in the park is air-conditioned, covers 1,200 square meters and displays artifacts. The zoo is designed to let visitors observe animals from a distance of up to 1.5 meters; this visitor experience may change.

Within the wider destination of Al Khawr

Within the wider destination of Al Khawr, Al Khor is located on Qatar’s northeastern coast. Driving from Doha takes about 45 minutes; alternatively, you can take the metro to Lusail and then continue by bus. Travel times and connections may change; check the route before departure.

Al Bayt Stadium Park is also within the wider destination of Al Khawr. It is about the size of 30 football fields and offers children’s play areas, fitness stations, cycling paths, boat rentals and food stalls. Facilities may change; check especially whether rentals and food services are available if you plan to use them.

The two travel times refer to different legs: about 45 minutes by car from Doha to Al Khor, compared with about ten minutes by car or taxi from Al Khor to the park and zoo. When planning, note the relevant starting point and stated mode of transport.

For the overview of the wider destination: Al Khawr.