Walk to "7"
Follow the pier to Richard Serra's tall steel sculpture for skyline views.
MIA Park
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In short
Wrapped around the Museum of Islamic Art on Doha's Corniche, MIA Park offers lawns, cafés, a play area and Richard Serra's 24-metre steel sculpture 7 looking over the bay. It is free and open 24 hours, while the museum next door keeps its own hours and shuts on Wednesdays. Families and evening strollers typically spend one to two hours.
MIA Park is a free, 24-hour waterfront park of about 290,000 square metres around the Museum of Islamic Art at the southern end of the Doha Corniche. It is known for Richard Serra's steel sculpture 7 and sunset views of West Bay, and it suits families, picnickers and anyone visiting the museum or Souq Waqif.
The museum opened in 2008, and the park around it opened to the public on 6 January 2012, adding one of the few large green spaces in central Doha that runs along the water.
Richard Serra's 7 and other public art
The park's best-known feature is 7 by the American sculptor Richard Serra. Seven steel plates, about 24 metres high, lean together to form an open polygon at the end of the pier, and you can look through the gaps towards the museum and the skyline. It was Serra's tallest vertical sculpture at the time, and the number seven refers to its significance in Islamic culture. The work was cleaned and restored in 2021.
In April 2025 Qatar Museums added Privileged Points by the artist Nairy Baghramian, a work exploring space, balance and material in relation to the museum setting. Climbing on artworks is not allowed.
Lawns, cafés and the bazaar
Curving lawns, palm-lined paths, cafés and a children's play area make the park popular for picnics, kite flying and evening walks. The MIA Park bazaar began in 2012, paused in 2022 and returned in late February 2023, and its schedule changes by season. Markets, festivals and National Day events are also held here. The views across the water to the West Bay towers are best around sunset.
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Key information
🌳Type: Waterfront park around the Museum of Islamic Art
📏Area: About 290,000 m² of landscaped grounds
📍Location: Southern end of the Doha Corniche
🗿Art: Richard Serra's steel sculpture "7" on the pier
🕐Hours: Open 24 hours
🕕Time Zone: Arabia Standard Time (UTC+3)
Explore the area
Museum of Islamic Art in the park
Souq Waqif 1 km
Doha Corniche next to the park
National Museum of Qatar 1.5 km
Souq Waqif metro station (Gold Line) 1 km
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Plan your visit to MIA Park
Dates, opening hours and how to get there are below. Booking ahead secures your preferred day.
Highlights Include:
Art
- Richard Serra's "7"
- Public artworks from Qatar Museums
Views
- West Bay skyline across the water
- Sunset over the bay
Family
- Children's play area
- Lawns for picnics and kites
- Cafés
What They Offer
Open 24 hours
Park grounds never close
Cafés
Cafés in the park
Entry
Free
Visit duration
1–2 hours
Timed entry required No
Sunset
Watch the West Bay towers light up across the water.
MIA Bazaar
In the cooler months, look out for markets and events on the lawns.
Accessibility
Paved, mostly level paths.
Age limits
None.
What to pack
Water, picnic blanket
What to wear
Light, modest clothing
Not allowed
Littering, climbing on artworks, barbecues outside permitted areas
Amenities
Cafés, play area, restrooms, museum facilities, parking (limited).
Tips for visiting MIA Park
- Come for sunset to see the West Bay skyline across the water.
- Pair your visit with the Museum of Islamic Art galleries.
- Bring water and walk in the evening during the hot months.
- Check the bazaar schedule with Qatar Museums before planning your day around it.
- Walk on to Souq Waqif for dinner afterwards.
Driving
On the Corniche next to the Museum of Islamic Art; parking is limited and closes during major events.
Public transportation
Souq Waqif metro station (Gold Line), about 1 km; taxis on the Corniche.
Address
MIA Park wraps around the Museum of Islamic Art at the southern end of the Doha Corniche. Souq Waqif is about 15 minutes' walk along the waterfront; the National Museum of Qatar is 1.5 km away.
Opening Hours
- MondayOpen 24 hours
- TuesdayOpen 24 hours
- WednesdayOpen 24 hours
- ThursdayOpen 24 hours
- FridayOpen 24 hours
- SaturdayOpen 24 hours
- SundayOpen 24 hours
Last entry: None – the park is open 24 hours
Open all year; parts may close for events.
The museum keeps separate hours (closed Wednesdays).
Special events
Markets, festivals and National Day events are held in the park.
Best times to visit
Sunset and evening.
Best days to visit
Any day.
Best months to visit
November to March.
Admission tickets
Entry is free.
MIA Park: Free Entry
Public park, open 24 hours, free to enter.
- Free access to the park
Admission
Free entry: no ticket or booking is needed.
Opening hours
Open now · Open 24 hours · Last entry None – the park is open 24 hours
Visitor policy
Cancellation and prepayment
No booking needed.
Children and admission
Children welcome; play area on site.
Groups
No booking needed.
Pets
Check posted signs; pets are restricted in many Doha parks.
Photography
Photography welcome; drones need approval.
Bags
No restrictions.
Smoking
Not permitted near play areas.
Accepted payment
Free; no payment needed.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Answers based on Museum of Islamic Art information.
General
Yes. MIA Park is a public park and there is no entry fee. Only the galleries inside the Museum of Islamic Art charge non resident visitors, and cafes and bazaar stalls charge for what they sell.
The tall steel work at the end of the pier is 7 by Richard Serra. In April 2025 Qatar Museums also added a sculpture by Nairy Baghramian to the park as part of its public art collection.
The bazaar began in 2012, paused in 2022 and returned in late February 2023. Its schedule changes by season, so check Qatar Museums social media or website for current days and hours before you go.
The two are close together on the Doha Corniche. You can walk between them in roughly 15 minutes, or take a short taxi ride if it is too hot to walk.
About 24 metres. Seven steel plates lean together to form an open polygon at the end of the pier.
MIA Park is in Doha, Qatar. The street address and directions are under How to get there on this page.
Bags: No restrictions.
Explore the area on this page lists 5 places around MIA Park, with the distance to each.
The closest of the hotels listed on bookingMentor within 5 km of MIA Park is Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels by Tivoli, 1.1 km away.
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Timing & weather
Late afternoon and evening from November to March are the most pleasant. Sunset brings good light over the bay and the West Bay skyline, and families gather on the lawns after dark.
Yes. The park is open around the clock. The Museum of Islamic Art keeps its own hours and is closed on Wednesdays.
The park opened to the public on 6 January 2012, a few years after the museum opened in 2008.
Most visitors spend 1–2 hours at MIA Park.
Getting there
Yes, but it is limited and closes during major events. The Gold Line to Souq Waqif or a taxi is easier.
Families & accessibility
Yes. The park has a play area, lawns for picnics and kite flying, and cafés.
