Doha Shuts Down On Friday Mornings
Salat al-Jumu'ah, or Friday prayers, are an obligatory religious rite in Qatar. Doha might feel like a ghost town on a Friday morning because most people are busy attending mosque.
On Fridays, restaurants, cafes, and museums do not open until 1 or 2 p.m. The Museum of Islamic Art and the Souq Waqif, two of the city's most prominent attractions, are both closed on Friday mornings. Keep in mind that if your Qatar layover comes on a Friday, you'll have to plan your trip around these limited hours.
Remember that the Doha metro does not begin service until 2 p.m. on Fridays.
