Museum of Islamic Art

Overview

Built on an artificial island in Doha Bay, the geometric building reads as stacked cubes. Its collection spans Islamic art from Spain to India, and the upper-floor bay windows frame the gulf like exhibits themselves.

Highlights

• •Pei's geometric architecture
• •Islamic art spanning three continents

Practical tips

• •Check Friday afternoon closures
• •Best photographed after the evening lighting

Practical information

Best time

Nov-Mar

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