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Wedding traditions of Doha

A Gulf capital where the old market and the new towers share the same wedding calendar.

Qatari weddings are family events hosted in large halls, often with women and men in separate rooms. The groom's family gives a mahr and pays most costs. The Qatar Marriage Fund encourages national couples with support, and the henna night is a women's event with songs.

Doha: Doha skyline in the morning
Photo: Francisco Anzola, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A wedding here

In Qatari custom, the bride is dressed in a gown, with gold jewellery that the groom's family buys. Men perform the Ardah sword dance. The marriage of two Qataris may also include a family lunch the following day.

Where weddings happen

Halls in West Bay and hotels host most celebrations. Katara Cultural Village and the Souq Waqif area serve for photography and for engagements.

Wedding customs of Doha

ArdahThe sword dance.Henna nightThe bridal henna.

Also part of it, and being written: Mahr (The gift.), Culture of Qatar (The culture.).

A wedding trail idea for Doha

  1. Souq Waqif A restored old market.
  2. Katara Cultural Village A cultural district with a beach.
  3. Gold Souq of Doha Gold and jewellery.
About this page

Written by the EveryShaadi desk with AI assistance. Opening hours, venues and wedding-season dates change; check locally before travelling. Customs differ from place to place and family to family. If this is your tradition and we have it wrong, tell us.

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StageFinding a matchEngagement and betrothalThe weeks beforeThe eveProcession and arrivalThe ceremonyThe wedding feastReception, dance and giftsAfter the wedding

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