Al Shahaniyah

Al Shahaniyah (alternatively Al Sheehaniya) is a town in central Qatar, out to the west of Doha, in the Al Rayyan municipality. The majority of activity associated with camel racing and oryx breeding in Qatar take place within the municipality.

Understand
Al Shahaniyah City is part of the much larger Al Shahaniyah Municipality which had a population of almost 190,000 people in 2015.

By bus
The Route 104 and 104A bus (timetable) towards Dukhan passes through the town. There are departures approximately every hour from the Doha Al Ghanim Bus Station, with the journey taking just under an hour. There a different timetables for Saturday-Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and that service changes and disruptions can occur. It is recommended you call Mowasalat on to confirm timetables.

By car
Located on the Dukhan Highway (Q3), about a half-hour drive west of Doha.

Get around
To follow the camel races or to explore the area, it's best to have your own vehicle.

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Sleep
There is no accommodation available in Al Shahaniyah, so it is best to visit as a day-trip from Doha.

Stay healthy
HMC operates an emergency department at its local clinic here.