Doha has transformed itself in a very short time. Now the media and arts capital of its region, a major player in the aviation stakes and the host of the 2022 World Cup, it’s an ultra-cosmopolitan capital. Two miles from the city’s main business district, The St. Regis Doha, with its postmodern Arabian architecture and panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf, provides the perfect base. The hotel’s Rooftop Lounge brings the urban chic of New York, Beirut and London to Doha. Guests ascend from the private entrance in the lower floor of the hotel and step onto a breathtaking, stylish and spacious terrace. Opal by Gordon Ramsay Restaurant unites casual, exacting service with a relaxed, bistro-style environment defined by parquet-and-stone floors and views of the shimmering Arabian Gulf. At the heart of the space, a live gourmet pizza and raw station presents the straightforward, yet contemporary cuisine inspired by street food that characterizes the restaurant’s compelling, spontaneous menu, making it a top choice for families.