Another landmark in Education City is The Ceremonial Court, an open-air facility used for special events.

Designed by Japanese architect Arata Isozaki who won the Pritzker Prize in 2019 after this building was completed, the building features latticed patterns ubiquitously found throughout the country incorporated in pergolas that flank the plaza.

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Delicate and almost ephemeral, the commanding National Museum of Qatar was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jean Nouvel. 

Its lyrical form was inspired by desert rose crystal formations, featuring interlocking discs made of steel trusses clad in glass-reinforced concrete and spanning a whopping 430,500 square feet.

The shadows created by overhanging elements allow visitors to stroll around the outside while protecting the interior from light and heat.

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Formerly known as the Al Wakrah Stadium, the futuristic design of the Al Janoub Stadium was designed by late architect Dame Zaha Hadid.

Inspired by the sails of the dhow boats traditional to Qatar, its billowing form that soars over the skyline of Al Wakrah, a city to the south of Doha, is a nod to the coastal city's maritime heritage.

Boasting a capacity of 40,000, its retractable roof and innovative cooling system ensure that events can be held all year round, even during the searing heat of the summer months.

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The Doha Tower was Jean Nouvel's first project in Qatar, predating the National Museum of Qatar by seven years. Its design expresses the local culture, connecting modern and ancient Islamic designs.

Located on a corniche road in the city centre overlooking the gulf, the body of water can be seen through the filleted circumference of the dome that caps the rounded skyscraper.

The tower is an engineering feat with 46 floors above ground, three floors below ground, and a total gross floor area of approximately 110,000 m². It has no central core, leaving more internal space available for its occupants. 

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Designed by the late I.M. Pei, the Museum of Islamic Art was the Pritzker Prize-winning architect's last major building and was completed in 2008, just months before his 92nd birthday.

Precisely detailed using materials of the highest quality, the 376,740 sq ft building’s formation of angular volumes deliberately hides a central dome within a tower and gives the impression of a great fortress separated from land by a narrow moat. 

Its minimalist form is underlined by the creamy French limestone blocks, which reflect blinding sunlight, contrasting with deep shadows that shift continually throughout the day. 

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This massive 80,000-capacity stadium designed by Foster + Partners is the centrepiece of the World Cup. Its circular design reflects the handcrafted bowls found all across the Arab and Islamic world, while the interplays of light mirror the Fanar lanterns of the region.

After the tournament, most of the seats will be removed and donated to developing countries. Meanwhile, the golden exterior is designed to take on its patina over time, slowly fading to replicate the appearance of aged metal handicrafts.

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