Doha neighbourhood guide: Ain Khaled

Ain Khaled is a residential district in Doha that is close to the busy Salwa Road and is full of compounds and villas. It is a quiet area with several schools, a family park, and a few supermarkets, making it one of the ideal areas to live for families in Qatar.

If you're planning to move/visit, read on and find out all there is to know about Ain Khaled!

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Ain Khaled is located in western Doha and is south of Salwa Road. On its east is Abu Hamour, Umm Al Saneem on its south, and Industrial Area on its west.

Where to get groceries Image credit: Shutterstock Safari Hypermarket

Location: Salwa Road

Timings: Daily from 8:30 am – 12:30 am

Lulu Hypermarket

Location: Al Sammak Street

Timings: Daily from 8 am – 12 am

Megamart

Location: 01 Mall

Timings:

Sunday to Wednesday from 8 am –10:45 pm

Thursdays from 9 am - 11 pm

Friday & Saturday from 8 am - 11 pm

Where to eat Image credit: Shutterstock White Palace Restaurant

Cuisine: Indian

Instagram: @whitepalace_qatar

Black Olive Restaurant

Cuisine: Arabic, Chinese, and Indian

Instagram: @blackoliveqatar

Al Rukaba Restaurant

Cuisine: Arabic, Sudanese

TikTok: @alrakubaresturant

ORYXZAATAR

Cuisine: Indian, Arabic, Tandoor, Chinese

Instagram: @oryxzaatar

Al Mosak Restaurant

Cuisine: International

Instagram: @almosak_qtr

Maison de Sushi

Cuisine: Asian fusion

Instagram: @mdesushi

Dampa Seafood Village

Cuisine: Seafood

Instagram: @dampaseafoodvillage

Restaurant Chef Pillai

Cuisine: Indian

Instagram: @restaurantchefpillai_doha

Zaitoon Restaurant

Cuisine: Indian

Instagram: @zaitoon.qatar

Where to shop 01 Mall. Image credit: Al Mana Holding 01 Mall

Location: Wadi Al Shaheenia Street

R&B

Location: Salwa Road

Instagram: @rnbarabia

REDTAG

Location: Salwa Road

Instagram: @redtagfashion

Saqr

Location: Al Jazeera Petrol Station

Instagram: @saqrstore

Gulf Furniture

Location: Salwa Road

Instagram: @gulffurnitureofficial

Ain Khaled Family Park A family-friendly destination in Ain Khaled.

Location: Al Thurayya Street

Schools Image credit: Shutterstock

Philippine International School (+974 4451 3364)

Oscar Kindergarten (+974 3038 6600, +974 4416 3950, +974 4465 4942)

Leaders International School In Qatar (+974 4418 1794)

Jordanian School (+974 4416 0518)

Starfish Lane Kids (+974 4436 3592)

Alashbal Preparatory International School (+974 4416 1577)

Elder Tree Kindergarten (+974 4498 4984)

Elite International School (+974 4498 1155)

Doha British School (+974 4019 8000)

Acorn Nursery (+974 4038 7684)

Health Centers Image credit: PHCC Al Salam Medical Polyclinic

Contact: +974 4444 1042

Instagram: @alsalam_medical_center

Mesaimeer Health Center

Contact: +974 4406 9917

Website:

Al Malakiya Clinic

Contact: +974 4444 0117

Website:

Aster Medical Centre

Contact: +974 4444 0499

Website:

Ocean Medical Centre

Contact: +974 3000 4029

Instagram: @ocean.medical

Salons Image credit: Shutterstock Nails Spot Spa

Facebook: @Nspotspadoha

Sandalwood Ladies Salon

Instagram: @sandal_wood_saloon

Ourika Beauty and Spa

Instagram: @ourikaspa

Desert Princess

Instagram: @desertprincessdoha

Varnish Nails & Arts

Instagram: @varnish.qa

Fitness centres Image credit: Edge Fitness Studio Mr. Gym

Contact: +974 4413 4093

Instagram: @mr_gym_fitness

Edge Fitness Studio

Contact: +974 5030 5530

Instagram: @edgeonfit

Mosques Al Ain Compound Mosque via Google Street View

Al Amin Mosque

Al Ain Compound Masjid

Masjid Al Rahma

Ain Khaled Mosque

Ain Khalid Complex Masjid

Al Ain Gardens Compound Mosque

Petrol stations Image credit: Mirraj Hossain via Google Images

Woqod Petrol Station (Al Furqan Street)

Woqod Petrol Station (Industrial Street)

Al Jazeera Petrol Station (Umm Al Seneem Street)

How to get around Image credit: Shutterstock Karwa bus

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Cassandra Pallagud

Senior Content Writer