Eating out in Doha Eating at restaurants can be expensive with a realistic cost of around 400 Qatari Riyal (QAR), which is approx. £100 per person at a reasonably priced restaurant. Fast food such as McDonalds is comparable in price to the UK.

Eating out in Qatar in 2026 offers a wide spectrum of costs, but it is generally considered moderate to expensive, especially in the tourist-heavy areas of Doha. For a "fine dining" experience at a high-end restaurant in The Pearl or Msheireb Downtown, expect to pay between 350 and 600 QAR (approx. $95 to $165 USD) per person, excluding alcohol, which carries a very high "sin tax." However, you can eat very affordably if you stick to local "Souq" eateries or the ubiquitous "cafeterias." A hearty meal of shawarma, hummus, and tea at a local spot in Souq Waqif can cost as little as 25 to 45 QAR ($7 to $12 USD). International fast-food chains are priced similarly to those in the U.S. or UK. A unique feature of the Qatari dining scene is the "Business Lunch" specials offered by 5-star hotels, which provide high-end 3-course meals for a fixed price of around 100 QAR. While it can be very expensive if you only eat at luxury resorts, a savvy traveler in 2026 can easily manage a daily food budget of $40 to $50 by mixing local street food with occasional mid-range restaurant visits.