Free Indoor Play Areas in Qatar
October 31, 2025 | 11:17 AM
Across Qatar, several malls and public spaces offer free, air-conditioned play zones perfect for toddlers and young children. Here’s a roundup of places where little ones can have big fun.
Free Indoor Play Areas in Qatar at a Glance
3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum
Explore the excitement at 321 Museum’s Activation Zone. With a range of activities for all ages, from games to challenges, there’s fun for everyone.
- Location
Khalifa International Stadium
- Nearest Metro Station
Sports City, Gold Line
- Website
Cave of Wonders
Children can explore a realistic representation of an underground rocky cave or simply wander freely, discovering places to climb, crawl and hide and encountering strange glowing rocks, carvings, artefacts hidden in the sand, bats hanging from the ceiling and a giant gecko climbing up the wall.
- Location
National Museum of Qatar
- Nearest Metro Station
Qatar National Museum, Gold Line
- Website
West Walk Play Area
- Location
Food Court, near Papa John’s and Dairy Queen
@westwalk.qa
- Website
IKEA Småland
Småland is a special play area for the world’s most precious children. Småland is a free play area for the convenience of customers who come to IKEA with their children. IKEA Småland coworkers will take care of your children for free for an hour.
- Location
Doha Festival City
- Nearest Metro Station
Lusail Metro Station, Red Line
- Website
junior’s Play Area
- Location
Al Sadd, Al Wakra, Ain Khalid
Thuraya Planetarium
Thuraya Planetarium offers a rare experience to visitors, blending education and entertainment, especially for kids, families and astronomy enthusiasts. Kids can explore space at this free indoor planetarium in Katara. With fun shows on a big dome screen and cool exhibits like space suits and planets, it’s a great spot to learn and stay cool.
- Location
Katara Cultural Village
- Nearest Metro Station
Katara Metro Station, Red Line
- Website
QNL Children's Activity Room
Children enjoy exploring and learning in the Children’s and Young Adults’ Library. They provide an inspirational learning space for children to not only fall in love with reading but also to explore their curiosity by engaging with the Library’s space and collections. They have Toddlers’ reading and
activity room for kids fun.
- Location
Qatar National Library
- Nearest Metro Station
Qatar National Library, Green Line
- Website
City Gallery Aquarium
Located inside the Grand Cruise Terminal at Old Doha Port, this free indoor aquarium features floor-to-ceiling tanks with native marine life like reef sharks and stingrays. A calm, air-conditioned space where children can enjoy underwater views and explore Qatar’s marine heritage.