Fancy an experience and need a haircut while on holiday in Qatar? There are loads of options in most of the malls. These can be quite pricey but generally good quality. However….
For an authentic experience, why not visit one of Qatars many mens salons or saloons.
Bin Mahmoud Metro Station Qatar
Basically, there are loads of places to get a haircut in the area surrounding Bin Mahmoud metro station. To find them alight at the Bin Mahmoud station on the Gold Line and head for the Ibn Mahmoud West exit.
At the top of the escalators be sure to turn left and left again. Exit using the door pictured below – Bin Mahmoud West exit. Check out this visitors guide to Doha Metro Stations if its your first time in Qatar using Doha Metro
Turn left again and walk straight. Cross Qatari Bin Al Fujaah Street and continue. Along the way you will see restaurants and shops on your left including several salons. Select one here if you like the look of a place.
Alternatively continue along the street until you reach Al Jazeera Street, then turn left.
Walk along this road and you will find more salons as well as a plethora of restaurants and shops. There is an astounding variety of cuisines and choice here. Select from Indian, Korean, Chinese, Thai, Nepali, Filipino or Arabic – including Egyptian and Lebanese.
Top Tip
One very important tip. BEFORE you sit down in the barbers chair agree a price. Some Qatar salons display prices while others do not. Generally a haircut should cost around 10 Qatari Riyals. If you want your beard trimming – cut throat razor style – this will cost more. Consider having a photo of your preferred hairstyle on your phone to show the barber as their English can be limited. Please make sure you are open minded when choosing to have your haircut here as the standard may not be what you are used to. The barbers are certified by the relevant Qatar ministry and certificates should be displayed inside. Depending on the salon you may even get a head massage using Ayurveda oils. All in all a memorable experience and hopefully a great haircut.
If you fancy a beer drop into the Centro Hotel where there is a very basic bar with reasonable – for Qatar – prices. Check out the area using google maps…..
Once you are done exploring you can choose to return to Bin Mahmoud station or walk all the way to the end of Al Jazeera street until you reach C Ring Road, then turn left. A short walk will bring you to Al Saad Metro station – also on the Gold Line. Continue past Al Saad station and you will find the 5 star La Cigale Hotel which is another neat place for a tipple.
Happy exploring and please share your experiences with us below
