Clubs & Organizations

Qatar also comprises a large variety of clubs, societies and organizations, some of the most notable are listed below:

The QCF or Qatar Cycling Federation is responsible for holding a range of cycling-related events, days out and competitions throughout the year and features a variety of teams for all ages. They recently completed one of their biggest events, the tour of Al Zubarah!

Like Squash? Perhaps you should consider the John Lord Duffers League. This tongue-in-cheek-humour group is Qatar’s premiere Squash group and is home to over a hundred members!

Perhaps you like your Rugby? Doha RFC welcomes newcomers with open arms as both players and spectators alike and features players of all ages from six to sixty, the RFC even includes a ladies club!

Organizing a monthly programme of talks, field days out in the nearby desert and age-old structures, the Qatar Natural History Group regularly meets and works together to uncover the secrets held by this age-old region.

Doha Golf Club practices at a range of courses but has their clubhouse situated in Doha’s Golf Course. The clubhouse itself features a range of Arabian-style motifs but the club is comprised of both Qatari nationals and expatriates.

Founded in 1959, the Doha Sailing Club has been authorised to use Qatar’s national waters by the Qatari government. The club is multi-national and is affiliated with the International Sailing, RYA, 470, Optimist and Laser International Classes Associations.

The Qatar Chess Association comprises the various clubs from across the region and is world-revered for their repeated champion-level chess players sent to compete in the World Chess Championships.

Featuring a variety of international and national players, the Doha Hockey Club regularly organizes tournaments with other teams from Bahrain, Kuwait, Sudan, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and the rest of Qatar and is known for their friendly attitude.

The Al Rayyan Football Club is one of Qatar’s top teams and some of its top sporting prowess. The team features mainly Qatari Nationals but some expatriates do take part as well.

A club for the ladies, the Doha Gardening Club is a relaxed venue determined to develop gardening skills to the next level and overcome the unfavourable conditions of the country’s climate.