East-West/West-East at UTM coordinates N25°31.019’ E50°51.948’ (Zikreet). Breath-taking sculpture spanning over 1km and comprising four steel plates, each more than 14m in height.

Lamp Bear, one of a number of impressive sculptures at Hamad International Airport.

Maman at Qatar National Convention Centre. A giant spider sculpture made of marble, bronze and stainless steel.

The Three Monkeys at Katara Cultural Village. Three head sculptures recalling Gandhi’s famous visual metaphor – ‘see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil’.

Calligraffiti at Salwa Road Tunnels. Striking graffiti murals inspired by local culture and created with a team of students from Virginia Commonwealth University Qatar.

7 at Museum of Islamic Art Park. Homage in steel to the spiritual significance of the number seven in Islamic culture.

Cosmos , one of a number of impressive sculptures at Hamad International Airport.

A series of sculptures at Hamad International Airport depicting the Arabian Oryx, Qatar’s national animal.

Perceval at Aspire Park. Bronze of a life-size shire horse.

The Miraculous Journey at Sidra Medical and Research Centre. Fourteen monumental bronze sculptures illustrating the development of a baby.

Healthy Living from the Start at HMC Women’s Hospital. A series of photographs portraying local athletes with newborn babies and young children.

The Challenge 2015 at the Lusail Multi-Purpose Sports Hall. A series of bronze sculptures depicting larger-than life hands reaching for the sky.

The Force of Nature II at Katara Cultural Village. Large bronze sculpture depicting Mother Nature as a woman hurling the planet in circles.

This monumental sculpture sits at the entrance to the new Doha Exhibition & Convention Centre (DECC) in West Bay. Open and inviting, profound yet serene, the giant geometric components of this sculpture fill the surrounding space, towering over people below as they make their way.

Acclaimed Qatari artist Ali Hassan’s “Desert Horse” captures the spirit of the travel and the flow of movement, just as the Bedouins used horses for travel in the past. The artwork is an interpretation of the iconic desert horse and represents different forms of the Arabic letter “ن” (“n”). It is located outside the arrivals meet and greet hall, gate number 3.

“Le Pouce” a sculpture in the shape of a giant thumb, art piece by acclaimed French artist César Baldaccini at Souq Waqif.

The new National Museum of Qatar brings the unique story of Qatar and its people to life, covering the earliest times to the present day and offering a vision of the future. Visitors embark on an eye-opening journey through three “chapters” — Beginnings, Life in Qatar, and The Modern History of Qatar — each presented through compelling story-telling and fully immersive environments that engage all the senses. nmoq.org.qa

Experience 15 centuries of Islamic art in a single day. The MIA’s magnificent and imaginatively presented displays of the finest art and artefacts from across the Islamic world have earned it recognition among the world’s top cultural institutions. No visitor can fail to be impressed by the quality and diversity the collections, housed in a modern architectural masterpiece designed by the award winning architect IM Pei. The museum ensures fresh interest through its constantly changing programme of special exhibitions. A fee may be charged for these temporary shows, but admission to the permanent galleries is free. www.mia.org.qa/en

The museums celebrate the history of four historic heritage houses in the heart of Msheireb Downtown Doha, a major renovation and restoration project located in the oldest part of the capital. They provide an important insight into Qatar’s national history and social development and visitors are welcome to tour the museums at their leisure. Guided tours are also available. The associated Msheireb Enrichment Centre on the Corniche offers presentations covering the nation’s life, history and urban development past, present and future. www.msheireb.com/msheireb-enrichment-centre/about-the-centre/

Located in Doha’s Education City, Mathaf museum is the only institution of its type in the region, hosting modern art exhibits and programmes offering an Arab perspective on contemporary art. It is linked by shuttle bus to the Museum of Islamic Art. www.mathaf.org.qa/en/

Sheikh Faisal’s private museum at Al Samriya features a fascinating collection of more than 15,000 exhibits covering a spectrum of art, artefacts and equipment, as well as many everyday household and traditional items that evoke a flavour of Qatari life in the pre-oil era. A feature of the museum is its extensive collection of vintage cars. www.fbqmuseum.org