Skilfully blending the best elements of heritage and modern flair Katara Village offers a unique and enlightening experience…

Katara is the nexus of elegance from the past and grandeur from the future. This village is named "Katara" since that is how Qatar was written on the oldest maps. Katara Cultural Village is Qatar's largest and most diverse cultural venture where individuals learn about and experience other cultures. The village boasts state-of-the-art amenities, exquisite performance spaces, music halls, and galleries.

Katara offers international, regional, and local festivals, seminars, performances, and exhibitions in its capacity as a protector of Qatar's legacy and customs and in its mission to raise awareness of the value of all cultures and civilisations. This village serves as a window into a society in which individuals from all cultural origins will transcend national boundaries and unite around shared goals to advance mankind as a whole.

Art and culture lovers are sure to immerse themselves in the beauty and concept of Katara Village. So here are some of the attractions you would enjoy…

The Alluring Blue Mosque with glass mosaic art and hand-painted ceramics

 The Katara Cultural Village is home to the exquisite and stunning Katara Mosque or Blue Mosque of Katara. The Katara Mosque is mostly blue because of the exquisite glass mosaic artwork and the hand-painted ceramic tiles that were created especially for Katara.

Designer Zainab Fadil Oglu drew inspiration for the façade from Istanbul's Dolmabahçe Palace. The entire outer façade is covered in elaborate mosaic designs that range from typical vegetal Islamic style motifs to Arabic calligraphy exhibiting words from holy books. Real 24K gold-leafed glass mosaic tiles are used to create the calligraphic panels. The Katara Mosque's mihrab, minaret, and domes are all adorned with golden accents.

Different architectural styles from Turkey, Syria, Turkmenistan and northern Persia are weaved into the delicate designs of Katara Mosque.

Golden Mosque in Ottoman style glazed with gold chips

Katara's Golden Mosque, constructed in the Ottoman style, is completely glazed in small gold chips. The mosque is a magnificent example of workmanship, with golden mosaic tesserae adorning its outside walls.

The Golden Mosque has a distinct external texture that is evocative of finely sanded surfaces and radiates a gentle glow. These facade-like exteriors, with their exquisite texture and faint sparkle, fascinate the eye as they brilliantly mimic the pristine sands of the desert.

A timeless elegance is exuded in certain spots where pure gold mosaic has been added. Hand-picked glass mosaics and platinum decorations add to its elegance. Every mosaic tile showcases the beauty and influence from ancient traditions.