Qatar in cash.
Dazzling Doha: museums signed Pei and Nouvel, a falcon souk, dunes that dive into an inland sea. A 48-hour stopover worth a journey of its own.
Helvetica Exchange prepares your QAR travel envelope at Rue Pierre-Fatio 19, 1204 Geneva (Rive district) — the posted rate, no separate commission, Monday–Friday 08:30–18:30 and Saturday 09:00–17:00. Reserve and your rate is held for 3 hours during opening hours; ID from the LBA thresholds.
The cities, chosen.
Doha
A glass skyline facing the wooden dhow — the Gulf, distilled and chic.
Museum of Islamic Art — Pei's masterpiece on its island — sumptuous collections, free entry.
Souq Waqif — Spices, falcons on the arm and QAR 1 karak — the soul that predates the towers.
Khor Al Adaid
The UNESCO inland sea, between 40 m dunes and turquoise water.
Dune safari & swim — 4×4 drifting, camels and tea at the camp — a half day.
A night at the desert camp — A starlit bivouac facing Saudi Arabia across the water.
Getting around.
A gleaming modern metro (three lines, QAR 2 a ride), Uber inexpensive. A 4×4 desert excursion in the afternoon — the inland sea at sunset.
Cash & banknotes.
Metro and museums cost next to nothing, souk restaurants are gentle (QAR 30–60) — it is the desert and the grand hotels that weigh. QAR 280–500 a day travels in comfort; 24–48 hours cover museums, souk and dunes.
| Rate reservation | held 3 hours, during opening hours |
| Counter hours | Mon–Fri 08:30–18:30 · Sat 09:00–17:00 |
| Commission | none — the margin lives in the posted rate |
Before you go.
Is a stopover enough?
24–48 h cover museums, souk and desert — Qatar Airways even offers stopover hotel deals. Three days breathe better.
Budget on the spot?
Metro and museums nearly free, souk tables gentle (QAR 30–60) — the desert and grand hotels are what weigh. QAR 280–500/day in comfort.
Indicative amounts — rate reservable for 3 hours · Rue Pierre-Fatio 19, Geneva · Guide complet en français