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Swiss-Belhotel Doha
Come to the premiere business hotel in Doha! A mere 8 minutes from the Doha International Airport and right in the bustling business district, a stone’s throw from international banks and the traditional shopping souks, we are the epitome of convenience and purpose blended. Choose from an array of 165 well-appointed guestrooms and 78 plush serviced apartments, each tailored to the needs of the busy traveller. But our convenient location and comfortable accomodations are only the beginning of what we can offer you. We have excellent facilities for meetings, events and receptions, including our crown jewel, the Al Yasmine Grand Ballroom: 300sqm of splendor equipped with the latest in conference technology.
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Major International Airports and Visa Information
Doha International Airport (www.dohaairport.com) A taxi ride from the airport starts from 25 QAR (for airport taxis) or 10 QAR (for regular taxis) and charges per kilometre start from 1.20 QAR. Taxis can also be booked at the Arrivals Terminal. Most hotels provides transfers and car rentals are also available. Limousine cars are available from the airport to any place in Doha for charges that range between 80 QAR to 120 QAR. Tipping is not required.

A 30-day visa-on-arrival covering business and leisure travel is available to passport holders from 33 countries including Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore, the US, the UK and most of continental Europe. Many visas can be processed online at the Ministry of Interior's website (www.moi.gov.qa/site/english) and payment is through credit card. Source: www.qatartourism.gov.qa
Convention Centres
Qatar International Exhibition Centre Close to the capital's diplomatic district and within 15 minutes' drive of all major hotels. Offers 10,000m2 of indoor exhibition hall space, an 8,000m2 outdoor exhibition area and a car park for 1,000 vehicles. The exhibition hall can be subdivided. Onsite facilities include offices, meeting rooms, a VIP lounge, public lounges, business centre, a travel bureau, car hire facilities, banking services and restaurants. Qatar National Convention Centre (www.qatarconvention.com) QNCC is being built to the gold certification of U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED). It will offer 40,000m2 of exhibition space, a conference hall for 4,000 delegates, 2,300-seat lyric style theatre, three additional tiered auditoriums, 57 meeting rooms, pre-function and exhibition foyers, lounges, hospitatlity suites, business centre and media rooms.