It's rare to see a great city in the making these days , but with Doha people have the chance .In addition , a number of schemes plan to preserve the city's cultura identity and architectural heritage , such as Katara Cultural Village and the renovated Soug Wag Significant changes have happened in Doha , a city which almost 1.5 million people call home .However , the discovery of offshore gas reserves has allowed Qatar to invest in the future , including many large - scale infrastructure projects , particularly in Doha Along the Corniche , new skyscrapers and luxury hotels rise out of the desert sands , while waterfront apartment complexes emerge alongside private villas .This is a 2,500 - acre campus on the outskirts of Doha where universities like Comell Medical School and Texas A & M are teaching a new generation of students Two of the largest urban projects underway are Lusall City and the infrastructure for the 2022 World Cup , Lusal City is a planned community covering 38 square kilometres .And just offshore , on a man - made island among the blue waters of the Arabian Gulf , stands the Museum of Islamic Art it houses one of the world's greatest collections of islamic art textiles and rugs .With its changing skyline and landmark buildings , Doha is becoming one of the most confident and dynamic cities in the region .Doha is transforming its transportation network , including the addition of new highways and the construction of a 93 km metro system .If you enjoy visiting museums or shopping malls , Doha is a great destination .