Lusail Boulevard & Winter Wonderland: Parking, Hours and Tips (2026)

In winter, Lusail is one of the busiest places in Qatar: the Boulevard downtown, the winter theme park on Al Maha Island, and December's big events. The two are close together but reached differently.

Lusail Winter Wonderland (Al Maha Island)

The 2026–27 season is open from 22 October 2026 to around 20 March 2027. The closing date may change.

Official prices:

Walkabout (entry only) from QAR 75.
Unlimited rides from QAR 180.
Family offer: buy 3, get 1 free.
Prices are higher on peak days (Thursday to Saturday). Under-3s go free.

Hours:

Usually 4pm–11pm.
Thursday and Friday until 1am.
Some weekdays may be closed, so check the official site.

Getting there:

By car: Lusail Expressway to 14th Street, then follow the signs. The island is linked by a causeway opposite Lusail Marina Promenade.
Island parking carries no extra charge according to the official site, but it is very limited. Arrive around 4pm at weekends.
By public transport: Red Line to Legtaifiya, then Lusail Tram to the Marina stops (these are running), then about a 10-minute walk.

Lusail Boulevard

A 1.3 km avenue in Downtown Lusail lined with towers, restaurants and cafés. It is best visited in the evening.

Parking:

Large underground car parks on several levels.
On big event nights, nearby roads close and remote parking with shuttles is used. On New Year's Eve 2025, for example, that meant Al Wadi and Al Kharayej car parks, with shuttles from 3pm and fines for illegal parking.

Metro: Lusail QNB (Red Line), about a 10-minute walk.

Lusail Tram (important): at-grade stops, including Downtown Lusail and Lusail Stadium, have been suspended since July 2026 with no reopening date. Only Legtaifiya to Tarfat South is running, and bus M154 replaces the closed stops.

December in Lusail

10–12 Dec, T100 Triathlon Final: the run course goes through Lusail Plaza and the Boulevard. Expect road closures on 11–12 Dec.
18 Dec, National Day: the Lusail programme has not been announced yet.
31 Dec, New Year's Eve: over 250,000 people watched the 2025 fireworks here, and the event was families only. The 2026 plan has not been announced yet.

Tips

Avoid arriving between 7 and 9pm on Thursdays and Fridays if you can.
Place Vendôme is a separate mall in Lusail Marina, not on the Boulevard.
On event nights, follow the signed parking routes, because fines apply.

A car for winter outings

Infinity Rent a Car has 1,500+ cars, including 7-seaters:

Monthly from QAR 1,299.
7-seaters from QAR 2,700 a month.
Daily from QAR 73.

Hamad Airport pickup is at Doha prices, with free cancellation up to 48 hours. Our team confirms your pickup details on WhatsApp after booking.

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FAQ

When does Lusail Winter Wonderland open?

It opened on 22 October 2026 and runs to around 20 March 2027.

Ticket price?

Entry from QAR 75, unlimited rides from QAR 180. Prices are higher on peak days.

Parking on Al Maha Island?

Yes, with no extra charge per the official site, but spaces are very limited.

Nearest metro to Lusail Boulevard?

Lusail QNB on the Red Line.

Is the Lusail Tram running?

Partly: Legtaifiya to Tarfat South only.