Banana Island (Qatar)

Banana Island (Doha) is an artificial leisure island developed as a resort destination off the coast of Doha, shaped broadly like a crescent. It hosts a luxury resort complex with villas, beaches, a marina and recreational facilities.

Facilities on the island include private beaches, guest villas and a spa, together with water-sports and family-oriented leisure offerings. The island is primarily a hospitality and resort destination, serving overnight guests and organised day visitors.

The island is accessed by a regular ferry service from Doha’s marina areas; transfer times are typically in the range of about 20-25 minutes depending on the departure point.

• Access time: Operated as a luxury island resort reachable by a scheduled ferry from Doha that takes about 20-25 minutes from central marinas.

What to See#

• Resort complex: A luxury resort complex with guest villas, private beaches and hospitality facilities aimed at leisure and wellness visitors.
• Marina and water sports: Marina and water-sports facilities providing access for boats, kayaking, paddleboarding and organised marine activities.
• Spa and leisure facilities: Spa, pools and family recreation areas that form part of the resort’s guest amenities and day-visitor programmes.

Banana Island is accessed by a 20-30 minute speedboat transfer from Doha’s marina. Transfers and bookings are managed by the island resort operator; visitors should coordinate reservations and boat times in advance.

• Reserve day-trip access or resort bookings in advance-ferry and speedboat slots are limited.
• If staying at the resort, request a sea-view room for better sunrise scenes.
• Check transfer times; the operator's pontoon and boat schedules can be strict and are weather-dependent.