PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

Travel tips

Accessibility for people with reduced mobility

  • The “Accessible Qatar” application provides information on facilities and equipment for people with reduced mobility in various public spaces and tourist sites around the country. Feel free to install it on your smartphone.
  • In collaboration with Wheel the World, Ooredoo Qatar offers specially designed tourist activities for people with reduced mobility.
  • In emergency situations, the following specific services are available to people with hearing impairments:
    –> Send an SMS to 992describing your situation and the service required (ambulance, fire department, police), including your name, address and any relevant information.
    –> Make a call to 992 using the camera on your computer or your 4G-connected smartphone.
    –> Send an e-mail to 992@moi.gov.qa (it may take some time to receive a reply).

Accessibility for people with reduced mobility in Qatar has improved significantly in recent years. Here are some key aspects of accessibility in Qatar:

  1. Urban infrastructure: Qatar’s major cities, such as Doha, have worked to improve accessibility for people with reduced mobility. This includes the installation of ramps, elevators and adapted toilets in public buildings, shopping centers, hotels and tourist attractions.
  2. Public transport: Public transport systems, such as the Doha metro and buses, have been designed to be accessible to people with reduced mobility. Metro stations are equipped with elevators and ramps, and buses have dedicated wheelchair zones.
  3. Accessibility in Hotels and Accommodation: Many hotels in Qatar offer rooms adapted for people with reduced mobility, with special facilities and services to meet their needs.
  4. Events and Leisure: For major events such as the FIFA World Cup, specific measures have been put in place to ensure the accessibility of stadiums and event areas, including dedicated seating, adapted transport services and accessible facilities.
  5. Beaches and outdoor areas: Some efforts have been made to make beaches and parks more accessible, although accessibility varies from place to place. It’s a good idea to check in advance what special facilities are available.
  6. Awareness-raising and training: The government and various organizations are working to raise public awareness and train staff to better meet the needs of people with reduced mobility.

Despite this progress, it is important to note that accessibility can vary from place to place and from situation to situation in Qatar. Visitors with special mobility needs should plan ahead and check the facilities available in the places they plan to visit.