Is there a game where you can live in Doha?

Doha life simulator

Yes. LifeSim puts you in the real Doha, on a 3D map of the city and its coast. You make a character in one text box and live day by day. People in the city remember you and text you. It is free.

Start a life in Doha

Life in Doha

Doha is the capital of Qatar, on a bay of the Gulf. Towers line the West Bay, and the old market of Souq Waqif sits near the water. Many people work in offices by day and meet at cafés and on the Corniche at night.

Where to live in Doha

West Bay

Glass office towers, hotels, and the start of the Corniche walk.

Souq Waqif

An old market of narrow lanes, with spices, cloth, cafés, and a falcon souq.

The Pearl-Qatar

A built island of apartments, marinas, and shops by the sea.

Msheireb Downtown

A rebuilt city center with new homes, offices, and the Msheireb Museums.

Lives to start in Doha

How it works

  1. Describe your character in one text box. Name Doha in the text.
  2. The game reads the city from your text and puts you in the real Doha, on a 3D map.
  3. Live day by day. Go to real places, meet people, and talk to them in your own words.

Questions

Is the Museum of Islamic Art on the Doha map?

Yes. The museum stands on the Corniche on the real map. Search for it by name and go there with your character.

Can I play the Doha life sim on my phone?

Yes. Open play.lifesim.com in the browser on your phone. There is nothing to download, and your save syncs to the cloud.

Can I visit Katara Cultural Village?

Yes. Katara is a real place on the coast north of West Bay. Search for it, and walk there to see the theater and the beach.

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