Doha: Qatar Museums has unveiled Al Khor
Urban Futures, the first public milestone of the Al Khor Heritage Trail, a
long-term project to regenerate the coastal town's historic centre. Presented
as part of the Design Doha Biennial 2026, the exhibition runs from November 5,
2026 to January 31, 2027 across Houses 37, 38 and 39 and Plaza A2 in Al Asmakh,
Doha.
At its heart is a pre-concept for the town,
some 50 kilometres north of Doha, shaped by two years of conversations with
residents, elders, craftspeople, farmers and businesses, as well as ministries
and public bodies. Visitors are invited to question it, test it and add to it.
Mohammed Saad Al Rumaihi, CEO of Qatar Museums, said: "Al Khor's heritage
is the foundation on which its future will be built. Our ambition is to enrich
the town's cultural life and create lasting opportunities for the people who
call it home."
Local voices are woven into the project from
the outset, with the Al Khor Content Committee formed with the people of Al
Khor advising on and reviewing the content. Inside the three traditional
houses, visitors journey from Al Khor's heritage to its possible future,
sharing ideas through a large map of the town, a contribution wall or QR codes
in each room.
On Plaza A2 stands the Al Khor Canopy, designed by Kéré Architecture and built with Seashore Group, serving as both a gathering place and a full-scale prototype of the shade proposed along the trail. The exhibition is curated by the Qatar Museums Heritage Cluster, the National Museum of Qatar, Kéré Architecture, MATERIA and the Al Khor Content Committee. An accompanying public programme will feature community majlis sessions, planning workshops, guided visits and heritage walks.
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