MIA Park occupies the land-side of the Museum of Islamic Art island, connected to the Corniche promenade by a footbridge. It is one of the more pleasant outdoor spaces in central Doha — shaded lawns, a small beach, a marina of traditional dhows, and unobstructed views across Doha Bay toward West Bay's skyline.
The park is best in the cooler months when the open-air cafés and picnic spots fill up with families on weekend evenings. It is quiet during the day. The café inside the Museum of Islamic Art itself (on the island, accessible via a short walk or ferry) serves good light food and has some of the finest views of the Corniche from any restaurant in the city.