Think you know Qatar? Beyond the skyline, luxury malls and desert landscapes, Qatar has quietly built a reputation for doing things on a seriously massive scale.
From the world’s largest district cooling network to a record-breaking indoor roller coaster, the country is home to some genuinely surprising Guinness World Records.
And some of them are hiding in places you may have already visited.
Here are 15 world records connected to Qatar that might surprise you.
1. World’s Largest District Cooling Network
Lusail City is home to the world’s largest district cooling network, stretching an incredible 123.5 kilometres.
The network connects cooling plants and energy transfer stations to buildings across Lusail through a huge underground pipeline system. Guinness World Records officially recognised the record in 2025.
2. World’s Tallest Thermal Energy Water Storage Tank
Lusail has another record hiding in its infrastructure.
The thermal energy water storage tank at the Northern District Cooling Plant stands 46.041 metres tall, measures 32 metres across and has a capacity of 12,000 refrigeration tons. It was recognised as the world’s tallest thermal energy water storage tank.
3. World’s Tallest Indoor Roller Coaster
You do not need to go outdoors to experience a world record.
Quest Doha is home to the EpiQ Coaster, officially recognised as the world’s tallest indoor roller coaster, reaching 56.736 metres.
4. World’s Tallest Indoor Drop Tower
Also at Quest Doha is Magma Blast, the world’s tallest indoor drop tower ride.
It stands 56.409 metres high and can reach speeds of up to 55.56 km/h during the drop.
5. World’s Tallest Water Slide
Ready for a much bigger splash?
Meryal Waterpark in Lusail is home to the world’s tallest water slide, measuring 76.309 metres.
The record was officially achieved by Qetaifan Projects in 2024.
6. Most Water Slides From a Single Tower
Meryal Waterpark does not stop at one record.
Its Icon Tower features 12 water slides from a single tower, earning another Guinness World Records title.
7. One of the World’s Largest External 360-Degree Screens
The Torch Doha has turned its famous exterior into a giant digital display.
The external 360-degree screen covers approximately 11,345 square metres, wrapping around the iconic Aspire Tower. The record was achieved in 2022.
8. World’s Largest Green Roof
A green roof in Qatar’s climate sounds unexpected, but Doha has one.
The Expo 2023 Doha site achieved the Guinness World Records title for the largest green roof, covering 4,031 square metres.
9. World’s Largest Electric Bus Depot
Qatar’s push towards cleaner public transport also made the record books.
The Doha electric bus depot has capacity for 478 electric buses, making it the world’s largest electric bus depot by capacity when the record was achieved in 2022.
10. World’s Largest Underground Car Park
Think finding your car in a shopping mall is difficult?
Msheireb Downtown Doha has an underground car park with 10,017 parking spaces, recognised by Guinness World Records as the world’s largest underground car park.
11. World’s Largest Natural Flower Bouquet
Qatar even holds a record for flowers.
In 2023, Al Wakrah Municipality created the world’s largest natural flower bouquet at Al Hikma Square in Katara. It measured 6 metres high and 6 metres in diameter and used 5,564 Petunia seedlings.
12. World’s Largest Chandelier by Number of Lights
Inside the Ali Bin Khalifa Al Hitmi & Co building is Reflective Flow, a chandelier that is anything but ordinary.
It contains an astonishing 165,000 LED units, weighs around 18,000 kg and holds the Guinness World Records title for largest chandelier by number of lights.
13. 600-Metre Tug of War
Qatar’s record-breaking list gets even more unexpected.
At Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, around 120 participants took part in a world-record tug of war using a 600-metre rope during Qatar National Sports Day in February 2026.
14. World’s Longest Air-Conditioned Outdoor Path
Yes, Qatar has an outdoor path with air conditioning.
The 1,143-metre air-conditioned outdoor path in Doha was officially recognised by Guinness World Records in 2022. It was designed to encourage outdoor activity while making walking more comfortable in Qatar’s climate.
15. Qatar Once Held the World’s Longest Continuous Cycle Path
Qatar’s Olympic Cycling Track in Doha once held the Guinness World Records title for the longest continuous cycle path, measuring 32.869 kilometres.
The track includes 29 underpasses and five bridges, allowing cyclists to ride without stopping for road crossings. However, this is a former record, with the UAE’s Al Qudra route now holding the current Guinness title at 80.6 km.
Qatar Really Does Love a World Record
From air-conditioned walking paths and giant chandeliers to water slides, underground parking and massive cooling networks, Qatar’s records go far beyond the attractions most people associate with the country.
And the list keeps growing.
The newest additions, including Lusail’s district cooling records, show that Qatar’s record-breaking ambitions are increasingly moving beyond entertainment and into sustainability, infrastructure, technology and urban development.
Quick FAQ
What world records does Qatar have?
Qatar has Guinness World Records covering infrastructure, entertainment, sustainability, transport, architecture and more.
What is Qatar’s newest world record?
Among the newest major records are Lusail City’s largest district cooling network and tallest thermal energy water storage tank, recognised in 2026.
Does Qatar have a Guinness World Record for a water slide?
Yes. Meryal Waterpark has the world’s tallest water slide at 76.309 metres.
Where is Qatar’s tallest indoor roller coaster?
At Quest Doha in Doha Oasis. The EpiQ Coaster reaches 56.736 metres.
