Parking & Transportation
Parking
Parking at NU-Q is limited to Faculty and Staff in the basement carpark. Student parking is located at the south side of the QFIS building which is a five-minute walk or one tram stop from our building. A pay-to-use valet service is available for all community members and visitors at the north entrance.
Students with mobilty or medical issues that may additional assistance with parking and access to the building should contact AccessibleNU-Q
Parking on any sidewalk, including the sidewalk opposite the NU-Q building is strictly prohibited. Offenders are liable to be fined by Qatar Traffic Police. Students should park in the QFIS Parking, where there is signage to the NU-Q South Main Entrance.
Community members are requested to drive safely and with consideration for other road users and pedestrians at all times. Speed limits are posted throughout Education City. Drivers caught speeding are liable to a fine issued by Qatar Traffic Police.
DROP-OFF & PICK-UP
Drop off and pick up by family, drivers etc. will be at the North Entrance forecourt. Drivers are asked to comply with the instructions of the security guards who need to keep vehicles moving to avoid congestion. Any driver who does not have their pick up ready may be asked to leave, drive around, and return so as not to block this area.
CAGE EQUIPMENT DROP-OFF/PICK-UP
Request for short-term parking for equipment pick up and drop off is available by contacting the NU-Q HSSE Department
Your vehicle plate registration number must be detailed for your reservation.
Maximum parking is 30 minutes and parking is only permitted during production equipment cage operating hours.
VALET
NU-Q has partnered with Qatar foundation to provide valet services to community members and visitors.
- Valeting will run from 07:00 am – 7:00 pm Sunday to Thursday. Community members using this service should note the time the valet service ends.
- Valet cost, with student/QF ID, is QAR 13 (normally QAR 15), or QAR 300 for the full month. Please liaise with the valet staff for details on the monthly payment plan.
- Valet services can also be arranged for NU-Q events. Please contact NU-Q HSSE Department for more information.
Education City Shuttles
A limited free feeder shuttle bus service runs between between the Residence Halls , the Oxygen Park car park, and Multaqa Tram Station, and the Qatar National Library, Metro station.
Please speak to the Residence Halls staff for further details. The latest shuttle times are posted in NU-Q North Entrance reception.
Visitors
Visitors are able to use the NU-Q Valet Service. Alternativley, visitor parking is located at the south side of the QFIS building which is a five-minute walk or one tram stop from our building.
VIP Parking
Limited VIP parking is avaible at the North Entrance to NU-Q. Please contact. NU-Q HSSE Department with any requests for VIP parking assistance.
Qatar Foundation Tram
Community members are encouraged to use the Qatar Foundation Tram and support QF’s vision for a sustainable Education City. The tram is free and regular for users.
Tram stations are shown here.
Getting to NU-Q by tram:
From Oxygen Park Parking:
- Park your car at Oxygen Park Parking; Access the Oxygen Park Parking near Gate 5.
- Take the QF tram from “Oxygen Park” station to “Al Khater House” station near the GU-Q building.
- Walk from the tram station to the NU-Q building (3 to 4 minutes walk).
Northwestern Qatar HSSE July 2024