Muse Collective

A ladies-only creative wellness community in Doha, Qatar.

Wellbeing isn't just an inside job. It's built in kitchens and community halls, in parallel play and shared silences, in rooms full of people who get it.

Muse Collective is where that happens.

What began as a nameless online gathering in 2021 became something none of us expected. When we held our first offline session in Colombo in 2022 — in the middle of a fuel crisis, in the middle of everything — the room told us how needed this was. Since then, we've shown up through hiatuses, cross-country moves, and a lot of life. Over 1,100 participants across Sri Lanka, and now a growing community of 300+ in Qatar.

Our work is simple: make mental health interactive, creative, and something you actually want to do. Journal clubs, poetry nights, creative workshops — a third place for women who want to feel more connected to themselves and each other.

The village is real. Come find it.

 

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FAQs

  1. What is Muse Collective?
    Muse Collective is a ladies-only creative wellness community in Doha, Qatar, with roots in Sri Lanka. It’s a third place for women to journal, play, talk and feel more connected to themselves and each other.
  2. Who is it for?
    Any woman in Doha, whether you’re new to Qatar or have lived here for years. You don’t need to be creative, and you don’t need to know anyone. Come as you are.
  3. Who started it?
    Muse Collective was founded by Zainab. Her background is in psychology, and it shapes how every session is designed, from the journaling prompts to the way each room is held.
  4. What do you do?
    Every month we host a Journal Club, a Poetry & Book Club, a Sports Club and a creative workshop. We also run a monthly arts & crafts workshop and a community mixer.
  5. What happens at a Journal Club?
    We use guided, psychology-backed prompts for pen-to-paper journaling, followed by optional sharing. Nobody is ever required to read anything aloud. Most prompts are from self-muse: The Guided Journal, which the participants choose to use.
  6. Do I need to be creative or good at writing?
    No. Our workshops and clubs are beginner-friendly, and the point is the experience, not the result.
  7. Can I come alone?
    Yes, and most people do. We open each session with introductions and icebreakers, so you’ll meet people quickly.
  8. How do I join?
    We manage all event bookings on Luma.
  9. How much does it cost?
    Events are free and paid. Tickets start from 20 QAR and are generally capped at 150 QAR to keep them accessible.
  10. Where are events held?
    At venues around Doha, Qatar. Each event page lists the date, time and exact location.