Souk Waqif & The Pearl

Souk Waqif takes one to the past of Qatar introducing traditional costumes, and architecture with traditional cuisine in old buildings and paved walkways. While the Pearl a man-made island is built as a luxurious and futuristic modern city known for its hotels, variety of charming cafes and restaurants, iconic marina and luxuryboutiques, it is a popular residential area, with a lavish community lifestyle.

The Corniche

The Doha Corniche is a waterfront promenade extending for seven kilometres along Doha Bay in Qatar’s capital city, Doha. It has an incredible Skyline and a night drive is out of the world. Annual celebrations such as Qatar National Day and National Sports Day are on the Doha Corniche. It is a popular tourist and leisure attraction.

Qatar has 19 Museums: Discover the Stunning and Rare Artifacts

  • Msheireb Museums
  • National Museum of Qatar
  • Museum of Islamic Art
  • Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art
  • Katara Art Centre
  • Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum
  • Fire Station Museum
  • Anima Museum
  • Virginia Commonwealth University Qatar Museum
  • Albahie Auction House
  • Arab Postal Stamps Museum
  • Orientalist Museum
  • Barzan Towers
  • Souq Waqif Art Centre
  • Museum Of Illusions Doha
  • 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum
  • Qatar Museums Gallery, Al Riwaq
  • East Wing Museum
  • Al Markhiya Gallery

Have you ever imagined going on a holiday just to explore art? Maybe, you should give it a try. Over the years, Qatar has reinvented itself as a global artistic hub. The main idea of exposing the country to the world of art is to make it an artistic centre and cultural capital of the Middle East.

Tourists will be dazzled with the collection of art and artifacts from around the world at the 19 museums of Qatar.  Even though Qatar is known for its traditional customs, it has continued to explore artwork. Qatari art, seen at the various Qatar Museums is influenced by being exposed to foreign cultures, which is seen through Arabic calligraphy and spot and spin paintings to huge bronze and clay sculptures.

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Katara Cultural Village

While downtown Doha might be dominated by towering skyscrapers and glitzy five-star hotels, but there’s one place where locals and visitors alike can reconnect with the cultural heritage of Qatar. At Katara Cultural Village, which sits on reclaimed land between the West Bay and The Pearl on Qatar’s east coast, it is a maze of tiny, cobbled alleys more reminiscent of a medieval souq than contemporary Qatar. It’s home to some of the country’s most inspiring arts venues as well as a thriving community of creative types, and is a must-visit for anyone with an interest in arts and culture.

Dune Bashing

If there’s only one thing you have time for in Qatar, make it a stint in the desert. The sand dunes are as high as they are steep, making the drive across the desert to the sea a spectacular event. You can spend a night in luxury Arabian tents or pitch your own, eat local food and sleep under the stars.

Al Zubarah Fort

Discover Qatar’s cultural history at the restored Al Zubarah Fort and surrounding archaeological works, Qatar’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site. While the archaeological remains here date back to the 1700s, the fort, which was built in 1938, is the youngest feature. It overlooks the old bustling pearl fishing town of Al Zubarah, which traders from China to Britain sailed to some 200 years ago.

Al Thakira Mangroves

One of the country’s most iconic spots – The Mangroves of Al Thakira is a large area of greenery and water with its own ecosystem in an otherwise sandy, scorching desert. It’s filled with bird life, herons and flamingos have been migrating to the region for years. The best way to experience the mangroves is
to rent a kayak and get lost in the greenery.

Head to the Shopping and The Malls

Locations: – City Centre; Mall of Qatar, Festival City; Villaggio, Souq Waqif, Al Marqab, Royal Plaza, Lagoon Mall and other local shopping areas. Enjoy a glamorous shopping tour throughout Doha, finally you can visit the Gold Souq & Old Market, famous for its spices, traditional handcrafts & souvenirs. Your Dinner will be in one of the local restaurants.

Explore a world of horses

Even if you’re not crazy about horses, it’s worth visiting the Al Shaqab equestrian centre in Doha for a glimpse of what happens when a culture that loves horses decides to spend a huge amount of cash on its passion. The result is a gleaming, ultramodern complex where show horses are pampered and groomed into competition winners. Preserving local traditions of raising pure breed Arabian horses is the goal of this vast horseshoe-shaped centre, Tours allow visitors to watch training in facilities

Dhow Cruise

Hop aboard and enjoy an unforgettable day, where the height of opulence combines with a heartwarming sense of Bedouin tradition as we glide down the shimmering sea on an authentic wooden Dhow around the Corniche. The Boat is a traditionally decorated dhow and revealing the ancient Bedouin values. Onboard you are warmly welcomed with the traditional Qatari hospitality. You may go for a swim, or just enjoy the sun followed by a sumptuous buffet.