DOHA FESTIVAL CITY ( DFC ) : Doha Festival City is Qatar’s preferred destination for shopping, entertainment, and dining. Bringing several firsts to Doha, this incomparable mall is one of the largest developments in the Middle East, offering almost a quarter of a million sqm of leasable space, providing something […]
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Hamad International Airport: Opened in 2014, Qatar’s airport has quickly established itself as the best in the Middle East and has challenged other global aviation hubs.Qatar Standard advice says it’s best to get to the airport two hours ahead of departure time. Anyone flying via Qatar’s Hamad International might want to […]
Newly opened museum: The National Museum of Qatar, designed by French architect Jean Nouvel, is inspired by the shape of a desert rose.On the edge of the Doha Corniche, a 40,000-square-meter “desert rose” has bloomed.It’s been delayed by more than two years, but the new National Museum of Qatar finally opened March 28 […]
1/12Royal Villa at the Sharq Village & Spa: Really, are you even on vacation if you don’t have your own private waterfall pool? Doha is home to some spectacular accommodations, including Sharq Village & Spa’s Royal Villa.Courtesy Sharq Village & Spa(CNN) — Doha, the capital of Qatar, has fast become the ideal travel stopover. You […]
The bright lights of Doha, the sand-covered remains of a once-thriving port provide a brief but fascinating glimpse of life in the Arabian Gulf in centuries past.Located in northwestern Qatar, about 100 kilometers from the futuristic capital of Doha, the deserted and ruined town of Al Zubarah was a flourishing pearling […]
Mall of Qatar: Qatar connects to an array of destinations around the world, making it an extremely busy transit spot.In fact, Hamad International Airport has fast become the global gateway for overseas travelers.So if you’re scheduled to make a stop and are looking to break up your long-haul flight, why not tack on a few days […]
AL KHOR FAMILY BEACH This beach is very family-orientated. There are lots of facilities provided for visitors to the beach. Barbecue grills are at the ready for people to use, and bathrooms and showers are also available for people who fancy a swim. There’s a grassy area near the beach […]
THE CORNICHE PROMENADE Doha’s beautiful promenade is the perfect introduction to the city. At its southern part, you’ll find the iconic Museum of Islamic Art while at the northern, you’ll see Doha’s landmark and its very first hotel, the Sheraton. Walking along the Corniche is absolutely refreshing, especially just before […]
Park in Doha One of the best and most beautiful green spaces along the Doha waterfront, Museum of Islamic Art Park is home to Richard Serra’s vertical steel sculpture, known as 7, this celebrated artist’s first public piece of art in the Middle East. It’s also home to cafes with some of […]