Photogallery of Doha, Qatar

Sheraton Hotel, Doha
Sheraton Hotel, Doha by Currybet @flickr
Museum of Islamic Art, Doha
Museum of Islamic Art, Doha by Jemasmith @flickr
Doha skyline
Doha skyline by Currybet @flickr
Doha buildings
Doha buildings by Currybet @flickr
Doha
Doha by Steverenouk @flickr
Doha
Doha by Le Eyes @flickr
The big building on the left is the urban planning office
The big building on the left is the urban planning office by Inkiboo @flickr
It looks so peaceful from up here
It looks so peaceful from up here by Inkiboo @flickr
Pearl & Oyster Fountain
Pearl & Oyster Fountain by Christian.Senger @flickr
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More to see in Doha
Beach rest remains the main entertainment for travelers. The coast has everything for comfortable and interesting pastime. Doha beaches are ideal for various outdoor activities and for relaxing sunbathing. Remote parts of the Gulf are a perfect place for family rest as they are not so crowded and water there is always calm. El Corniche is known as the busiest and most crowded beach of the city. The length of this beach is eight kilometers. Fans of active rest and those who enjoy trying interesting attractions in action will like Aladdin's Kingdom theme park. This is the place where you will find wonderful playgrounds for small visitors and exciting attractions for fans of thrill. The park is also the location of a beautiful theater. Here visitors will find interesting presentations, a beautiful lagoon and coffee shop that will surprise visitors with a huge selection of snacks and drinks. Salwa Road district, which is located in close proximity of Doha, is the location of a zoo (currently, this zoo is closed). An interesting collection of exotic animals collected in the enclosures of the zoo is known as the richest in the country. Small visitors of the zoo are welcome to attend fascinating tours and lectures, during which children will learn a lot about animal world. Children will also be happy to visit the local amusement park, where they can easily spend a whole day. Palm Island is a no less popular entertainment center, which also has some interesting attractions, … Read further

Chapters of the guide to Doha

Doha for children - what to visit

Doha has several beautiful water parks. One of the best among them is the Aqua Park Qatar. This large and colorfully designed water park offers its visitors several large pools, among which there are also special pools for young children. There are a lot of slides and water attractions here, as well as original decorations in national style, special safe slides and playgrounds equipped for the youngest visitors. … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets

Several excellent shopping centers operate in Doha. Villaggio is one of the best. It is distinguished by a chic design. Here, besides dozens of brand stores, a decent choice of cafes and restaurants is presented. Villaggio includes the most prestigious and trendy stores. It will be appreciated by wealthy visitors. Those who do not have huge sums for shopping, can enjoy visiting stores that sell locally produced … Open

Advices for travellers

7. In spite of the fact that Arabic is the official language of the country many local people can communicate in English very well. Employees in hotels, restaurants, and major shopping centers can also be proficient in several foreign languages. 8. Friday is the day off in numerous shops and public institutions, and Thursday is often a short working day. During the daytime many institutions can … Open

Active recreation

Simaisma is one more beach that is very popular in the city. It is famous as a perfect destination for the whole family. While kids are having fun at the playground their parents can relax and enjoy sunbathing. It should also be mentioned that this beach is very clean, and that is a reason why it is so popular with both locals and tourists. Besides the zoo mentioned above, there is one more zoo in the city, and it … Open

Festivals and events in Doha

One more conference, which helps businessmen from all over the world to sign beneficial contracts, is called Petroleum Technology Conference. It takes place in Doha at the end of March. This is a gathering area for businessmen who want to sign gas and oil industry related contracts. This exhibition has the same location, namely, DECC. Qatar Motor Show Doha is one more popular exhibition that takes place in the … Open

Travel guide to Doha

One of the main symbols of the city is the beautiful Corniche promenade. It stretches along the bay for several kilometers and is a favorite place among tourists for walking. Along the embankment are the most beautiful buildings in the city. Here is the place to look, for the most luxurious hotels and expensive restaurants. Experienced tourists are advised to stroll along the embankment in the evening, when the … Open

Top sigths of Qatar

Tourists will find many interesting architectural landmarks in the capital of the country. In Doha, you will find Fort Doha, City Center Doha, the House of Government, popular shopping centers Hyatt Plaza and Landmark, a zoo, an aquarium, as well as numerous entertainment parks and bazaars. Besides walks in interesting markets, entertainment centers and restaurants, travelers are recommended to visit numerous museums of Doha. The National Museum of Qatar remains the biggest museum in the city. It is open in the luxurious palace that once belonged to Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed. A giant two level aquarium is considered the heart of the exposition. Here visitors can see the underwater world in its splendor. Other halls of the museum are dedicated to marine explorations, scientific discoveries, latest findings of archaeology and astronomy. The Museum of Weapons also exhibits or a large collection of precious artifacts. All the items are from the private collection of Sheikh. In the museum you will see items brought from different parts of the world. The collection of the Ethnographic Museum is no less interesting. Here visitors will see different household items, national costumes, work tools and crafts made by skillful local masters. It is worth mentioning that all the museums were open in old buildings that were constructed several hundred years ago. … Open

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