Joanna James
Qatar is indeed a modern-day miracle. It has transformed the prospects of its people by moulding a wealthy metropolis out of a quaint fishing community. This article discusses some of the coolest adventure activities that you can enjoy at its golden desertscapes.
You can only imagine how arduous it must have been for travellers to cross the desert in the bygone decades – all you could possibly witness are the miles and miles of sand mountains that are punctuated with stretches of sand-filled land. However, this is not what you'd experience once you go dune bashing in a roaring SUV! – you will experience the craziest desert adventure while hurtling down sheer plunges and racing up the towering dunes of the Qatari deserts. This is a must-experience activity for adrenaline junked while holidaying at one of the hotels in Doha Qatar.
For many a century, camels were merely considered as a mode of transport on deserts. These "ships of the desert" have the potential to carry over 500 pounds. At the zoo, the most you will get out of these big-lipped creatures would be lazy struts, but Qatar deserts let you take things to the next level. At Al Shahaniya Race Course, which is located within a 39-minute driving distance from Al Najada Doha Hotel by Tivoli via Dukhan Highway, camels transform into speed demons when they participate in camel-racing competitions. This is a traditional sport that's deeply rooted in the culture of Qatar.
Qatar is draped by the ocean on three sides and scuba diving on these stunningly blue waters is a great adrenaline-boosting activity. The warm turquoise waters offer conducive conditions for amateur scuba divers and they also attract a number of colourful marine creatures. A splendid spot for scuba diving in Qatar is at the human-built 'Old Club Reef', around which the ocean floor has been adorned with ornamental sunken cars and oil drums that contribute to an excellent diving experience.
In the Middle East, falcons are hailed as stately regal birds. Falconry has a long history and it was first introduced as an easier method of hunting down various prey. Even in the modernised society of Qatar today, falconry is continued as a sport. Exorbitant sums of money are required to partake in this sport; despite that, it isn't surprising to find many locals indulging in it due to the sheer excitement and uniqueness of this sport.
If the thought of dune bashing makes your heart beat faster with adrenaline-induced excitement, you might as well think of completing the whole package of extreme sports offered at the Qatari landscape. These sports included quad biking, sand skiing, and paragliding where you can relish the wind rushing through your hair and adrenaline pulsating through your veins as you skid down gigantic dunes. However, you should take precautions to avoid the extremely hot weather conditions that accompany these sports - make sure that you spread out these activities across several days.
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