Joanna James
Qatar is a vibrant holiday destination. Go there to experience adventure, culture and exotic cuisine. From dune bashing to exploring the gorgeous beaches and being a foodie to your heart's desire, here are the best things to see and do in Qatar.
Soar across the shifting sand dunes in a powerful 4x4 vehicle and savour that intense rush of adrenaline! The steep dunes make the perfect adventure venue as you make your way across the desert sands. Listed as an extreme sport, dune bashing is one adventure parents are allowed to take their kids along. You can ask your hotel in Qatar for recommendations and book your dune bashing tour with an established tour operator.
It is an understatement to say the cuisine in Qatar is excellent. The nation is loved for its diverse variety of exotic dining options. And in Qatar, brunch is a pretty big deal (literally). Hotels in Doha do more than cater to your taste buds. Look forward to a variety of dishes coupled with the finest chocolatey treats and free-flowing champagne because on offer is an amazing array of dishes that promise to make you a very happy tourist. Enjoy Arabic mezze and a range of western and other area specialities at Qatar hotels. Some of the best restaurants in Wakra are located close to the souq and boast the best dining options because places like Souq Al Wakra Hotel Qatar by Tivoli are ideal for shopping and dining in Qatar.
Delve deep into the fascinating world of Qatar's arts and culture at Katara Village. You can choose to visit the craft village when exploring The Pearl. The place is a delicious mix of traditional buildings and little passages, which weave around the village. Explore the place and you will discover artisans hard at work. The mosque there is beautifully decorated with purple and turquoise mosaics while overlooking the sea is an amphitheatre. You will also come across an opera house where you can catch the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra in action.
The Museum of Islamic Art was designed by world-renowned architect I M Pei. The marvellous building was made to stand out from others by placing it on an islet with no other buildings. Hence, the complex looks as though it is floating on the surface of the water off the corniche. Go there to be awed by the amazing displays. Showcased there are pieces of jewellery, Islamic designs, calligraphy, a collection of textiles from across three continents, and a marvellous range of artefacts from the 7th to the 19th centuries.
Located just outside of Doha and easy to reach from Doha Qatar hotels, this is one fascinating and unique museum. The place is a kind of treasure box or rather a private collection belonging to the Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim. The 15,000 plus artefacts include century-old relics from across the world and a range of vintage cars from the US.
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