Joanna James
If you choose the city of Doha for a vacation there will be many places that you must visit; find out more about such attractions including the Doha Corniche, Museum of Islamic Art, Souq Waqif, the Katara Cultural Village and the vast desert too.
A great place to commence your sightseeing tour would be the Doha Corniche. If you choose to undertake a relaxed stroll down this waterfront promenade, you will have the opportunity to admire the attractions of the lovely Doha Bay. The view of the skyscrapers that you will be able to experience from the Corniche is sure to capture your interest. The Doha Corniche is centrally located in the Qatari capital and as you stroll down it, you will encounter restaurants, cafes, areas of greenery and many other places of interest. The early hours of the morning and the late evening will be ideal times to visit.
Discerning art and culture lovers visiting Doha should undoubtedly take the opportunity to visit the captivating Museum of Islamic Art, easy to access from the above-mentioned Corniche. This outstanding museum is regarded as being Qatar's most significant cultural establishment; you will encounter artworks from across the Islamic world, spanning three continents and no less than 1,400 years. The collections of the Museum of Islamic Art include pieces from nations like Iran, Turkey, Egypt and many more. Many of the Middle East's finest Islamic artefacts can be seen here too.
Your tour of Doha's renowned attractions would not be complete without visiting the well-known Souq Waqif. As you enter this traditional market, you may feel that you have been transported to a much earlier time. Amongst the lanes of this entrancing bazaar, you will find a myriad of small shops selling a mesmerising collection of merchandise, including clothing, handicrafts, perfumes, spices, souvenirs, different kinds of produce and much more. You will also be able to experience cultural presentations, traditional art and music and see the Falcon Souq as well. An accommodation choice to consider ideally located amidst this souq and which also offers meeting rooms in Doha for business purposes would be Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels by Tivoli.
Culture enthusiasts visiting Doha will be captivated by the enthralling Katara Cultural Village. This establishment will attract the interest of art, drama and architecture lovers, in addition to anyone with a curiosity about the local culture of the region. At this site, you will find an amphitheatre, an opera house, heritage centres, art galleries, academic features, museums, cafes and more. In addition to focusing on Qatari culture, the Cultural Village also features the traditions and customs of other civilisations.
Another iconic experience that you should undoubtedly try out whilst in Doha awaits in the expansive desert where you will have the opportunity to enjoy some not-to-be-missed adventures. On a desert safari, you will as you might expect, have the chance to go dune bashing, which is the term used for riding a four-wheel-drive vehicle driven at high speed across the desert dunes. Depending on the excursion, you will also be able to ride a camel and may get to spend time at a traditional Bedouin camp which is sure to be memorable.
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