Joanna James
You will be happy to know that in Qatar, there is no dearth of relaxing spots to head to for some much-needed R&R. Beautiful open spaces include clean beaches and meticulously tended parks replete with high-end facilities and amenities for a heightened experience.
Covering over 361,500 square meters of rolling hills and meadows, the Katara Green Hills offer unending views of Katara Beach. The beautiful space is divided into Southern Hills and Northern Hills on either of the Katara Cultural Village and features plenty of walking tracks and a plethora of recreational facilities – making it a very pleasant spot to find some peace and quiet. Kata Green Hills is located at Al Moasses St, Doha and can be reached easily from accommodation options by hotel chains such as Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels known for offering the best flexible rate to its guests.
The Museum of Islamic Arts Park is renowned for offering a wide range of events year-round, especially during the cooler months of October to February such as fitness classes and open-air cinema taking place daily on the beautifully manicured grassy fields. The Museum of Islamic Art Park is also a great spot to take your kids to relax and play to their heart’s content. Kids can enjoy fantasy castles fitted with slides, stairs and ropes, massive trampolines, and bike riding.
Running along the Doha Corniche, the versatile Al Bidda Park covers numerous running trails, plenty of gymnasiums for workout sessions and over seven playgrounds. The park also includes a basket court and a football field. Unlike a majority of parks and public spaces in the city, pets are welcome at Al Bidda Park – so you can relax in the company of your furry friends. The park also comes equipped with picnic tables, fire pits and benches offering you the opportunity to throw a BBQ party for your friends and family. To add to your visit, consider combining your visit to Al Bidda Park with a stop at Souk al Waqif.
Spread over 13 hectares, Oxygen Park is an excellent relaxation spot and comes equipped with some fantastic jogging trails, sprawling lawns and gardens dotted with plenty of picnic areas. Consider visiting Oxygen Park after sunset to escape the blistering heat of the day. It's also a great spot to visit with your little ones in tow as there are several playgrounds for them to play in and beautiful artificial waterfalls to take in.
The largest park in Doha, Aspire Park is spread over approximately 88 hectares and is an excellent location to head to for a pleasant and relaxing evening spent either with family or friends or even just by yourself. The park comes replete with artificial man-made lakes, fantastic views of Doha’s skyline and lush green environs. Aspire Park is also home to an onsite café where you can visit to enjoy a delicious meal as well.
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