Joanna James
Doha is a culmination of two contrasting worlds, the sand and the sea, that results in it being an otherworldly experience for both adventurers and explorers. Read on to know what you can get up to there!
The city of Doha has a rich heritage of well over 150 years. Given Doha’s prominence in both historic and modern-day Qatar, the city is seeped in culture and history. The Doha landscape itself is home to many historic forts, towers, and old buildings and their splendid architecture complements the emirate's rich heritage. Apart from this, Doha is also home to many rich traditions of craftsmanship, and even today you will see the many craftsman industries – dhows, woodworks, gypsum ornaments, and Bedouin Sadu – still being carried on using age-old techniques handed down from generation to generation. Other historic places of interest include the fascinating Katara Cultural Village, the insightful Al Zubara Fort & Museum, and the Barzan Towers.
The underwater world in Doha would also present you with remnants of human influence – wrecks, oil rigs and many other fascinating objects that gleam with an otherworldly vibe with the years spent soaking the sun, salt and the sea. There is a first time for everything, and one doesn't need to be an expert to go scuba diving in Doha. One ideal place for scuba diving would be on the man-made island where you can find Banana Island Resort Doha, which is one of the popular Doha luxury hotels that offers scuba diving facilities for everyone – from first-timers and amateurs to expert divers.
Who would say no to swimming with the fish? While not as adrenaline-pumping as scuba diving, snorkelling has its perks, such as feeling the warmth of the Middle Eastern sun on your back as you flap away in flippers and goggles. The waters in the area welcome first-time snorkellers, with its gentle waves and captivatingly blue waters. Life closer to the surface is much different from the life below, so it would be no waste of time to try both during your stay in Doha.
True to its name, sandboarding is snowboarding in the sand; on a sandboard. The dunes of Doha, with its clean, pristine sands are ideal for this activity. Stand atop your sand board, on a dune inclined at 20⁰ minimum, geared in loose shorts and goggles. Give yourself a little push, to experience the exhilaration that combines the best of snowboarding and surfing. The perils of this activity include getting sand on all crevices imaginable, and you run the risk of creating mini dunes once you reach the bottom!
A relatively new addition to the desert adventure scene, dune bashing is all about riding in a 4WD, securely harnessed in, as you navigate the challenging sand dunes at their most extreme! This exhilarating activity can be enjoyed in groups, and you can join one of the many professional services that offer dune bashing in Doha. Typically lasting half a day, this experience is an adrenaline-packed journey, where conquering one dune is swiftly followed by the thrill of tackling another, leaving you with barely enough time to steady your heartbeat.
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