Doha Airport
by BorneoGrrl
You can say that Doha Airport is quite small, if you compare it to Dubai International Airport. There isn't much to do there except wander around the shopping area in the middle of the airport. There are also the business and first class lounges which are quite simple. The lounges serve the usual snacks & drinks and have internet wifi connection. However, Doha International Airport will undergo a multimillion dollar facelift that will probably be as modern as Dubai's. This new airport is scheduled to be operational in 2008
Sword Dancing
by jungles
The traditional sword dance, known as the Ardha, is performed in Qatar on special occasions such as religious holidays and national celebrations. I caught a glimpse of it one night when I happened upon a large gathering at this event hall next door to my housing compound. I was told by a fellow bystander - an Egyptian woman - that the people at the gathering were all members of the richest family in Qatar, the Al Amaniya (sp?) family, who owns more than half the country. They were celebrating an event that had happened long ago in their family's history; she wasn't exactly sure what. After explaining as much as she could, she told me quietly, 'A Qatari would not tell you this. They consider this to be inside information, not for outsiders.' As she walked away I thanked her for the secret information and continued to watch the dance through the iron gate.
To an outsider like myself both the singing and dancing can seem quite repetitive, as the dancers seem to repeat the same phrase over and over again as they perform the same hop step while raising their swords in the air. Once I researched it a bit, though, it began to make more sense. I found out that the Ardha traces its origins to bedouin days and is also performed in neighbouring countries like Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. It combines dance and poetry, with a poet moving back and forth between two lines of singers and dancers. The poet gives each group of singers a line to repeat before moving across to the other group. The traditional lyrics are of chivalry and strength and adapt to each occasion across generations.
Ice Skating
by mikoykoy
Ever tried of ice skating in the desert. Don't take it literally. I mean ice skating in City Center. This is one of the spectacle and place where local kids enjoy the weekend for some fun and adventure.
want some pearls
by terps94 about The Pearlman
Located in alrmailah family park in downtown Doha. This shop offers a decent and affordable pearl jewelries. Everybody calls him the Pearlman because his shop doesn't really have a name. Most of the pearls he has on the store are tahitian pearls that's good for gifts for your friends and family back home. you can buy a decent pearl necklace for like 80 QR which is $20
Chornicle evenings with sheesha (nargile)
by iyigun about Ras Al Nasaa
Nice place,
very good atmosphere, place and lights.
local families. Evening place so arrive early, seems all place close at 24.
Especially nargile
(fruit tasted or regular tobacco smoke passing through water from a special coal heated aparatus )
better known as sheesha was the best in town.
Actually i do not smoke, but the smell was soo good, i tried and liked it actually.
The thing about meals; they are no better than ordinary, and can be said as poor.
Do not order fries.
My best choice recommendation Tea with mint, and apple sheesha. casual clothing, keep in mind, its a family place of local qatari.
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Where the 2006 Asian Games where held.
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Aspire Zone tower - Doha
