Inexpensive Orient Vacation Spot
by dj_jake_audio
The single most important activity or site you would take someone, if they had never been to Doha before:
Relaxing at any of the 5-star hotels private beach and pool area.
If you ever wanted to experience the orient but do not have the funds for Dubai (or another high-end location), I strongly suggest visting Doha Qatar. What do I miss the most when away from Doha?
Friendships & Enjoying the Sites
More specifically:
- Sitting on the beach during sunset smoking a Shi-sha pipe
- Leaping into the waters of the Gulf from the upper deck of a Dhow (an Arab sailing vessel)
- Or having the driver scare the bejesus out of you on a 4-wheel drive sand dune Inland Sea tour, ending with a barbeque and bonfire at a private camp site waterside.
Read more about Doha and sand dunes:
http://www.igougo.com/attractions-reviews-b328297-Doha-Four-Wheeling_the_Sand_Dunes.html
General tips to be polite in Qatar
by ElCidRugger
There are some things that you should know before traveling here to make sure you give a good impression and don't offend anyone. Here's a list of tips:
Never show another person the sole of your foot. This includes when crossing your legs.
Never take someone's picture (especially women) without asking permission first.
Never give the thumbs up or OK hand signs. This is not as big a deal as I used to be (thanks to outside cultural influences), but it is still a good idea to avoid.
Watch the alcohol and pork intake. If dining with Muslim friends refrain from these items.
Avoid using your left hand when gesturing or passing food, it is considered unclean.
These are the big ones but there are more. It's always better to err on the side of good manners when traveling abroad.
Bay Jet-Skiing
by bpwillet
Jet skiing in the Doha Bay is an awesome way to spend some time. Many of the hotels like the Sheraton, Ritz Carlton, Marriott all have jet skiis to rent, even to non-residents. You just have to pay a small fee to use their equipment.
Shopping the Arab-way
by shala_booo about Souq Waqif
Souq Waqif is the ‘standing souq’ that evolved from humble beginnings and whilst perhaps still the most traditional part of Doha’s ‘souq’ area because its close to the port.
It has a number of perfume shops and stalls offering the most exclusive fragrances from the west alongside the attars and essential oils popular in Arabia. Awell worth a visit if you want to buy any of the traditional forms of Qatar national dress.
Souq Waqif is also full of shops selling all kinds of kitchen utensils, everything from cutlery and crockery, glasses and coolboxes, vaccum flasks and storage boxes to plastic were and pots and pans (including the sort of cauldron-sized containers which will enable you to cook for hundreds!).
Also available are falcon centres where you can touch and take photos of live falcons. - antique shops, you will find old arabic map collections that is worth keeping
- national dress, perfumes and spices
- candy stores
- kitchen utensils
- blankets, linens, appliances, electrical goods, textiles, sportswear and boutiques etc. souvenir shops sell hookahs from 50QAR to 300QAR, swords are from 100QAR and above, small trinkets 30QAR to 50QAR... dont hesitate to ask for discounts, they will give it to you with a smile.
Recently the most popular place in town
by Fedzo about Paloma
Paloma has become the most popular place in town, which is not always a good thing.
A Tex-Mex Pub/restaurant with live band and Dj.
Now there is an entrance fee for single men, and it's not always guaranteed to let u in.
If u r staying in Doha for a while, u better get yourself a memebership by presenting your business card. very easy to get for Europeans/americans Strict dress code, Smart casual/Trendy, no Sneakers or T-shirts. Girls Wear whatever u want !!
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