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Favorite thing: 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.
Fondest memory: 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
Updated Jan 15, 2010
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Favorite thing: Doha's skyline is basically West Bay... this is where big towers are in the making, with lots of glass and excellent modern architecture. Somehow they mostly look sober, not outrageous - except for maybe the Aspire tower, which looks like an incinerator.
In January 2009 there were more or less 50 towers being built... the most striking ones should be - once they are completeed - the Dubai Towers - 437 metres high containing offices, shops and a luxurious hotel. iishall go back for it, one day.
Updated Feb 4, 2009
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Favorite thing: Doha, the capital of Qatar, has long been nicknamed Dubai sleepy sister... and also the most boring city in the world. I did not find it to be so, though it's not (yet) exactly an happening place. Sights are not many but I found my stay very plesant and relaxing - and did not have the time to get bored. Good company helped - since we were visiting our Libyan friends who now live there.
Fondest memory: While Dubai is attracting tourists mainly interested in shopping, partying and lounging on the beach - Doha is trying to attract another type of tourism: the cultural one. Top museums are being built around the city and, if they turn out spectacular like the new Museum of Islamic art, I think they will find the gold pot of the end of the rainbow.
Updated Feb 4, 2009
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Favorite thing: There was nothing special about the airport & it was quite boring except for the prayer room. We didn't even manage find a money changer at the airport! But we choose to fly with Qatar Airlines because we needed to stop over somewhere & relax...Just can't stand the long flight without smoking!
Fondest memory: Nothing Special...It's was just a stop over.
Written Jul 12, 2008
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Favorite thing: After eight hours flight all the smokers that board the same flight rushed to the smoking room for as many puffs as they can before continuing the journey...we are no exceptions! No matter how smoky the room was! The smoking room could use more ventilation renovation though as it can be very smoky!
Fondest memory: Nothing Special...it's just a stop over.
Written Jul 12, 2008
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Favorite thing: The new souq area has really been built up to represent an old nostalgia of what Doha used to be like. I have really enjoyed exploring some of the areas around the souqs and see what new shops have developed and others as they change.
Written Apr 20, 2006
Favorite thing: 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
Updated Apr 13, 2006
Favorite thing: Nice place to relax for the day. This park is located in the maind drag in downtown Doha and if you are looking to lounge around on a nice day this is a place to be. The Park also has some stores where you can get some pearls and other jewelry.
Written Mar 3, 2006
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Favorite thing: Before oil and gas were discovered in Qatar, the pearl diving industry was one of the chief pillars of the economy. The city of Doha's pearl and fishing fleet was its mainstay--hard to imagine today, when pretty much the entire country is dominated by the natural gas business.
Written Mar 23, 2005
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Favorite thing: Doha has to be the international capital of roundabouts (traffic circles, for the Americans reading this). Almost every single good-sized road intersection has one--for some reason, traffic lights just don't seem too popular. It's probably got something to do with the fact that a lot of flat roads and very flashy cars inspire drivers to take some liberties with speed limits--having to go through a roundabout every hundred meters will do a lot to slow you down!
Written Mar 23, 2005
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