Doha Travel Guide

 4 Reviews  Qatar may be building a considerable amount of cultural, and now sports, infrastructure, but it is not above trying to lure some of those tourists who are looking for a sun holiday. Doha now has two public beaches, and one of them is the Katara Beach, which is adjacent to the cultural village of the... 

 14 Reviews  Doha's Amiri Diwan Mosque (Emir's Palace Mosque) is known by several names, including Grand Mosque or Al Sheouk Mosque. It should not be confused with the new gigantic Imam Abdul Wahhab Mosque or the Islamic Cultural Centre (Fahar). The mosque was built in 1957 but has since then been expanded and... 

 11 Reviews  -Oyster fountain Close to the Museum of Islamic Art, you will see this fountain in form of an oyster with a pearl. It symbolizes the importance of the pearl diving industry which was the backbone of economy in this area until the discovery of oil. -Coffee pot close to Sheraton Can't say much... 

 5 Reviews  The Desert Safari is a full day excursion and is another nice venture. It costs $ US 75 per person. It is a journey to the In-land-Sea about 80 to 100 kms from Doha. I am just giving you pictures from my own experience but I have no intention of promoting any Company. When you come to Doha you will... 

 10 Reviews  If you happen to be in Doha during the annual Doha Cultural Festival, be sure to check it out. It lasts for a week or two, during which there are performances, lectures, and other events happening throughout the city. Finding out details about these can be a challenge, but you can start with the... 

 5 Reviews  It's a stretch of walks by the seaside. There are people sitting down and enjoy the breeze. Some will jog during the evening. The night scene is spectacular when it is full moon. There are also some fishing boats anchored. 

 29 Reviews  This museum is not is boring as it may sound and indeed, is an excellent modern institution which covers a field wider than "just" islamic art. The exhibition goes over several floors and has a good mix of Islam, history and artwork from all over the muslim world. Temporary exhibitions can cover... 

 4 Reviews  Here is a completely non-cultural activity that's certainly a fun diversion. It's simply a ice ramp, that you can pay to slide down. For only 15QR, you officially get two rides down. It wasn't busy when we were there, so as long as we brought our tubes back up, the guys let us continue. He even... 

 4 Reviews  The Khalifa International Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Doha, Qatar - the one where the 2006 Asian Games, in case you watched them. It was built over a 1976 football stadium (in particular the roof, that was not present in the original cosntruction) and enlarged as to host 50'000 spectators. its... 

 2 Reviews  The entry fee for this well maintained zoo is around 5 QAR per adult. You can see lots of animals from elephants to snakes in clean surroundings. The highlight for me was the chance to feed the indian elephant. Best to check entry times by phone and also whether it is "family day" or "Women and... 

 3 Reviews  You don't have to look far to see camels in Qatar. There are signs that show where camel crossings are. Since camel races are a big event in that country it is not too uncommon to see camel farms with cames roaming close to the road. Be careful not to hit them. Rumor has it that if one is hit in the... 

 2 Reviews  One of Quatari ventures is dune bashing and the unforgettable rides. The fun begins when the 4X4 Wheel Drive vehicles start the dune bashing over the golden sands where you get the real meaning of fun. It is not that cheap however, considering that you have to pay $ US 62 per person! 

 2 Reviews  Gold Souq is the place where you can buy all the jewerly such as Gold, White Gold, Silver, Diamonds, Pearl, etc. at a bargained price. Of course you'll have to bargain your way there. They have a very unique design for Gold braclets.