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FORTS |
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Qatar has a great history to share with the world.
There are several forts which still stand to this
day which date back to hundreds of years. You could
say this is an archaeologists dream. Entry to all
forts is free so why not visit a couple during your
visit? Click into this section for information on Al
Wajbah, Zubara, Al Rakiyat, Umm Salal, Windtower
House, and Doha Fort. |
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MUSEUMS |
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You'd be amazed at the amount of museums that are
sprouting up around Qatar. Most are quite cozy, but
each have a story to tell. Qatar's history is quite
new, but it's still a great idea to travel around to
each one and take educate yourself when it comes to
Islamic Art (in the world's largest Islamic Art
Museum), Arabian Weaponry, and much more. |
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PARKS |
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Something that's great to do when you want to unwind
and spend some time at a park or even by the sea.
Granted during summer time, certain times of the day
can be too hot for any human to enjoy, but that
still leaves so many other months of the year. Add
to the fact that it feels absolutely great when a
soft breeze wisps across your face and you've got a
relaxing day out. |
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TOURS |
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So you're a touring person huh? There's plenty of
guides and tours to go through in order to enjoy a
great day out. Tours include city tours, safaris,
mosque tours, activity tours, and then you've got
the wide open sea! We'll do our best to cover
everything there is to enjoying the sights hassle
free. Be prepared though because you might find that
you're addicted to 4WDs. |
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Qatar will soon be
building the largest park in the Middle
East. It shall be in the Al Rayyan area and
spread accross 20 hectares. That's around
the size of 20 football fields. The media
are dubbing it the 'Gulf's Hyde Park'.
Click here for more
info. |
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Museum Park |
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This is a great park to
go to if you want to have a mixed day. It's
right next to the museum, so you can go in
for a quick view, it overlooks the Corniche,
and has some great places to sit to enjoy a
picnic. The area might be under a bit of
renovation as they expand the park but it's
still a place to unwind and have a relaxing
day.
Location:
Doha Corniche
Hours: 8am-11pm |
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Bidda Park |
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It One of Qatar's
most popular parks. This too is on the
corniche and has some great views. All
complete with waterfall, tower, blading
track, and lake. Watch out though, it can
get pretty packed. So unless you like
crowds, make sure you don't go on weekends
in the evening. This park has an
amphitheatre, which is used for special
events and shows. WIthin the park, you'll
find Heritage Village which was desgined to
look like a traditional Qatari village.
There are a few shops here to buy some
snacks and have some ice-cream, but you're
not going there to really eat are you? The
park stretches along two miles and can be
accessed from any area. Parking is on the
roadside parking spots.
Location:
Corniche
Hours: 8am-1pm - 4pm-7pm |
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Dahal Al Hamam
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CThis park has recently
been finished and is yet again being
expanded. It was aiming to be the number one
park destination in Qatar, however that's
since changed as the largest one in the
Middle East is being built in Al Rayyan.
That's not to say that this isn't a nice
place either of course. It hosts cafes,
toilets, playgrounds, football fields, cycle
tracks, and an amphitheatre. It's also a
nice place to visit at night, and so far it
doesn't get as crowded as Al Bidda Park.
Location:
Madinat Khalifa North
Hours: 4pm-12am (8am-12am
Friday and Saturday) |
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Sheraton Park |
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I think this has to my
favourite park. I'd say it's because it has
a combination of nature and has a perfect
view of the skyline. I'm a city person but
it doesn't mean I don't like look at the sea
and greenery too. You'll get a view of one
of Qatar's famous icons too, the Sheraton
hotel. It looks like a Mayan temple.
Location:
Sheraton Westbay
Hours: 8am - 11pm |
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Al Muntazah
Park |
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According I think that
this could be considered the oldest park in
Qatar. Very large trees and plain grass
areas. As far as I'm aware, this park is
only for women and children (up to the age
of 9 if you're a boy). As with most parks,
it gets pretty busy in the weekends. This
park is also being renovated to update it
and give it a modern touch. It's going to be
divided into four sections when complete. A
water feature, skating area, family zone,
and a small zoo.
Location:
C-Ring Road and Muntazah Street
Hours: 9am-10pm |
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