Qatar is dotted with many beautiful parks, beaches and playgrounds all over the country. And these lovely locations provide us with the most scenic and calming routes to take a walk, breathe in and rejuvenate ourselves.
The ILoveQatar.net (ILQ) team has rounded up the top walking spots in Qatar for you to enjoy and get the most out of your mornings and evenings!
The Doha Corniche is one of the most popular walking and jogging spots in Qatar as it provides impeccable views of the Doha skyline and sea, spanning seven kilometres. There are also distance markers on the promenade for joggers to track their progress. Despite its location by a main road, the Doha Corniche still provides a serene and quiet ambience.
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Qatar is home to multiple parks spread across the country and found in almost every neighbourhood, promoting a healthy and active lifestyle for residents. The Museum of Islamic Art's park, MIA Park, is a popular destination for residents and visitors to relax, unwind, and enjoy the outdoors. Its paths are ideal for walking and jogging, which takes you through sea views, greenery, and even art installations dotted around the area.
With 3.5 kilometres of seafront promenade, the Lusail City Marina Promenade is the perfect place to get some skips in your step. The entire landscape includes stone and concrete revetments along the marina, cycle paths, walking paths, feature walls, street furniture and street lighting. Enjoy and take in everything this beautiful place has to offer during your walking sessions, and do not miss the I Love Lusail sign along the boardwalk to the South Marina Yacht Club.
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Katara is a centre for art and culture exchange that provides residents and visitors with beautiful theatres, concert halls, exhibition galleries and cutting-edge facilities. Apart from this, Katara’s vast landscape is a great place to enjoy your morning or evening stroll. Katara Hills’ planned walking track, which can be seen as a distinct purple-coloured walking/jogging track, lush green landscape and carefully planned layout, is the perfect spot to get your feet moving and to relax your mind.
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A unique venue to take a stroll is at Mina District in Old Doha Port! Explore the streets lined with pastel-coloured buildings and check out the shops and cafes too!
There is also a boulevard overlooking the sea if you prefer to take a walk sea-side.
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One other park to explore is Aspire Park. Check out its vast area, climb hills, visit the duck pond, go through the fountain bridge, and enjoy the outdoors! One of the best places to take a walk or run, Aspire Park has been frequented by residents for its fantastic atmosphere.
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Crescent Park is a beautiful modern park located in 'Qatar's Future City', Lusail City. It is well known for its gateway arch with an observation deck that gives you a bird's eye view of the park. Explore its maze, walk through the trails, admire the water fountain, and enjoy the beautiful scenery!
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A unique walking experience you definitely need to try is the maze at 5/6 Park. Shaped like the map of Qatar and inspired by the human fingerprint, you'll find signages at the entrances and exits of the maze depicting Qatar's coastal cities.
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Oxygen Park is set in a sprawling 130,000-square-meter beautiful location to introduce a green lung in Education City. It is an inviting venue for students and visitors alike to refresh their minds, body, and spirit through exercise. A long walk here viewing the sunrise or sunset is a perfect way to start or end your day! Enter from gate 5 into Education City, which gets you directly near the park’s parking area.
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Umm Al Seneem Park is the holder of the title of Largest AC Outdoor Path Guinness World Record at 1.143 kilometres. This allows visitors to stay cool and comfortably walk through the park, especially during the hotter summer months. How cool is that?
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Al Wakah Old Souq offers visitors a beachside path lined with cafes and restaurants or the opportunity to explore the winding alleyways for the beautiful souq.
The souq is structured in traditional Arabian architecture and is dotted with various shops selling perfume, clothing, souvenirs, dates, and more! Have fun exploring!
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Originally written by Vrinda Abilash. Updated by Cassandra Pallagud.
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