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Posted On: 10 December 2020 03:00 pm
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Best places for night photography in Qatar

Vrinda Abilash
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There is no doubt that the beautiful country of Qatar offers people many natural sights, imposing structures, architecture and attractions to photograph. One can also get brilliant photographs even at night here. To help you pick the best places, we've rounded up a few of them for you to explore for night photography in Qatar. Get your cameras ready and let's get clicking!

Imam Abdul Wahham Mosque or The Qatar State Grand Mosque

Imam Abdul Wahham Mosque or The Qatar State Grand Mosque
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Only a few other structures can beat the magnificence and grandeur of this mosque. This imposing structure captures the viewer's attention at first glance and is absolutely gorgeous to look at at night. This architectural marvel is a must to photograph.

Click here to read about the most beautiful mosques in Qatar.

Galactic Core Bay

Galactic Core Bay
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This place needs a special mention just because of its perfect location to get some stunning photographs. As the name suggests, this is a great place to capture the galactic core of the Milky Way. Located at the north-west part of the country, this place is uninhabited and you also get unhindered views. Make sure to carry your torches and lights and since there are no paved roads here, it is better to go using a 4x4, according to Google Reviews.

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The Torch Doha

The Torch Doha
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This is another iconic structure that people like to shoot during both day and night time. During the night, the structure is all lit up, creating a tall and beautiful effect against the dark night sky. You can get great shots of The Torch from Aspire Park or from right across the road from where it is located too.

Get to know what are the top 5 tallest buildings in Qatar.

National Museum of Qatar

National Museum of Qatar
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A truly unique looking building, its design is inspired by the desert rose. It is beautifully lit up at night and is perfect to capture the intricacies that have gone into building it when the sun goes down.

Click here to check out the must visit museums in Qatar.

Zekreet

Zekreet
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Are you a fan of the star-studded night skies and time-lapse photographs? Zekreet is the perfect place to capture it all. These mushroom-like rock formations give your pictures an out-worldly effect that forms a very essence of the photograph. The other places to capture star-studded skies in Qatar are Fuwairit beach and Khor Al-Udaid.

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Lusail Marina Promenade

Lusail
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Lusail is a great place to get some amazing photos at night. The lights on most of the buildings at this newly built city come alive at night, revealing its true beauty. Capture the buildings’ reflections in the sea at Lusail Marina Promenade for some memorable photos.

Check out the top 5 iconic structures in Lusail City.

Souq Waqif

Souq Waqif
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This place is truly an iconic destination and a must-photograph place in Qatar. Get transported back in time here. At night, you can capture some great shots of the winding alleyways, bustling shops, traditional stalls and historical architecture here.

Learn more about the unique things to find at Souq Waqif.

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Sources: Google Reviews, Wikipedia

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