Qatar is a land where tradition meets modernity. Where the sand meets the sea; people gather to experience unique products in culture, sports, business, and home entertainment. Visitors are spoilt for choice, with a range of attractions from museums and galleries, markets, sports, desert safaris through the spectacular Inland Sea.

The water

With over 560 km of coastline, Qatar offers abundant marine life and crystal clear waters ideal for fishing, sailing, water skiing, canoeing, kite surfing, jet skiing, and windsurfing. Kite surfing or kiteboarding, a sailing sport that combines wakeboarding, surfing, and windsurfing, is a popular water sport in Qatar. Many local 5-star hotels with private beaches offer this experience. Kayaking is another best way to explore the flora and fauna of the country’s magnificent nature reserves at Inland Sea. Qatar is also one of the best pearl diving centers in the world, for diving all year round. Divers can explore the fascinating underwater world, shipwrecks, and limestone formations. PADI training courses and excursions are offered by many dive centers and tour operators in various locations.

If you come with your family, there are some top places that are great for water activities. For example, Aspire Zone, which is Qatar’s largest park offers activities for people of all ages and fitness levels. Families can go pedal boating on the man-made lake in the middle of the park, while swimmers can enjoy the Olympic-sized pools at the adjacent Hamad Aquatic Centre. Or go to the Desert Falls Water and Adventure Park. It has more than 25 water slides, rides, and attractions.

The dessert

The rolling sand dunes of the Qatar desert offer a stark beauty and are a popular destination for a recreational safari or spectacular scenery. Bedouin tribes used to travel through the desert, setting up camp, grazing their livestock, and bartering. And now the desert is still an important aspect of local culture today, and it offers a diverse range of activities. The desert is anything but beige, from peaceful camping to dune bashing and parasailing.

For a truly authentic desert experience, nothing beats a camel ride over the soft dunes. Or go sandboarding through the dunes and riding a quad bike. Do you prefer a bird’s eye perspective? There are a variety of activities available, including paragliding, and kite surfing.

Wellness & spa

Sharq Village & Spa, for example, is one of Qatar’s largest and most luxurious spas, located on the shore in downtown Doha. It has 23 treatment rooms and four spa zones, each with a distinctive theme reflecting Qatar’s rich wellness culture, as well as hammam rooms, saunas, and a special section only for ladies.

In the middle of the city’s hustle and bustle, The ESPA at Mondrian Doha is an oasis of serenity. The world’s largest ESPA is 22,000 square feet in size, with 11 treatment rooms that use technology to boost the efficacy of natural materials. ESPA offers oxygen therapy, which detoxifies not only your pores but also your lungs, in addition to standard spa treatments.

Shopping 

Doha’s world-class shopping malls are family-friendly destinations. With a comprehensive range of high street and luxury brands from around the world, the larger malls have an extensive range of leisure facilities.

And Souqs continue to be an important part of daily life in Qatar, and Souq Waqif, with its central location in Doha, is becoming a more popular destination for locals and visitors. Its labyrinthine lanes are filled with Middle Eastern treasures ranging from dates, honey, spices, and seasonal delights to perfumes, jewelry, textiles, apparel, pets, handicrafts, and discount souvenirs. Traditional music, art, and cultural acts, as well as a varied mix of eateries and cafés, contribute to the unique atmosphere of this unique location.

Well, there is so much more to talk about in Qatar. This is where world-class museums, gleaming shops, and desert adventures are all meet together.  

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