The smallest member country of the GCC (Gulf Co-operative Council) by landmass has indeed surprised the world in many ways. The state of Qatar remains a glittering star as the hosting country for the upcoming FIFA 2022 world cup. Qatar is a land of cultural diversity where you have many unique experiences, amazing foods and things to see. Doha, the capital city of Qatar has demonstrated astonishing growth in terms of rapid infrastructural development. The country provides every traveler with the warmth of an intimate embrace. Qatar stands as the wealthiest country in the world with the highest per capita income. You can find here amazing beaches, historical monuments, radiant desert, food, world-class shopping and exciting nightlife. The lively city of Doha is the heart of Qatar and center for many unique experiences. Among all activities, the top things to do in Qatar are shortlisted below.
Doha City Tour
Your thrilling experience in Doha Starts right at the Hamad International Airport ranked the 5th best airport in the world. The airport is brilliantly designed with all state-of-art facilities and serving over 30 million passengers annually. Doha City Tour remains a popular choice for the transit passengers willing to see the beauty of this country hosting the upcoming FIFA game. Explore the city privately in an air-conditioned vehicle. The car picks you straight from the airport and drives through the Cornish road, Doha’s waterfront promenade. Get a stopover at the Doha Bay and watch the tall skyscrapers buildings over the Doha Skyline. The cab takes you to an amazing artificial island town designed in the shape of Pearl, The Pearl Qatar. This island covers an area of around 400 hectares and has residential accommodation, hotels, marina, and retail shops. Your next stop-over point is Katara Cultural Village which has impressive architectural beauty. There are exhibition halls where various cultural events are held. Your city tour also includes a visit to the beautiful Museum of Islamic arts and shopping at Souq Waqif, Doha local shopping market. At Souq Waqif you can stroll around and find many local items and handcrafted products. You can also buy Qatar handmade jewellery from the gold shops at Gold Souq, just near to the Souq Waquif. A large number of restaurants are available offering Arabic and International cuisines. Pick your favorite meal and fill up your appetite. Don’t forget to try the Mandi Rice with Grilled Chicken at the Damascus One Restaurant, and it tastes divine!
Go shopping and entertainment at Doha
There are ample of options for great shopping and entertainment at Doha. During your visit to Doha spend some quality time exploring the shopping malls. Doha shopping malls are not just like any other brand retail shops. They provide you with full in-house entertainment. Start from the Mall of Qatar, a 500,000 square meters innovative shopping mall. Spend time exploring the mall and shopping from world-class branded outlets.
Visit the Doha Festival City, a mall with a theme park. Recently the Angry Birds Theme Park in Doha Festival City is opened for public. The mall has over 500 branded shops for luxury shopping and over 100 restaurants to fill your appetite. Just behind the mall, there is a famous restaurant called Gazebo. Try their Galouti Kebab, the best in town. This shopping tour in Doha is with private transfer, therefore customize it. In case you have time visit the Villaggio Mall Doha. That is going to remind you about Venice, Italy as the mall interior is designed in that way.
Experience Sunset Desert Safari
Doha desert safari is a unique experience for you to have once you travel to Doha. During a desert safari ride, you travel in a 4 x 4 vehicles that drives you over the sand dunes. There are many beautiful places in Doha spotted for nice sand dunes and ideal for Desert Safari. Khor Al Adaid is one such beautiful location in Doha surrounded by inland sea. The desert safari tour includes Dune bashing, sandboarding, camel ride with unlimited options for sunset photography. Desert looks brilliant at sunset and there is nothing better than enjoying a Desert Safari Adventure tour at Sunset.
Educational Tour in Qatar
The state of Qatar has invested a lot in its educational sector. The educational tour takes you across the spooling campus of the Qatar Foundation. Here you can visit the Qatar National Library and Mathaf – the Museum of Modern Arts. Al Education City Qatar you can also find many foreign universities of repute like the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, Texas A&M University, etc. Spend your time at leisure touring around the entire area and learning more about this heartwarming city.
Visit Dukhan
Dukhan is a historic town of Qatar famous for its historic sites, and amazing unspoiled beached. In case you are planning for an overnight stay in Qatar, a visit to Dukhan is worthwhile. Doha City and Dukhan are connected via Doha Express Way and Dukhan Highway. Driving remains an absolute pleasure on the wide roads reaching Dukhan. The important landmarks to see during the Dukhan tour are the Zekreet Fort, Film City and free tour to Dukhan Beach. These are places of historic importance and your expert tour guide will detail you all.
Final Verdict
The list of attractions to see and enjoy during your Qatar tour are many. In case you have time, you can even visit the Aqua Park, Qatar’s largest water park. You can also spend time watching a 4D movie at the 7 stars NOVO cinemas for a unique experience. This is a happy country where people live with happiness and share happiness. Therefore the stage is all set and Qatar is welcoming you! Are you booking your flights for Doha?