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A visit to the National Museum is a cultural highlight of any
Doha vacation. Set in an Arabian palace surrounding a salt-water
lagoon, this museum boasts vast and varied exhibits...
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This Moorish-style relic of military power now exhibits
historical photographs and artwork depicting daily life, as well as
exhibitions detailing many Bedouin Sadu handicrafts and...
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As the only theme park in the entire Persian Gulf, and often
referred to as 'Entertainment City', Aladdin's Kingdom is a Doha
fairground offering visitors the thrill of roller-coaster...
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On the way to Umm Said lies the town of Al Wakrah, boasting all
the charm of a seaside village. Local livelihood has traditionally
depended on pearl diving and fishing, focused around the...
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Less than 15 minutes away by boat, Palm Tree Island (
) is essentially a sandbar in the middle of Doha
Bay. This retreat is best enjoyed by visitors relaxing on its
gorgeous beaches with a cold...
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The town of Al Khor lies about 35 miles (57km) north of Doha.
The Al Khor Museum is a double-storey building housing
anthropological exhibitions as well as an excavation section
displaying the...
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The Qatar Museum Authority has an extensive collection of
antique weapons, such as swords, daggers and historic firearms
housed in the Weaponry Museum in Qatar's Al Lagta area. This...
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The Museum of Islamic Art in Qatar houses an exquisite
collection of artworks from the Islamic world. The pieces on
display date from the 7th to the 19th centuries, and include glass,
ivory, wood,...
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Doha's Ethnographic Museum, also known as The Wind Tower House,
is housed in a traditional Qatari building built in 1935. The
building itself is a fascinating attraction complete with a...
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The Doha Zoo is situated 12 miles (20km) outside the city, on
the Salwa Road. The Zoo boasts a collection of more than 1,500
mammals, reptiles and birds. Some of the inhabitants include
giraffe,...
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The Oryx Farm and Equestrian Club is a protected breeding centre
for the endangered Oryx. Situated 10 miles (16km) from Doha in Al
Shahaniya, the centre offers visitors the chance to see...
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Horsemanship is an important and age-old tradition in the Arab
world. The Al Shaqab Stud Farm is owned by the Emir of Qatar, His
Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani. The Emir's Stud...
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Khor Al Adaid is a breathtaking and unique geographical area in
the south-east of Qatar. The Inland Sea is a tidal lake nestled in
amongst the crescent-shaped sand dunes. The shallow body of...
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The Doha Corniche is a beautiful waterfront promenade, and one
of the most popular areas in Doha for tourists and locals alike.
Now one of the most attractive areas of the city, the Corniche...
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A quintessential Arab-world pastime - and a decent alternative
for western visitors to Qatar who are missing their regular
nightlife options - shisha bars are where friends gather to sit,
chat and...
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Despite still being a work in progress, The Pearl is already a
staggering feat of human engineering, and one of Doha's hottest new
tourist areas. An artificial island located in the West Bay...
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