PLACES TO VISIT & THINGS TO DO

 

Al Bida Park Doha

Along the Corniche, near the National Theatre, the park has a number of attractions including a cafeteria and small group of shop. There is a water feature, Ferris wheel and for kids, a half-pipe for skateboarding and roller-blading.

 

The Palm Tree Island

The Palm Tree Island is 10- minute boat ride off Doha Corniche. The Island has children and family amenities, a restaurant offering seafood and barbecue meals and a cafe serving snacks and refreshments. There is also a jetty for traditional Dhow boats close to Doha Sheraton Hotel on the Corniche waterfront.

 

Al Koot Fort

Also known as the Doha Fort, this Moorish-style fort has display of traditional craftsand paintings. It is collated at the corner of Doha's Jasim bin Mohammed and Al Qalaa Streets, near the old souq area. It is open to the public daily, except for Saturdays and Friday Mornings. Admission is free.

 

Al Shaqab Stud

Owned by HH The Emir, sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, this extensive stud farm has gained a worldwide reputation for its many champion horses. See the website

 

Al Zubara Fort

This fort was built during the reign of Sheikh Abdullah Bin Qassim Al Thani in 1938 as a police post. A small four-bastion structure around a courtyard, it was used by the military until well into the 1980s. Two kilometers beyond the fort are the ruins of various other coastal fortifications, and there are a number of deserted fishing villages in the area. The fort is open to the public daily, except for Saturdays and Friday morning, and admission free.

 

The Camel Races

Camel races are held frequently at the main race track at Shahaniya. There is a large spectator stand but most locals choose to follow the race in vehicles, adding to the excitement of the spectacle. Details of when races are being held can be obtained from one of the local tour companies.

 

The Corniche Doha

 Doha's beautiful Corniche is one of the finest in Middle East. Stretching for 7 km, it is popular with residents and tourists who wish to keep fit or just want to take a gentle stroll and admire the sea and scenery.

 

Almaha Sanctuary

Almaha (oryx) farm has been established to protect this species of endangered desert deer. Almaha is the national symbol of the State of Qatar.

 

Khor Al-Adaid

Known also as Inland Sea, this is an area of outstanding beauty at the southeast tip of the country. It can only be reached by means of a 4 wheel drive vehicle. From the mouth, the sea surges west in a wide channel and then curves north to create a vast shallow tidal lake.

 

Wakra Village

South-east of Doha, and only a short drive from the capital, Wakra was once Qatar's most important fishing and pearling village. It contains some of the finest examples of traditional architecture and is dotted with old minarets, forts and wind towers.

 

Entertainment City (the Kingdom of Aladdin)

The Kingdom of Aladdin lies in the West Bay area. It has more than 18 game features to suit all age groups. It also has a rest house, an artificial lagoon, a theater and a cafeteria

 

Doha Zoo

Doha's Municipal Zoo is situated on the outskirts of Doha, about half an hour's drive from the town centre. There are plenty of shaded viewing areas as well as extensive play facilities for children. The zoo is open from 3 pm to 9 pm daily except for Saturdays.

 

The Qatar Museum and Aquarium

The Qatar Museum and Aquarium is situated along Doha’s coastal cliff. The Doha aquarium depicts the story of the memorial time when Qatar used to control two thirds of the entire Gulf region’s shipping industry. The Aquatic Biological Consultancy Services of England contributed a small aquarium with twelve large tanks devoted to the Gulf's marine life.

Apart from the history involved the aquarium also exhibits a wide variety of fish, coral and shells.