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Tourist Attractions |
Life
in Qatar had always been a story of sea
and desert. Both were a source of
livelihood despite all the hardships the
Qataris faced.
Today, the sea and the desert are still
the source of wealth and a destination
for anyone looking for an enjoyable day
away from the hustle and bustle of
modern day to day life.
They are also the backbone of tourism
industry in Qatar: the sea with its calm
beaches and its warm waters; the desert
with its vista of endless stretches
and marvels of nature as well as
man-made wonders.
Visitors to Qatar will notice the
various facilities readily available the
moment their plane lands at Doha
airport, a 10 to 15-minute drive away
from hotels, recreational clubs and
shopping centers.
Situated midway on
the serene east shore of the Qatar
peninsula, Doha is the capital of Qatar
where almost 80% of the population live;
it is the hub of cultural, business and
economic activities of the country.
A tour through the
city would tempt you to visit scores of
wonderful places which reflect the
country's cultural identity and its
rapid development. Among other places
that a vistor should not miss:
Let’s begin
from Doha where a calm bay embraces
the edges of the mainland. Not far
away from the airport a scenic
corniche runs along the bay.
The corniche, virtually “the lung of
the city”, is a destination for
people who enjoy walking and
jogging especially from November to
May when the weather is hospitable
and temperatures are mild.
Among other tourist attractions
along the Doha bay is the harbor for
traditional boats known in the Gulf
region as "booms". Al Safiliyah
Island
is a fascinating place for
picnicking and adventure-loving
people who can reach it by boat.
Visitors can
also spend a pleasant day on the
sandy white beach or enjoy scuba
diving and watch sea shells, corals
and colored fish
Doha thrives with many
traditional souqs where visitors
can discover the spirit of a truly
oriental way of shopping.
The falconry souq is worth visiting to
have a look at the impressive falcons
with their charm, beauty and the
unimaginable prices paid for them. Next
to the falconry shops stands the camel
market.
In the old
traditional Souqs of Doha the exotic
smells of spices, coffees mixed with the
heady scent of cardamom, and medicinal
herbs fill the air.
With every step, all
shops of handicrafts, oriental textiles
and glittering gold entice the visitor
to have a look or haggle over prices.
At the end of your tour, you might
refresh yourself with a glass of tea
mixed with rosewater, or a cup of
Arabian or Turkish coffee with cardamom
flavor while sitting back in one of the
traditional coffee shops scattered
around town.
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