Qatar is a small country in the Persian Gulf, one of the richest states in the world. The tourism industry is a developing area of the economy, on which the government places great emphasis. To attract guests, Qatari hotels offer lower prices than neighboring UAEs with the same high level of service.
The main resort of Qatar is the capital city of Doha, where you can sunbathe on well-groomed beaches and enjoy excellent shopping at affordable prices (compared to the same Abu Dhabi or Dubai). If we compare Qatar with the Emirates, then we can come to the conclusion that this is the UAE 5-7 years ago. That is, the tourist infrastructure and service have already reached a decent level, and the prices have remained more than affordable.
The best time to travel to Qatar is from March to May and September to January. In the summer months, the temperature reaches +50 degrees, which makes a comfortable stay almost impossible.
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What to see in Qatar?
The most interesting and beautiful places, photos and a short description.
Doha city
The capital, the main population center of Qatar, where 50% of the country's inhabitants live. In the 19th century, the city was one of the most important ports in the British Empire. After the discovery of oil and gas fields, a rich and modern metropolis with parks, skyscrapers, shopping centers, magnificent hotels and well-groomed embankments has grown on the site of a nondescript town.
Museum of Islamic Art
Located in Doha, it is an outstanding example of modern architecture that fits perfectly into the urban landscape of the capital. The museum collections contain about 10 thousand exhibits, including ancient manuscripts of the Koran, modern creations of Islamic artists, rare books. The building was built in 2007 by the American architect Vignoli.
Corniche Waterfront (Doha)
It stretches for several kilometers along the Persian Gulf and is a favorite walking spot for tourists and locals. The promenade starts at the Sheraton Hotel and ends at the Marriott Hotel. There are prestigious apartments, administrative buildings, cultural facilities and park areas here.
Aspire Tower
A miracle of modern architecture, the tallest tower in the capital. The structure is built in the form of a torch topped with interlocking steel ovals. The tower is almost 318 meters high. Offices, hotel, swimming pool, sports museum and commercial premises are located on 36 floors. The Aspire Tower was erected to commemorate the 2006 Asian Games in Qatar.
Fort Zubar
Part of the historical heritage of Qatar and one of the most important cultural sites in the country. This is a building of the early XX century, which was used as a coast guard post until the 80s. The fort repeats the style of traditional architecture of the Arabian Peninsula - it has a laconic and practical design, thick walls, round crenellated towers on the sides.
Fort Al Kut
Another historical monument that was used as a police building and a prison during the Turkish occupation. After the Arab authorities came to power, the fortress was no longer used due to the end of hostilities. In 1978, after a large-scale reconstruction, a museum was opened here, where products of national Qatari crafts are exhibited.
Fort Umm Salal Mohammed
Located 25 kilometers from the city of Doha. It is a small structure built in the middle of the desert on the shores of the azure waters of the Persian Gulf. There is also a recently restored small mosque. The fort is not always open, it is possible to enter there only if one of the servants opens the door.
Souk Waqif Market
A traditional Arab bazaar where everything is sold: exotic birds, carpets, jewelry, spices, clothes, weapons, furniture, souvenirs. The stone streets of the market are periodically patrolled by mounted police in arafats and caftans, which adds an additional flavor to the place. There are also many restaurants hidden here, where locals meet to smoke a hookah.
Ethnographic village "Qatar" (Doha)
It was created with the assistance of Emir Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani with the aim of introducing tourists to the history and cultural heritage of the country. The village is included in all hiking trails. On its territory there are exhibition galleries, theaters, shops selling local pearls, there is even a comfortable beach.
Pearl Qatar
An artificial island where luxury apartments, private villas and expensive hotels are built. The island can accommodate up to 40,000 thousand people, the total area is 4 km²., The length is 32 km. This is a very ambitious project designed to attract funds from local and foreign investors. It helps to popularize and raise the prestige of Qatar.
