Al Zubara
Al Zubara is a small town located 110 kms from the northwest of Doha. It is an important archeological centre famous for its old fort. The town of Al Zubara was founded by the Al Khalifa and the Al Jalahima sections of the Bani Utub tribe which migrated...
Al-Khor
Al-Khor is one of the important cities of Qatar which is located about 50 kms to the north of the city of Doha. Al-Khor is also spelt as Al Khawr which means ‘sea on three sides’. The population of the town, as per the 2004 census, was about 31,000....
Al-Ghuwair Castle
Al-Ghuwair Castle carries a historical significance in Qatar as far as Qatari architecture is concerned. Many of these forts and castles were built during different periods, and these castles were built with different intentions. Not all the forts were...
Ishat Island
Ishat Island which is an island situated on the southeastern part of Qatar has a total land area of 20 square kilometers. This island consists of three flat-topped islets fringed with light colored cliffs. There are a couple of rocks which are found lying...
Al Saflia Island
Al Saflia Island is a fifteen minutes boat ride from Doha. The size of the island is about 0.8 kms, but it is still considered a tourist resort in spite of its small size. The island is accessible by boats and speed boats and is considered a top tourist...
Alia Island
Qatar is a peninsula which is located in the waters of the Arabian Gulf. About sixty years ago, Qatar was a country whose main industry was pearling and fishing. Oil was discovered about 50 fifty years ago which completely changed the future of the country....
Shrao’s Island
Qatar is a modern and dynamic country located in the Arabian Gulf. The country is endowed with abundant natural wealth in the form of oil reserves. The export of oil accounts for 80% of their income which makes Qatar an extremely rich nation. The country...
Haloul Island
Qatar is one of the richest economies in the world. The secret of their wealth lies in their rich oil reserves. 80% of their income comes out of oil exports. It has one of the world’s highest per capita incomes. There are a number of islands which lie...
Qatar National Museum
The Qatar National Museum is the largest museum in Doha, the capital of Qatar. The museum was inaugurated in June 1975 in the restored palace of Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al-Thani who had used it as his residence. The museum is located on the eastern...
Doha Zoo
Doha is an attractive place with a number of interesting things to do. There are umpteen sources of recreation at your disposal. You could take a walk along the Corniche Bay which is one of the beautiful spots in Doha or you could enjoy a family picnic...
Al Bida Park
Doha is an amazingly beautiful place and it could be called the jewel of Qatar. The city has a steady stream of tourists who visit the country throughout the year. But, the number of tourists goes up during the school vacations and you have an influx...
Doha Fort
The Doha Fort which is also known as Al-Koot Fort was constructed to protect the nearby Waqif souq from thieves. The fort is located in one of the shopping districts of central Doha. But, at the time of construction, the fort would have been located some...
Doha Asian Games
The 15th Asian Games, which is officially called the XV Asiad was held in Doha, the capital of Qatar from December 1st to December 15th 2006. The Asiad which is Asia’s equivalent of the Olympic Games is a very big sporting event. Doha is the second...
Dhow Cruising in Qatar
A dhow is a traditional Arab sailing vessel with one or more sails. These dhows normally move along the coasts of Arabia, Pakistan, India, and East Africa. The earlier dhows made journeys between the Persian Gulf and East Africa for trade. They moved...
Qatar Powerboat Racing
Powerboat racing is a dangerous, thrilling, and exciting sport. It is one of the extreme sports where you see dangerous and powerful ocean-going power boats participate in racing. The high cost of the boats and the large amounts of fuel required for running...
Qatar Scuba Diving
In Qatar, scuba diving is a very impressive and a fantastic sport. The sport makes you feel very close to nature, especially marine life. Qatar is encircled by sea on all the three sides and this makes it very perfect for scuba diving. In the recent years,...
Sailing in Qatar
Sailing in Qatar is always full of fun, adventure, entertainment and enjoyment. It was earlier a popular activity with the locals alone, but now visitors and tourist have taken up the sport with zeal and interest. The climate of the city and the waters...
Qatar Nightlife
Qatar doe not boast of a vibrant or fascinating night life as seen in Western countries. There are many restrictions and regulations which affect the night life activities in Qatar as it is in other Arabian countries. Night life is enjoyed mostly by expats...
Desert Safari
If you travel to Qatar, then you must go on a desert safari in Qatar – it is a must see for its thrill and real adventure. The desert safaris in Qatar offer tourists an opportunity to delve into and unravel the mysteries of the desert. Tourists who...
Marriott Hotel Doha
The Marriott Hotel in Doha is a prominent landmark on the coastline of the Arabian Gulf. The 5-star hotel is barely minutes away from the Doha International Airport and the business district. It is located on the eastern shore of Doha Bay and overlooks...
Al Bustan Hotel Qatar
The Al Bustan Hotel is situated near the Qatar National Museum in Doha. The hotel is located in the heart of Doha about five minutes from the Doha International Airport and about 500 metres from the Doha Corniche. It is just about a ten-minute walk from...
Palm Tree Island
The Palm Tree Island is an island just across the Corniche in Doha. It is just a five-minute boat-ride from the Corniche promenade. It is a sand bar covered by the beautiful turquoise waters of the Arabian Gulf. The island is covered by beaches of soft...
Qatar Golf
Golf is a very popular sport in Qatar and the popularity of the game is such that tennis and golf go hand in hand. In Qatar, the game of golf is a very popular sport and it has a lot of fans. Moreover, the game receives a lot of support from the Qatari...
Qatar Weather
Qatar is a modern and dynamic country located in the waters of the Gulf. It was originally well noted for its fishing and pearling industry. But, the discovery of oil has transformed it into an independent and prosperous country. The abundant oil reserves...
Qatar History
Qatar was once under the control of the Sheikhs of Bahrain till 1867. War broke out between the people of Qatar and their absentee rulers. To maintain peace in the area, the British installed Muhammad bin Thani al-Thani, who was the head of a leading...
Qatar Visa
Are you travelling to Qatar on a visit to your relatives or friends? Have you planned a vacation at Qatar or have you decided to relocate to Qatar to take up a job there? Whatever be the purpose of your travel to that country, you should acquaint yourself...
Qatar Airport & Flights
When you land at the Doha International Airport, many of us may be mistaken into thinking that you have landed at an international metropolitan airport. The huge swarm of passengers would have left you with the erroneous conclusion – they are only transit...
Luxury Vacation Qatar
Qatar which was a British-controlled territory since the mid 1800s obtained independence on the 3rd of September, 1971. It was originally noted for its pearling and fishing industry. It has now transformed itself into an independent and prosperous country...
Dukhan
Dukhan is a beautiful town, which is located about 80 kms west of Doha. If not for its huge oil reserves, this little town in Qatar would otherwise have gone unnoticed. In fact, this town is considered to be virtually sitting on a big field of oil (that...
Corniche Bay
Qatar is an attractive and major Mid-east destination that has developed fast. Qatar is a blend of the traditional and modern, which has a number of forts and places and a number of ultra modern high rise buildings. Doha is the capital of Qatar and is...