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Most visits to Qatar begin in its capital, Doha , a bayside city half way down the east coast, which is the cultural and commercial heart of Qatar and the home to 50% per cent of its population. |
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Like many cities in the region, Doha is an intriguing mixture of old and new, of ancient Arabic tradition and modern metropolitan life. |
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Fronting the Corniche is an interesting sampling of old and new architecture, while on the waters of the bay is a picturesque reminder of times past in graceful wooden dhow boats, some still employed in fishing local waters. |
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The scenically splendid inland sea at Khor Al Adaid is one of major attractions, among many others, which enriches the tourist products of Qatar . The Al Shaqab Stud farm (owned by the Emir of Qatar) is a must see and is included in our City Tour. |
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Visits to the souqs are another experience which gives you insight into the traditions of this region. Other popular trips include North of Qatar tours which include visit of the Zubara Fort. |
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For incentives groups we could organize desert dinners, theme evenings and private dhow cruises, and team building events in a private beach. Needless to say major hotel chains are already present in Qatar while many more are in the pipeline, ensuring high quality accommodation facilities in Qatar . |
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Qatar also has an excellent 18hole Golf Club (Doha Golf Club), an exhibition centre and quite a number of sports facilities which are further being upgraded to international quality standards. |
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Al Wakrah |
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Is a small town situated halfway between Doha and Mesaieed. It is the center for a booming commercial fishing industry and has an old fishing port, which is still in use to date. The town is famous for its fine mosques and many houses reflecting the old Islamic architecture style. There is also a museum displaying among other things traditional Arabic style doors. |
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| Alkhor |
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Lies north of Qatar , 57km north of Doha . Until the early 1940s the town used to be a thriving port and pearl fishing center. Other trades have started to replace those bussiness, and the town teems with relics that testify to the town's venerable history. Its fine mosques, its museum that houses valuable archeological pieces and acquisitions and its historical towers are some examples of those relics. |
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| Mesaieed |
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Is situated south east of the country. It is the center for heavy industry with a major seaport for oil explotation and a commercial seaport. |
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| Madinat Al-Shamal |
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Is a modern town functioning as an administrative center for a number of coastal villages north of the country. |
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| Dukhan |
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It was developed following the discovery of oil in the surrounding fields. |
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| Shahaniya |
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Is situated 60km west of Doha and has a purpose-built camel racetrack. It is famous for camel races. |
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Sealine Beach Resort |
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Situated 55 km from the capital, the resort offers a large variety of rooms, villas and chalets, all with a sea view. The resort also has many sports and recreational activities and a number of restaurants, alongside with meeting and conference facilities. |
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| The Palm Tree Island |
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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. |
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Entertainment City (the Kingdom of Aladdin ) |
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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 |
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| The Zoo |
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The zoo lies 20 km from Doha on Salwa Road . It has a varied collection of animals, reptiles and birds as well as a small amusement park for children. |
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Al Bida Park |
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| This park lies on Doha Corniche. It has grass areas, children rides, a popular market and restaurants. It opens around the clock and entrance is free of charge. |
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There are other parks on different locations in the capital, besides Al Wakrah and Al Khor parks. Entrance is either free of charge or at nominal rates |
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| Khor Al Udaid Beach |
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This beach lies on the southeastern most part of the country, 78 km from Doha . This beautiful beach is distinguished by its fine sand dunes that can be as high as 40 meters in some locations. Other fine beaches include Fuwairit, Dukhan and others. |
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| Al Jassasiya |
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Al Jassasiya are a range of rocky hills overlooking the northeastern coast of the country between the two villages of Al Huwailah and Fuwairit. They are famous for their numerous stone carvings and engravings, some of which date back to prehistoric times. |
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Almaha Sanctuary |
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Almaha (oryx) farm has been established to protect this species of endangered desert deer. Almaha is the national symbol of the State of Qatar. |
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