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Mostly unknown to the outside world, this small peninsula (and islands) which cover an area of about 11000 square kilometers is steadily becoming popular world wide for quality leisure, business, education, sport and MICE facilities.
Qatar is located halfway down the west coast of the Persian Gulf , and can be reached in a bout 6-8 hours direct flight from most European cities, with a time difference of merely 1-2 hours depending on the season. The capital city Doha is well connected to Europe by state run prestigious Qatar Airways, and many other international carriers.
Though Qataris traditionally sought their living from the sea, Oil, discovered in 1930 and now gas, has turned Qatar into one of the richest countries in the world on a per head population basis.
A late entrant into the tourism map, Qatar is, no doubt, set to be the destination for the future in the region.
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The economical base of Doha is petroleum exports, shrimp processing, finances, and administration. There is one university, the University of Qatar , that was founded in 1973. The National Museum was opened in 1975. The Government House, from 1969, is one of the most prominent landmarks.
History
1949: Start of oil exports, which results in a boost of the economy of the city.
1971: Doha becomes capital of the independent Qatar .
With a brief to reflect the growing spirit of Qatar and its emerging significance in regional affairs, GHD architects created an exciting retail and entertainment complex of international standard.
The masterplan for the multi-use City Centre project, developed with Davenport Campbell, provides 129,000 square metres of retail space over five levels, a 400 room four-star hotel, four office towers, four residential towers and 2,500 car parking spaces.
The retain and entertainment mall provides a broad range of family-based activities – in department stores, specialty retail outlets, hypermarket, food courts, entertainment area, cinema complex, ice skating rink, bowling alley, and children's water sports.
The design team has developed distinctive glazed roof and facade systems to avoid the sense of enclosure experienced in large retail complexes. Through the careful integration of fabric sail structures the facade is sheltered from the intense sun. The need for spatial flexibility has called for clear-span space frame structures for the entertainment and cinema complex.
The project was constructed under a fast track contract with the GHD team working closely with the Construction Manager, Gettco Contracting.
Other GHD projects in the region include expansion of the Doha and Al Ain Airports, the World Trade Centre in Algiers , Algeria , and the Al Sulaiti tower and a 15-storey residential complex in Doha .
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Doha is a mixture of old anf new, traditional and modern. Strolling on the sea-front Corniche, you will be struck by the expanding and rising urban skyline, while dhows line the quay on the other side. Palm Tree Island beckons from the centre of the bay.
A tour though the city includes the falconary shops, as well as the vegetables and fish markets. In the souq, the exotic smells of mounds of spices, coffees mixed with the heady scent of cardamom, ancient remedies and enticing perfumes fill the air. Handicrafts, fabrics and shopes gilttering with gold waylay your every step. After you have shopped and explored, you will relax in a traditional Arab Coffee Shop.
Just a short drive away from doha is the Camel Track where you will see hundreds of camels. Meet experts who will tell you all about camel training and racing. From Doha , you will head towards Shahaniya, where you will enjoy the oryx in its natural surroundings. The oryx is Qatar 's national animal, and isn't found anywhere else in the world in such large number.
This historical journey will take you back in time with visits to a number of fascinating museums. The first stop is Qatar National Museum , where one can explore Qatar 's rich history. Visit the museum's Aquarium to discover a diverse and stimulating live exhibit on marine life.
Next, explore the excellent Weaponry Museum , where you can see a private collection of different weapons such as sword, daggers, canons and pistols. Tour includes Al Koot Fort, where samples, of old Qatari handicrafts are exhibited.
The final stop is the Ethnographic Museum . Visit the last remaining wind tower in Qatar , a feat of architecture by which homes were cooled before before the day of electric air conditioners!
The tour starts with a visit to the old town of Al-Khor, about 45 minutes drive north of Doha , with its picturesque fishing harbour, The town is home to a museum where you can see items from archaeological finds in Qatar . Discover what they tell us about the lives of the people of the peninsula in centuries and even millennia past. After visiting the dhow harbour, the tour continues north toward the northernmost tip of Qatar .
You'll go to Al-Ruwais, where some of the beautiful beaches in the country are to be found. Visit a Qatari fanily who will welcome you to their "majlis", the traditional Arab room for relaxed conversation. Lunch will be provided, along with tea served in traditional Arab Style. The Fort of Al-Rakayat, exemplary of typical military architecture in the Gulf region, will be visited. The well-preserved fort of Al-Zubarah will be also visited, together with an important archaeological site nearby.
A drive trough the city shows a cityscape ablaze with lights, activity and culture. The variety of culture present in the city is specially evident at night, with people of all nationalities enjoying the sight, sounds and smells of the Middle East . A highlight of this tour is a visit to one of the most interesting buildings in Qatar , called "Al Qalla".
Here you will relax in a sea-side cafe known as "Layali Zaman". You can indulge in a traditional mezza, a plate of appetizers, and a cool refreshing drink. There is also a traditional restaurant where dinner is served. A wide variety of delicacies is on the menu, tempting every tastebuds!
After dinner, we move on to an exclusive disco/night club, where you can dance to Arab and Western Music until the wee hours of the night (Drinks are on your account though!)
A drive trough the city shows a cityscape ablaze with lights, activity and culture. The variety of culture present in the city is specially evident at night, with people of all nationalities enjoying the sight, sounds and smells of the Middle East . A highlight of this tour is a visit to one of the most interesting buildings in Qatar , called "Al Qalla".
Here you will relax in a sea-side cafe known as "Layali Zaman". You can indulge in a traditional mezza, a plate of appetizers, and a cool refreshing drink. There is also a traditional restaurant where dinner is served. A wide variety of delicacies is on the menu, tempting every tastebuds!
After dinner, we move on to an exclusive disco/night club, where you can dance to Arab and Western Music until the wee hours of the night (Drinks are on your account though!)
This trip is an adventure that you will never forget! The excitement and thrill of driving over shifting sands cannot adequately be put into words! The trip starts with a drive to Mesaieed! From the it's up and over the sand dunes while you drive to the private camp of Qatar Holidays, at the Inland Sea . The Inland Sea is a natural wonder of tidal flats and ideal for swimming.
After a sumptuous Arab-style meal, you'kk sit around campfire and your host will play lute and drums, serenading you in true Middle Eastern style. In the morning, early risers will witness the spectacular desert sunrise. After breakfast, you might choose to go for a walk, try you luck sand skiing, or go for a swim. Along the homeward route, you'll see some of the very highest sand dunes, rising from an otherwise flat landscape.
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