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Qatar
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What to see in Qatar
Qatar Attractions
Visitors to Qatar will discover an Aladdin's cave of attractions and sightseeing treasures. Whether you're interested in shopping at the traditional souqs (markets), marvelling at the Museum of Islamic Art or the Moorish style buildings and forts, watching herds of graceful Oryx or the powerful beauty of Arabian horses and horsemanship, Qatar has something on offer for all visitors. Children will be delighted by the rides at Aladdin's Kingdom and enthralled by the animals at the Doha Zoo. A little further afield in the south-east of the country, Khor Al Adaid, is an inland sea, surrounded by seemingly endless sand dunes. Doha's Palm Tree Island is the perfect place to relax at the end of a holiday packed with adventure, beauty and excitement.
Al Khor Museum
The town of Al Khor lies about 35 miles (57km) north of Doha. The Al Khor Museum is a double-storey building housing…
Al Wakrah
On the way to Umm Said lies the town of Al Wakrah, boasting all the charm of a seaside village. Local livelihood has…
Aladdin's Kingdom
As the only theme park in the entire Persian Gulf, and often referred to as 'Entertainment City', Aladdin's Kingdom is…
Doha Fort (Al Koot)
This Moorish-style relic of military power now exhibits historical photographs and artwork depicting daily life, as well…
Khor Al Adaid (Inland Sea)
Khor Al Adaid is a breathtaking and unique geographical area in the south-east of Qatar. The Inland Sea is a tidal lake…
Museum of Islamic Art
The Museum of Islamic Art in Qatar houses an exquisite collection of artworks from the Islamic world. The pieces on display…
National Museum of Qatar
A visit to the National Museum is a cultural highlight of any Doha vacation. Set in an Arabian palace surrounding a salt-water…
Oryx Farm and Equestrian Club
The Oryx Farm and Equestrian Club is a protected breeding centre for the endangered Oryx. Situated 10 miles (16km) from…
Palm Tree Island
Less than 15 minutes away by boat, Palm Tree Island (Al Nakhil) is essentially a sandbar in the middle of Doha…
Souqs
Doha is world-famous for its collection of souqs, which are (largely open-air) market-places selling a wide…
Weaponry Museum
The Qatar Museum Authority has an extensive collection of antique weapons, such as swords, daggers and historic firearms…
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