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    Tourist Attractions in Qatar

    The most interesting and beautiful tourist attractions in Qatar. Photos and a brief description.

    About Qatar

    Qatar is a small country in the Persian Gulf, one of the richest states in the world. The tourism industry is a developing area in the economy, on which the government places great emphasis. To attract guests, Qatari hotels offer lower prices than neighboring UAE 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, 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 prices have remained more than affordable.

    The best time to travel to Qatar is the period from March to May and from September to January. In the summer months, the temperature reaches +50 degrees, which makes a comfortable stay almost impossible.

    Top Tourist Attractions in Qatar

    Doha City

    The capital, the main settlement of Qatar, where 50% of the country's inhabitants live. In the XIX century, the city was one of the most important ports of the British Empire. After the discovery of oil and gas fields, a rich and modern metropolis with parks, skyscrapers, shopping malls, magnificent hotels and well-groomed embankments grew up on the site of a nondescript town.

    Doha City
    Museum of Islamic Art

    Museum of Islamic Art

    Located in Doha, it is an outstanding example of modern architecture, which perfectly fits into the urban landscape of the capital. There are about 10 thousand exhibits in the museum collections, 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 Embankment (Doha)

    It stretches for several kilometers along the Persian Gulf and is a favorite place for tourists and locals to walk. The embankment starts at the Sheraton Hotel and ends at the Marriott Hotel. Prestigious apartments, administrative buildings, cultural facilities and park areas are located here.

    Corniche Embankment (Doha)
    Espire Tower

    Espire Tower

    A miracle of modern architecture, the tallest tower in the capital. The structure is built in the form of a torch topped with interlacing steel ovals. The height of the tower is almost 318 meters. Offices, a hotel, a swimming pool, a sports museum and commercial premises are located on 36 floors. The Espair Tower was erected in honor of the 2006 Asian Games held in Qatar.

    Zubara Fort

    Part of Qatar's historical heritage and one of the country's most important cultural sites. This structure 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 concise and practical design, thick walls, round crenellated towers on the sides.

    Zubara Fort
    Fort Al Kut

    Fort Al Kut

    Another historical monument, used as a police facility and prison during the Turkish occupation. After the Arab authorities came to power, the fortress ceased to be 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.

    Umm Salal Mohammed Fort

    It is located 25 kilometers from the city of Doha. It is a small structure built in the middle of the desert on the shore 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 attendants opens the door.

    Umm Salal Mohammed Fort
    Souk-Vakif Market

    Souk-Vakif 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 hookah.

    Ethnographic village "Katara" (Doha)

    It was created with the assistance of Emir Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani in order to introduce tourists to the history and cultural heritage of the country. The village is included in all tourist routes. On its territory there are exhibition galleries, theaters, shops with local pearls, there is even a well-maintained beach.

    Ethnographic village
    The pearl of Qatar

    The pearl of 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 created to attract funds from local and foreign investors. It promotes the popularization and raising the prestige of Qatar.