Instagram-friendly limestone cliffs are a must-see.
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Instagram-friendly limestone cliffs are a must-see.
Discover the natural beauty of the desert and the arid wilderness at Zekreet. Dominated by unique mushroom-like limestone rock formations, the area has an otherworldly feel. One of Qatar’s most popular locations, the limestone formations appear as an umbrella of white chalk and offer a mountain of Instagram-friendly snaps. Strong winds blowing away softer sedimentary rock exposing harder limestone cliffs have created the jaw-dropping formations. These are punctuated by Richard Serra’s stunning East-West/West-East installation.
Zekreet is on the west coast about 90 km from central Doha. There is no public transport, so the best way is by 4X4.
Zekreet, Al-Shahaniya, Qatar
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Other attractions include free-roaming oryx, gazelles and flamingoes. One visit and you’ll see why this is one of the most talk-about destinations in the country.
The region is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, with water for irrigation, grazing grounds and camel farming.
Film City is a replica village built close by that is used for shooting movies.
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