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If you seek adventure, it all depends how far you're willing to go. Watersports? Qatar has kayaking, surfing; windsurfing; snorkeling; sailing and more. On land? Desert safaris; kitesurfing; sandboarding; camping; skydiving. Whatever adrenaline-pumping thrill you’re looking, you’re on the right page.
Explore Qatar's charming neighbourhoods, indulge in superb food, embark on thrilling adventures, uncover cultural gems, and spend meaningful family time; start planning your holiday with our themed itineraries designed to cover all travellers.
Located on an exclusive 13-hectare island, Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara offers a taste of traditional Qatari hospitality and a superb resort experience with the first and only over water villas in Qatar (most guests, without being prompted, refer to it as 'The Maldives of Qatar').
On a purpose-built island abutting the Corniche, Doha’s waterfront promenade, the building itself is an architectural wonder designed by Pritzker Prize winning architect I.M. Pei. The museum contains four floors of permanent and temporary exhibitions, gift shop, a café and a haute cuisine restaurant IDAM by renowned chef Alain Ducasse, on the fifth floor. It is also home to a heritage library, with a collection of 21,000 books including 2000 rare editions in both Arabic and English.
Saturday–Thursday: 9:00–19:00
Fridays: 13:30–19:00
Explore Qatar's charming neighbourhoods, indulge in superb food, embark on thrilling adventures, uncover cultural gems, and spend meaningful family time; start planning your holiday with our themed itineraries designed to cover all travellers.
One of Doha’s most iconic attractions, the Doha Corniche is a seven kilometer stretch of gorgeous promenade overlooking the serene waterfront. With a crescent shaped walkway around the Doha Bay, the Corniche offers the best views of the city’s modern skyline, making the epicenter of various occasions such as the National Day celebrations and the National Sports Day. Watch the dhows lighting up the Corniche in the evenings while on your walk around the bay or simply take a boat ride to soak in the vista of this city.
The Desert Falls Water and Adventure Park is located at the heart of Salwa beach resort, situated in the southern region of Qatar near the Saudi Arabian border. With over 25 rides, slides and attractions such as the Whizzard Mat Racer, King Cobra and Ship Kids Pool to name a few, this park is one you must not miss while on your holiday in Qatar.
Every day: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM
Explore Qatar's charming neighbourhoods, indulge in superb food, embark on thrilling adventures, uncover cultural gems, and spend meaningful family time; start planning your holiday with our themed itineraries designed to cover all travellers.
Combining art galleries and workshops, theatres and performances venues, and exceptional restaurants choices, Katara Cultural Village is Doha’s destination for culture and entertainment. A central amphitheatre stands against a backdrop of traditional architecture and cobbled streets, and is the site of many cultural performances. Adjoining the main development, a spacious public beach offers water sports and equipment rentals.
Open 24 Hours
The Pearl Qatar is a man-made island near Doha's prestigious West Bay District. Featuring Mediterranean-style yacht-lined marinas, residential towers, villas, and hotels, the area also offers a luxurious shopping experience with premium designer boutiques and showrooms. The Island is also home to modern dining spots - from refreshing ice creams to five-star culinary experiences, and stands out for its pedestrian-friendly squares and plazas along with its wide range of landscaped gardens. The Pearl is a popular visitor attraction by virtue of its elegance, inviting descriptions such as the 'Arabian Riviera'.
Open 24 Hours
Explore Qatar's charming neighbourhoods, indulge in superb food, embark on thrilling adventures, uncover cultural gems, and spend meaningful family time; start planning your holiday with our themed itineraries designed to cover all travellers.
The Inland Sea or Khor Al Adaid as the locals fondly call it is an extraordinary landscape with sand dunes and sea beds that will leave you wanting for more. Located to the south-eastern side of the country, this site is recognized by UNESCO to be Qatar's largest natural reserve. The reserve is home to wildlife, marine life, and vegetation alike. Enjoy spotting turtles, flamingos, dugongs, Arabian oryx, camels, and more.
This area of southern Qatar is one of the most unusual yet attractive destinations imaginable. The pristine sea and ever-changing sands make visits totally memorable.
Wonderful to observe and fun to drive across, the dunes reach dizzying heights of up to 40 metres.
Explore Qatar's charming neighbourhoods, indulge in superb food, embark on thrilling adventures, uncover cultural gems, and spend meaningful family time; start planning your holiday with our themed itineraries designed to cover all travellers.
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.
Located west of Doha, in the centre of the peninsula, Dahl Al Misfir is one of Qatar’s most exciting natural sites. At 40 meters deep, it is considered the largest and deepest, yet accessible cave in Qatar. Formed largely of fibrous gypsum, it sometimes gives off a faint, otherworldly glow.
There are no timings to visit Dahl al Misfir. However, visitors are advised to visit during daylight as there is no electricity in the cave.
Located in the north-east of Qatar, Al Jassasiya is the most impressive of Qatar’s dozen rock-carving sites. It comprises a total of 874 carvings, known as ‘petroglyphs’, the earliest thought to date from Neolithic times. What may appear to be a deserted sandstone quarry is a heritage site packed with mystery. Discovered around 1957, the rocky desertscape has distinct carvings stretching across an area 700 meters wide. The Al Jassasiya rock carvings feature various shapes, including rosettes, fish, ostriches and cup marks. Carvings of dhow boats, which remain in use to this day, offer a direct link to a long ago past. The cup marks are believed to represent vessels used to store pearls or play ancient board games known as Al Haloosa or Al Huwaila.
Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9:00–17:00
Friday: 12:30–17:00
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