Doha

·         If you ever come across an individual wearing weird or torn clothes and supporting a shabby look, there is a chance that such an individual may be a drug peddler. It is always advised for all of you to keep away from the drug peddlers. So, avoid an eye contact and try to get away from the situation at the earliest.

·         Do not get involved in drugs of any form.

·         Drink only as much as you can handle.

·         Do not carry with you cash more than you’ll need.

·         Do not leave your valuables and cash in the hotel room.

·         Book a hotel that is centrally located.

·         Make sure you enquire about the room safe before booking the hotel.

·         Do not trust the strangers so easily.

·         Gather enough information about every new destination before making a visit.

·         Don’t get involved in any fights with the locals.

·         Respect the cultures and tradition of the country you are.

·         Do not pass a hurtful remark on anyone.

·         Do not get over friendly with someone you barely know.

·         If you are loss anywhere, take help from the locals.

·         During the loss or theft of valuables, you must seek help from the local police of the region. 

The legal age for drinking in Doha is 18 years. 

Museum of Islamic Art

Designed by noted architect I.M. Pei, Museum of Islamic art is one of the most famous tourist places in Doha. This iconic museum is located at the Corniche in the Qatari capital Doha. Behind the museum, there is a 290,000 m² park whereas inside the 5-storey museum you can find a gift shop, a library, classrooms, a 200-seat theatre and even prayer rooms. You can also dine in at the high class restaurant offering French cuisine inside the museum. Museum of Islamic art preserves metal work, ceramics, jewelry, woodwork, textiles and glass, dating back to 7th century. The museum has one of the world’s most varied collections of different and unique Islamic artifacts. Due to this reason, it sees a lot of tourists footfall every year.

The Pearl Qatar

The Pearl Qatar is an artificial island and the first land in Qatar available for freehold ownership by foreign nationals. It is situated near the coast towards the northern part of Doha. You can take a look at high end car showrooms like Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Maserati and Ferrari out here. Walk around the Porto Arabia marina to spot royal cruise boats. The Pearl Qatar is a great place to shop for designer clothes too. It is one of the most beautiful place to visit in the city of Doha.

Souq Waqif

Souq Waqif is a beautiful Arabic market that is definitely worth a visit. The market is popularly known for selling traditional garments, spices, handicrafts, and souvenirs. There are many restaurants and Shisha lounges where you can sit down to smoke a sheesha. Souq Waqif is known to host various events, local concerts and spring festival. You can also take part in various other activities like theatricals, acrobatics and musical performances. Souq Waqif is considered as one of the top tourist destinations in Doha with thousands visiting the Arabic market for buying traditional goods.

Al Zubara Fort

A historic Qatari military fortress built under the reign of Sheikh Abdullah bin Qassim Al Than, Al Zubara Fort is one of the largest and best preserved fortress of 19th century merchant town in the Gulf. The fort is situated in the town of Al Zubarah. Some say that it was built to serve as a police station but it was only later that it was renovated to a museum to showcase diverse exhibits and artworks. It is considered as one of the most important archaeological site in Qatar.

Heritage library

It is one of the biggest library in Doha that comprises of over 51,000 books in Arabic as well as various other different languages. The library also consists of 600 antique maps, 2,000 manuscripts and 6,000 original photographs. It will soon be one of the biggest research centres in the Middle East. Visit Heritage library if you want to learn about Qatari culture. Doha is an ideal place to spend your holidays and also the stay is not too costly.

Dhow boat ride

Dhow boat ride is one of the best activities that you would love to participate in at Doha. The sail starts from Corniche and ends close to the Al Safliya island. They also offer you entire dhow boat on a rental basis. You can also organize private party on the boat or you can jump off the boat and swim to the island. Enjoy the dramatic sunset on the boat coupled with a beautiful atmosphere in Doha. Some of the water sport activities are also carried out at Al Safliya island and you can be a part of it.

Try Sheesha

It's the most common activity you will find in the Middle East, especially in cities like Doha. The city offers its visitors with various Sheesha flavors that will mark perfect end to their evening. Many restaurants in Doha provide their customer with Sheesha options. Ras-Naswa which is located at the Corniche is one of the best Sheesha cafe in Doha. It is well known for its unique flavors and beautiful ambiance. If you are visiting Doha, then you should try some fruit flavored Sheesha’s too.

Jungle Zone

Jungle Zone is the most popular indoor theme park in Doha. It is located at the popular Hyatt Plaza, close to the Khalifa Stadium which is another popular attraction in the city. It is spread across 3500 sq km and offers amazing children rides. The theme park has a playing area designed for children of all ages. Adults can also enjoy adventurous rides like candy bouncers, splash falls and Funcano coasters at the “The valley” whereas “the nest” consists of rides for children between 2-5 yrs of age. You can also host parties or family get together in three beautiful party rooms - Tropical, Amazon and Rain forest. Exciting shows like juggling, acrobatics, magic shows and face painting are performed here at Jungle Zone.

Shopping

Doha is a fantastic destination for shopping lovers. City centre in Doha is the largest shopping centre in Qatar and attracts a huge number of tourists, it is always bustling with people. The centre offers a wide range of personalized products such as jewelry, clothes, perfumes, watches, and shoes, among other products. The city centre also has a large carrefour supermarket. You can also buy traditional goods like garments, handmade handicraft items, and Sheesha from the local markets here. Souq Waqif is the most popular and beautiful Arabic market that guarantees the best shopping experience in Doha. Things you can look out for at Souq Waqif are traditional garments, spices, handicrafts, and souvenirs.

Eat local cuisine

Doha offers a huge variety of local as well as international cuisine including the Indian, Thai, Korean and of course typical Middle Eastern food. Various American fast food chains like McDonald's, KFC, Hardee's, Arby's, Burger King and Dairy Queen have set up their franchisees here too. Try Tagine, Mixed Grill, Shish Tawook and Le Gourmet for some authentic middle eastern food. Grilled Hammour with garlic butter is high recommended by local restaurants.

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