Qatar is one of the Arab Emirates or Arab
states in the Middle East and is situated on the coast of the Arabian
Peninsula. It is surrounded by the Gulf of Persia on all sides except to
the south, where it is bordered by Saudi Arabia. This oil rich nation
has encouraged many of the citizens to progress into the field of
science and technology. They want to branch out into this field in the
near future, especially in the light of the recent global economic
conditions. This also means that many of the world's financial and
industrial groups can greatly benefit from Qatar. Qatar also houses many
modern cities and places of interest for the tourists. Although most of
the country is covered by desert, it is still a beautiful land of
ancient culture and many attractions.
Activities & Attractions
In Qatar you will find many places of historical interest that you
can explore and enjoy. The forts of Marroub, Al-Zubarah, Al-Rakiyat and
the Barzan Tower are all popular tourist places. The hills of
Al-Jassasiya contain pre-historic carvings and are surely worth a visit.
The various islands around Qatar such as Ishat Islands, the Haloul
Islands, Alia Islands, and many others are excellent sightseeing places.
They also offer opportunities for activities such as scuba diving. The
Palm Tree Island with its swimming pools, beautiful gardens, cafes, and
restaurants is an ideal place to relax and refresh.You can get an insight into the beautiful culture of Qatar at all the
places of attractions. The fort of Doha portrays the Qatar architecture
in all its brilliance. You can experience the beautiful heritage of
Qatar at the Ethnographic Museum and the Qatar National Museum. The Oryx
Farm, the Equestrian Club and the Doha Zoo contain exhibits of the
city's wonderful flora and fauna. Other interesting places include the
Corniche Bay, the Al Bida Park and the Al-Rumaila Park. You can keep
yourself busy with many activities in Qatar like horse racing, falconry,
diving, golfing, and a variety of water sports.
Lodging
In Qatar, you will find a wide variety of accommodation ranging from
expensive hotels to low priced affordable lodging facilities. Some of
the recommended hotels in the country are Doha Grand Hotel,
Intercontinental Hotel, Four Seasons, and Doha Marriott Hotel.
Transportation
All transportation facilities are quite modern in Qatar. Although
traveling through the desert is quite challenging sometimes, there is a
well developed road network connecting most cities and important tourist
destinations. Within the cities, you can use the buses to get around.
The bus service is quite cheap and easily available. You can even hire a
taxi or a car from a well known car rental company.
