‘Doha Places / Tenders’ Archives
The Palm Tree Island
The Palm Tree Island is 10- minute boat ride off Doha Corniche. The Island has children and family amenities, a restaurant offering seafood and barbecue meals and a cafe serving snacks and refreshments. There is also a jetty for traditional Dhow boats close to Doha Sheraton Hotel on the Corniche waterfront. Staff Report
Al Bida Park
This park lies on Doha Corniche. It has grass areas, children rides, a popular market and restaurants. It opens around the clock and entrance is free of charge. There are other parks on different locations in the capital, besides Al Wakrah and Al Khor parks. Entrance is either free of charge or at nominal rates. Staff Report
Alkhor
Al Khor is a coastal city 57 kilometers north of Doha with a port for small ships and fishing boats. The Al Khor Municipality includes the emergent Ras Laffan Industrial City and the 2004 census puts the total population at 31,611. Al Khor has been developing rapidly over the past few years and the trend is likely to continue with the onslaught [...]
Qatar Leisure
Explore the natural environment, take an exciting desert safari, relax at the many beaches and pool facilities, or enjoy your favourite sport. Golf courses, billiards and snookers tables, bowling alleys, tennis and squash facilities, ice skating rinks. Whatever your interest, there is something for everyone. Read More:
Doha Aquarium
The Qatar Museum and Aquarium is situated along Doha’s coastal cliff. The Doha aquarium depicts the story of the memorial time when Qatar used to control two thirds of the entire Gulf region’s shipping industry. Full Story:
Tourist Attractions in Doha: Barzan Tower
The tower, constructed during late 19th century, was originally built as watchtower and has a ‘T’ shaped architectural style, which is quite unique. It has three levels and an external staircase. Read More
Desert Safari:
Making a trip to the inland sea, located in the middle of the desert, could be a fabulous way of spending the day. Sand dunes that are 60meters in height could be found along the way. Most air-conditioned vehicles are geared with necessary safety equipments to take one through an exciting, safe, tour to the mysterious desert. While traveling [...]
Oryx Farm:
Visitors to Qatar get to see the Oryx in its natural surroundings at the Oryx Farm, which is located at Shahaniya. Oryx, being the national animal of Quatar, one cannot find them in such large numbers anywhere else in the world. Arabia horses are well-known for their beauty. One gets to catch a glimpse of the Arab show and race horses that are [...]
The Zoo:
Located 20kms from Doha on Salwa Road, it has a wide range of collection of reptiles, animals and birds and the mini amusement park for kids. The zoo remains open from 3pm to 7pm and will be closed on Saturdays. Online Qatar
Al Rumaila Park:
The park is located on Doha Corniche with grass areas, restaurants, children rides and shopping facilities. It remains open round the clock. Online Qatar
