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The Golden Masjid was garnished with extremely small golden chips, and it represents Ottoman style. Katara offers, in masjids, several religious programs and a series of religious lectures delivered by a group of prominent and esteemed religious scholars. Katara also organizes advanced courses in Quran memorization that are widely attended by a considerable number of children from different age groups. Read more...
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Souq Waqif is a souq in Doha, in the state of Qatar. The souq is noted for selling traditional garments, spices, handicrafts, and souvenirs. It is also home to dozens of restaurants and Shisha lounges. Although it dates back at least a hundred years, it was renovated in 2006 to conserve its traditional Qatari architectural style. It is often perceived to be the only lasting Read more...
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Dukhan Beach is situated in the west coast part of Dukhan City, an industrial city in western Qatar. From the capital city, Doha, Dukhan is a 90 kilometer drive to the west coast of the peninsula. It is about an hour journey from the central Doha. Dukhan City is home of strange limestone formations, Qatar’s highest peak (321 feet), and the Read more...
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AL Gharafa family park is located in Al Gharafa area that follow Al Rayyan municipality between Awf ibn al-Harith Street and Maan ibn Uday Street .the garden was established in 1990 on an area of 7500 m 2. Al Gharafa garden is Characterized by the diversity of green plants and family gatherings as it is considered a unique and comfortable Read more...
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Aspire Park is located in Aspire Zone, Doha, Qatar. It covers an area of 88 hectares, and it is Doha’s biggest park. It is a great place to have picnics and family outdoors, while overlooking the Aspire Tower, especially at night. The park has different features as well such as beautiful fountains, playgrounds for children, and other fun features. It has the only lake Read more...
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Simaisma is a sleepy and serene coastal hamlet north of Doha in Al Dayeen Municipality. This village dates back to 1938, built in the 19th century by pearl divers and local fishermen. The village can be accessed comfortably from Al Khor Highway, nearly 21 km from the start of highway from Doha. Simaisma beach is like a meeting point for Read more...
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Doha Zoo is located 15 kilometres out of Doha city on the Salwa Road south, in the industrial area near the Equestrian Club. Look for Al Furousiya Street, Salwa Road South.Doha Zoo houses over 1500 animals from around the world.The collection includes oryx, giraffes, elephants, baboons and zebras.Many of the animals, with the help of their trainers, give frequent live shows to enthusiastic audiences. The elephant performance should not be missed. The zoo has a cafetaria Read more...
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Al Sultan Beach Resort, a beautiful and exciting resort of 184 rooms including suites, featuring a unique modern and open design providing guests with uninterrupted views of the Arabian Gulf. It is located directly on the beach of Al Khor, in close proximity to Al Khor Marine. The guest rooms are beautifully designed and laid out in a C-shape around the Read more...
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The Museum of Islamic Art represents Islamic art from three continents over 1,400 years. MIA is the flagship of Qatar Museums which, under the leadership of its Chairperson H.E. Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, is transforming the State of Qatar into a cultural capital of the Middle East. MIA sheds light on our origins to illuminate our future. Through Read more...
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Barzan Towers, also known as the Umm Salal Mohammed Fort Towers, are watchtowers that were built in the late 19th century and renovated in 1910 by Sheikh Mohammed bin Jassim Al Thani. They are located at the southern side of the defensive system established at the end of the 19th century and start of the 20th century to protect the ‘rawdat’, a valley where precious rainwater is Read more...
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Masjid Omar bin Al-Khattab is in Doha, Qatar. Read more...
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Al Koot Fort most commonly known as the Doha Fort, is a historical military fortress located in the heart of Doha, Qatar’s capital city. It was built in 1927 by Sheikh Abdulla bin Qassim Al Thani, better known as Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani, who ruled Qatar from 1913 until 1949, after Sheikh Mohammed bin Jassim Al Thani, Sheikh Abdullah’s brother, abdicated in favor of him.The fort was later Read more...