Known for its hospitality, culture, an array of sightseeing delights and a number of other reasons, Qatar in the Middle East is all about luxuries and joyous moments of life. It continues to deliver the finest services to its visitors and in turn welcomes frequent repeat arrivals all year round.
So if you are a traveller seeking art, culture, adventure sports and activities, world-class cuisine and ultramodern architecture, here’s a brief guide on the top places to visit in Qatar. The list strives to cater to scores of people of multiple different interests. Read on.
Museum of Islamic Art
It’s a treasure honouring the Islamic history of the Muslim world. It features a massive collection of Islamic artefacts, including over 100,000 items from Iraq, Egypt, Afghanistan and other countries. The museum has helped with the restoration of numerous damaged antiquities.
Mathaf Museum of Modern Art Qatar
It’s an Arab Museum focusing on modern art. What’s really fascinating about the place is it manages a free shuttle service and offers its visitors a free tour and comprehensive explanation about thousands of works of art that have been acquired over 25 years.
The Pearl
Welcome to an artificial island off the coast of Qatar. The Pearl is home to apartment buildings, private villas, internationally recognised hotels and top-branded boutiques and showrooms. It’s also a prominent food destination among the public.
Hop-On And Hop-Off Bus Tour
It’s considered one of the best ways to explore the capital city of Doha at one’s own pace. The tour is conducted in comfortable double-decker buses that take you to almost all the popular destinations in the city, including Souq Waqif, as well as the Katara Cultural Village.
Film City
Commonly referred to as the “mystery village”, Film City is one of the most popular places to visit in Qatar – but its origins are still unknown to the world. Some believe it was built as a set for a movie, but the film was abandoned and the sets were removed – leaving the city unused.
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