Tourist Attractions
The Palm Tree Island
If you want to escape from busy life, the Palm Tree Island is recommended, only 10 minute boat ride from Doha Corniche. All visitors will be full with fresh seafood, barbecue, snack and traditional drinks. There is a jetty for traditional Dhow boats close to Doha Sheraton Hotel on the Corniche waterfront. The Island is open daily from 09.00am to 09.30pm. Entrance fees are QR15 for adults and QR10 for children, including the ferry fare.
Entertainment City or the Kingdom of Aladdin
This amazing place can be found in the West Bay area. Here, tourists can enjoy with more than 18 plays suit to all ages. In addition, there are rest house, artificial lagoon, theater and cafeteria. The Entertainment City opens from 04.00pm to 11.00pm from Sunday to Friday. Mondays and Wednesdays are dedicated exclusively for ladies and children under 12. The usual entrance fee is QR10. Additional play tickets can be bought inside the Entertainment City.
The Zoo
Doha zoo is located on Salwa Road 20 kilometres from Doha. Here, you will be excited by seeing various collections of animal such as reptiles and birds. In addition, children will enjoy mini amusement park. The zoo open 6 days a week Monday – Saturday from 02.00pm to 07.00pm. About entrance fee, QR2 for children and QR5 for adults.
Haloul Island
Haloul is one of many charming place in Qatar. The seabed is decorated with coral reefs, large variety of magnificent and beautiful coral fish. It is the wonderful opportunitty for scuba divers to observe marine life here. Besides aquatic, in Haloul island, we can find various kinds of bird including falcon, flamingo, gull, ect., too.
In addition, there are many public parks for Qataris and visitors to relax and do activities with their family and friends. The following are the most favorite parks where Qataris always go. |
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Al- Rumaila Park
Situated on Doha Corniche, Al-Rumaila Park has never been abandoned. Various playthings and large green yard are the main attractions for children while famous restaurants around here are also the destination for someone who want to have a wonderful dinner.
Khor Al Udaid Beach
78 kilometres from Doha, Khor Al Udaid beach lies on the southeastern most part of the country. This beautiful beach is distinguished by its fine dunes that can be as high as 40 meters in some locations. Besides this, Khor Al Udaid also connect to other fine beaches including Fuwairit and Dukhan.
Al Jassasiya
This land is composed of number of rocky hills overlooking the northeastern coast of the country between the two villages of Huwailah and Fuwairit. Among the hills, there are numerous stone carvings and engravings which may date back to pre-historic times.
Almaha Sanctuary
Almaha is an important site and also distinguished symbol. Besides a sanctuary, this is a place established to protect the desert life such as oryx and desert deer.
Even the short story, it doesn't come to an end. Next time, we will still in Qatar to find many interesting historic place.
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