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Khor-al-Udeid (The Inland Sea)
For lovers who want to honeymoon at a romantic place, Khor Al-Udeid is quite a great idea . This is also called as “the Inland Sea ” and lies in the most south-easterly part of the country and has Qatar's most impressive sand dunes which rise to 40 meters height around bay. At sunrise or sunset, the sun casts dramatic shadows across the amazing landscape.
This inland sea is a very popular spot for scuba divers and wayfarers, bird watchers, naturalists and for all who want to take in the majestic beauty of the desert. This unique inlet from the Arabian Gulf is also a great area for campers . Overnight stay with the wonderful stargazing in the open desert, that sounds great!
Doha Fort (Al Koot)
Doha fort is so-called “Al Koot fort” . This old building is in downtown Doha and consists of circle, triangle and square towers. Nowadays , it is home for various traditional paintings , ancient sculptures and other artifacts , etc.
In the former times, the makers had designed a funnel to provide ventilation and a cooling effect to the rooms inside the fort throughout the summer. It is open to the public daily, except for Saturdays and Friday Mornings. Admission is free.
By the way , there is one thing that can attract all visitors who come to Qatar, “Souk” or open-air market. If you have a chance to travel here , don't miss this. It is great to see the haggling between buyers and seller. Sometimes, you don't want to buy anything , but it is really fun to see how mad the merchants are.
Qatar is an excellent place to sample renowned Gulf and Middle Eastern dishes although international cuisine makes up a key part of buffet services at hotels and restaurants. Qatari cuisine consists of the standard Middle Eastern fare of tabbouleh (chopped parsley, mint and crushed wheat), byriani (spiced rice mixed with chicken or lamb) and shawarma (slices of grilled lamb or chicken rolled inside a pocket of Arabic bread). Hospitality lies at the heart of Arabian culture and it is common for Qataris to invite visitors into their homes to sample spiced Turkish coffee. Alcohol is only sold in restaurants and bars attached to hotels.
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Over decades, Qatar is only a small land, covered with dry, gold desert and unfamiliar to the foreigners. But, since the “Black Gold” was discovered, most of powerful nations are interested in this country and try to learn more about it.
