doha

There are tons of things to see and do during your holidays to Doha. Soak up the glitz and glamour of this cosmopolitan city with a visit to the manmade island of the Pearl-Qatar, known as the Arabian Riviera. Relax by the beach or stroll along the promenade, the Doha Corniche. This is one of the best spots for taking in the city skyline. While you’re there visit the Museum of Islamic Art. You could spend hours or a whole day exploring its array from art from across 1400 years of history. Head to the Al Zubarah Fort, an UNESCO World Heritage Site for history and for something new try Katara Cultural Village, a newly built hub of local culture. Explore the desert sands with a desert safari or a more laid-back camel ride. For city views, head to the top of the 300-metre Aspire Tower.

Holidays to Doha are a real shopper’s paradise. The glitzy city is a tribute to commerce with everything from major malls to traditional souqs on offer. For the shopping centre experience head to Landmark Shopping Mall, City Center Mall, Lagoona Mall, The Pearl, Villaggio Shopping Mall or one of the other major malls. Then, step back into another era with a visit to Souq Waqif, a taste of traditional Qatar in this forward-looking metropolis. This market is a maze of small shops where vendors hawk their wares like handmade souvenirs, clothes, traditional art and cultural produce. It’s a lot of fun to explore. In a shopaholic’s world like Doha, you’ll find good shopping in most of the major districts like Doha Corniche and Katara Cultural Village. Or head to the spectacular Gold Souq, one of the world’s biggest and brightest gold markets.

Doha holidays are a great choice for foodies. The city is drawing top chefs from across the world to set up new ventures here and there’s a massive range of international cuisine on offer to suit a range of budgets. Discover hot new restaurants that blend traditional Middle Eastern cooking with fresh new innovations, whether you’d like something laid back or out-and-out fine dining. Indulge in some authentic Italian food, or try out some of the city’s delectable Chinese restaurants that put their own unique spin on traditional recipes. Whatever your tastebuds crave, you’ll find something to satisfy it with Doha holidays.

Thanks to its Islamic customs, the only places to get a drink in Doha are the international hotels. As a result, most of the city’s nightlife is concentrated around them. Major chains like the Sheraton, the Hilton, Radisson Blu and the Four Seasons play host to trendy rooftop bars, nightclubs, cocktail bars and more. Ladies’ Night is something of a tradition in here so Doha holidays offer plenty of great nights out for the girls.