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When exploring the world, and the Middle East in particular, you can’t but give Qatar an extra look and expand your trip for a couple of days. With all the beauty of Doha, its capital, it needs a whole journey to be discovered in the best way, but it will always feel like it’s not enough at all. Since you’re probably finding it hard to wrap your head around all the things you can do in this beautiful city, we’re here to guide you through it. So, for instance, if you’re looking for the top malls to enjoy a shopping spree like no other, you’ve got the famous Mall of Qatar, the huge Doha Festival City, the various City Center Mall Doha, the luxurious Al Hazm Mall and a lot more. And now, let’s move to something even more interesting!
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Get a special dose of art, heritage and creativity at Qatar Museums where you can actually find more than one museum close to each other, along with galleries, shops, restaurants, parks, libraries and many more cultural wonders that speak directly to the soul. We’re talking about a mini wonder world, yet not small at all!
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Head to the Banana Island Resort Doha for a much-needed getaway. There, you’ll regain your energy and rest your body and soul between the amazing spa, the mesmerizing beaches, the overwater villas, and all the charm it provides you with, down to its smallest details. And guess what! You get to do all that without worrying about your kids, as they have an amazing waterpark for themselves to enjoy!
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Spend some time at the biggest park in Doha, Aspire Park, located in the prestigious Aspire Zone, where you can have some family fun, set up a nice picnic, or simply enjoy the outdoors with a view overlooking the Aspire Tower. And if you’re in for an even more captivating experience, believe me you’ll want to head there at night.
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Go on a cultural tour in the historical Souq Waqif marketplace, learning about falcons and watching them, along with the horses and camels, delve into the gold area, head to the Art Center, get some knowledge about pearls directly from a former pearl-diver, and of course experience the life of a local while you do some shopping, enjoy the most delicious dishes and get entertained with live street performances.
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How about a walk along Doha Bay? The Doha Corniche gives you the chance to enjoy a memorable waterfront stroll with a breathtaking scenery. And since once there you wouldn’t want to leave anymore, you’ll probably like to know that you can indulge in a lifetime experience through a trip on a traditional wooden dhow boat on which you can also arrange to have dinner.
If you feel like going on a village tour, Katara Cultural Village should definitely be on your list since it literally covers all the elements, from art to culture, gastronomy, nature, architecture and retail. This vibrant combination provides you with a much-needed energy boost as it introduces you to the contemporary Qatari culture in a truly unique and aesthetic setting.
Are you a nature lover too? Then you mustn’t miss the Mangrove reserves in Al Thakhira and the surrounding large natural greeneries that attract with their beauty resident and migrating bird life like flamingos and herons. And you’ll be amazed to know that this piece of heaven even has its own ecosystem, which makes it perfectly complete as a sole unit.
So, when are you planning your next trip?
Article Written by Gabrielle El Kosseifi
