Travel Guide to Doha, Qatar

Doha is a capital of Qatar and a large economic and trading center. During summer months Doha is famous as a beach resort; spring and autumn are a wonderful opportunity for tourists to visit all famous parts of the city. The weather is not hot during these months and so you can devote more time to walking.

The majority of modern hotels are located not far away from the bay. All most popular beaches are situated nearby. There are always many people in Doha during summer months. The beaches are clam and clean, so this destination is suitable for rest with kids. Due to unique properties of cay sand the underwater visibility is impressive, so the beaches of Doha are good for scuba diving as well.

National Museum of Qatar remains the main sight of the city. The museum is opened in the halls of sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohammed. Apart from amazing decorations, rare furniture and pictures, the museum has a large aquarium that contains many breeds of fish and other underwater creatures. Here you can see numerous types of fish, marine turtles and fish that are considered a true rarity among the inhabitants of the Persian Gulf. One of the halls is devoted to exhibits connected with marine adventures.

One more beautiful building has been turned into Ethnographical Museum, which expositions illustrate the life of the local people prior to oil boom. Modern art connoisseurs will definitely enjoy visiting the old Fort that is frequently used as a place to exhibit pictures, sculptures, and photographs of modern artists. Here you can also see the works of local craftsmen or participate in sale of carpets and fabrics. Tourists with kids should definitely visit the local zoo that is located in Doha suburbs. There is also a huge attraction park in Doha named Aladdin’s Kingdom that offers wide selection of attractions and even a manmade lagoon.

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