Doha the capital of Qatar. This vibrant city located in the Middle East has so much to offer. I decided to post about Doha simply because of an inspiration. You read it right an inspiration, a friend of mine had just transferred to Doha because his boss established a branch on this city. He will be the one in charge to run the business so he will go there with of course a lavish benefits so without a second thought he grabbed the opportunity and tight now he is enjoying his new job. Anyway here are the places worth visiting in Doha.
Qatar National Library
The library is currently housed in an attractive old building on Ras Abu Aboud Street Street. It has a smallish and rather haphazard collection of English books, many out of date. The Qatar National Library is due to rehoused in Dafna area close to the Corniche when its futuristic new building is ready.
The Wind Tower
In the times before AC some buildings were cleverly designed to circulate cooling air. This building, located in Souq Ahmed off Grand Hamed Street, is the last one left in Doha.
The Heritage Village
Located on Doha’s Corniche, next to Al Bidda park, the Heritage Village showcases traditional Qatari life.
Doha Fort
This square white fort, on the outskirts of Souq Waqif, was, according to some sources, built by the Ottomans in the nineteenth century. After being defeated in battle by the Qataris in the 1893 they lurked there until finally being kicked out in World War One.
Al Shaqab Stud
This is a private stud farm. According to the Marhaba, visits can be arranged through a tour company or by ringing the Riding Equestrian Academy on 4812061/5737654. However, when we phoned we were told it was a private stables and that visits could not be arranged.
Qatar National Museum
The Qatar National Museum, a former palace, is now a museum with a variety of exhibits from early Qatar History to the present. It should eventually contain an aquarium. The National Museum is officially shut, although it is Qatar so you never know – they may let you walk around!
Museum of Islamic Arts
Located on an artificial island off the Corniche, Qatar’s super Islamic museum is imposing outside and amazing inside. Well worth a visit.
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