The capital Doha is located on the shore of the Arabian Gulf, a safe and prosperous tourist city. This place is not only beautiful in architecture but also takes visitors to experience the mysterious sand desert and traditional Katara village. Under the night lights, Doha shines like a work of art, an impressive place filled with desert, sand dunes and traditional tents.
Doha Desert
Experience unique camel rides, drift cars on the sand, and spend the night in a traditional hut at Khor Al Udait. Nomadic life in the desert will bring you unforgettable experiences, from cuisine to stargazing under the galaxy-filled sky.
Capital Doha – Paradise in the desert
Katara Cultural Village – The heart of Doha
Barzan Tower
Located in the middle of a mysterious desert, Barzan Tower radiates ancient and historical beauty. This is not only a sightseeing spot, but also a vivid picture connecting era and culture.
Qatar, a rich land in the Middle East, is an attractive destination for international tourists. Coming to Qatar, you will be captivated by the blend of traditional beauty of Islamic culture and luxurious events. Located in the middle of the desert, Qatar has little vegetation, but attracts tourists with unique Arabic architecture from temples, palaces to fortresses. This is also a shopping destination with many markets, shopping centers and wonderful Sealine Bay. Don’t miss Barzan Tower when you visit Qatar.
15km north of the capital Doha, Barzan Tower is one of the beautiful tourist destinations in Qatar. In the village of Umm Salal Mohammed, visitors can climb to the top of the tower to get a panoramic view of this unique architecture. Barzan Tower, built in the late 19th century and renovated in 1910 by Sheikh Mohammed bin Jassim Al Thani, is a structure that protects ‘rawdat’ – a valley where fresh water is collected from the water. rain flows down from higher ground.
Barzan Tower
Barzan Tower
Katara Mosque
Located in the heart of Katara Cultural Village, Katara Mosque is a wonderful architectural work not only in Qatar but also in the mysterious Middle East. This cathedral is decorated with blue tiles, depicting red and yellow details. Visitors will be immersed in the beauty of elaborate architecture from inside to outside. Katara Cathedral stands out with the main cathedral and 3 tall pillars outside.
Located right in the heart of Katara Doha Cultural Village, Katara Mosque exudes great beauty with shiny porcelain walls and unique red and yellow sculptures. Two separate entrances for both sexes. Stepping inside, visitors will notice the giant chandelier that illuminates the first floor. The cathedral has 3 tall pillars and protruding iron bars with many unique small holes. Katara Mosque plays an important role in spreading humanistic and religious values in the lives of Qatari people, being a symbol of desert Islamic architecture.
Katara Mosque
Katara Mosque
Souq Waqif traditional market
Souq Waqif or standing market, is the first ancient market in Doha, Qatar, which specializes in selling all kinds of traditional goods such as textiles, handicrafts, souvenirs, aromas, spices, perfumes, aromatic oils, falcon, even gold, diamonds. There are also many traditional restaurants and cafes here, creating a vibrant atmosphere for visitors. Souq Waqif feels like stepping into the fairy tale ‘One Thousand and One Nights’, with a magical space. After more than 100 years, amid the modern development of Doha, Souq Waqif still retains its ancient and vibrant appearance. Like a Persian bazaar in a fairy tale, Souq Waqif is fascinating and unusual.
Located right in the heart of Doha’s old trading center, the entrance to Souq Waqif has a roundabout with a large wooden boat, a symbol of the Qatari nation. The white AI Koot ancient fort next to Souq Waqif is the highlight, built to protect the market from robbers. Today, AI Koot has become a unique feature in the architecture of Souq Waqif market . Behind the market is the Qatar Islamic Cultural Center, with a unique spiral roof of the mosque, one of the beautiful architectural features of Souq Waqif.
Beautiful corner of Souq Waqif traditional market
Souq Waqif traditional market
State Grand Mosque
Qatar is not only famous for its wealth and luxury thanks to its large gas reserves and the highest GDP per capita in the world, but it is also a mecca of beautiful architectural works. One of the most popular iconic buildings in Qatar is the Aspire tower. This is an architectural work built to celebrate the 2006 Asian Games and is currently one of the popular check-in points in Qatar’s capital Doha.
State Grand Mosque is a large-scale cathedral. The outside of the cathedral looks like a fortress, the inside is decorated with beautiful chandeliers, so splendid and overwhelming. In particular, the high domed ceiling is uniquely designed between a system of brilliant chandeliers hanging down alternating with white stone columns. At night, the outside of the cathedral will exude shimmering beauty with purple lights lit.
State Grand Mosque
State Grand Mosque
Museum of Islamic Art
Built on an artificial island on the outskirts of Doha. Is the world’s largest museum of Islamic art , displaying many valuable artifacts such as ceramics, jewelry, textiles, glass, and metals from Spain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Turkey, India and Central Asia. Coming here, visitors have to cross a bridge to see the museum. The museum’s exterior architecture is built with a large block consisting of many box shapes, very unique and strange. Whether day or night, the Islamic art museum is brightly lit and the space around the museum is even more attractive. Inside, visitors will be surprised because the interior also has many contrasts and is more complex than the exterior. Therefore, the Museum of Islamic Art fully deserves to be a famous tourist attraction of Qatar.
On November 22, 2008, the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar, officially came into operation. This is the world’s largest museum dedicated to Islamic art, designed by Chinese-American architect Leoh Ming Pei, author of the Louvre Museum in Paris. Abdullah Al-Najjar, CEO of museums in Qatar, said that Qatar has few archaeological sites. The Museum of Islamic Art is the first project in a project to turn Doha into a world-famous cultural capital. The Museum of Islamic Art is a majestic white five-story building with galleries, a library and an education center, built on an artificial island on the outskirts of Doha. The museum displays 800 works of art and history from three continents, highlighting Islamic culture from the 7th to the 19th century. The Museum of Islamic Art will compete directly with art collections. Islam with the Louvre Museum in Paris (France) and the Metropolitan Museum in New York (USA).
Museum of Islamic Art in Doha
Museum of Islamic Art
The Pearl artificial island – Pearl Island
The Pearl, located in the capital Doha, Qatar, is a luxury residential area built and developed on an artificial island, in the west of Doha Bay. The island is 4 km in diameter and was created on a wasteland, with a 32 km long coastline surrounded by lavish villas, dozens of skyscraper high-rise apartments and hundreds of houses. About 350m from the coast of Doha, Qatar in West Bay Lagoon. This is a place where tourists should visit to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and luxurious beauty. This pearl island is surrounded by luxury resorts, luxury villas, dozens of high-rise residential areas along with luxury hotels and restaurants or the most lavish shopping areas in the world. This is also Qatar’s first international real estate investment project.
The pearl of Qatar is proud to be home to the longest walking street in the world and is also a place you should not miss when traveling in Qatar. Along both sides of the pedestrian street are a series of chain stores called “La Croisette”, high-end shops and hotels. The island has more than 400 high-rise buildings, more than 6,000 parking spaces and gathers countless spacious spaces for famous international retail chains in Qatar such as Giorgio Armani, Hugo Boss, Roberto Cavalli, Elie Saab … The Porto Arabia district includes 31 high-rise apartments around a saltwater lake with an island in the middle and a marina with space for 750 boats. The island also has a “copy of Vienna city” with a tight canal system, large pedestrian squares, commercial centers and houses, far away from the beach. There’s even a replica of Vienna’s Rialto Bridge.
The Pearl Island
The Pearl artificial island – Pearl Island
Al-Zubarah Fortress
The fort is located in the northwest of Qatar. Although located in a deserted place, it is surrounded by rows of sand stretching as far as the eye can see. This is a work that carries the beauty of solitude but is very majestic and proud. To get here, visitors must ride a camel. Inside, exhibitions are often held for visitors. Zubarah, also known as Al Zubarah or Az Zubarah, is an ancient ruin and fortress located in the north of the west coast, in the municipality of Al Shamal, about 105 km from the capital Doha. It was founded by Shaikh Muhammed bin Khalifa, father of the royal Khalifa family in Bahrain, the main and important family of the Bani Utbah tribe in the first half of the 18th century. Zubarah is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. since 2013.
Zubarah is a successful example of a global trading and pearling center located between the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf. It is one of the best preserved and largest examples of 18th – 19th century settlement in the region. The settlement’s urban layout and fabric have been preserved and are unlike any other settlement in the Persian Gulf, providing an insight into urban life, economic history, and organization. Gulf society before the discovery of oil in the 20th century. The site covers an area of about 400 hectares (60 hectares inside the town walls) and is Qatar’s most important archaeological site. . In addition to the town ramparts, it also includes the old town, the harbor, the sea channel, two retaining walls, Murair Fort, and Zubarah Fort.
Al-Zubarah Fortress
Al-Zubarah Fortress
Doha Desert
The Doha Desert still retains its wild beauty, untouched by human impact. The long, smooth and pristine sand fields create a wonderful scene, making your walking journey more interesting. Here, visitors can enjoy experiences such as camel riding, sightseeing by car, or even sandboarding. Doha Desert is a unique spot not to be missed when traveling to Qatar. Located in Mesaieed, about an hour’s drive from central Doha, Mesaieed sea desert is one of the prominent destinations in the tourism industry here. Mesaieed’s coastal resort beaches are considered top tourist attractions nationwide.
Visit Mesaieed Marine Desert – Doha near the amazing coastline, which is a different experience from the Desert Safari adventure in Dubai. Visitors will enjoy the Monster Bus – the latest giant bus to appear in the Middle East, with dancing challenges on attractive sand fields. The Sealine Coast in the Persian Gulf offers a dreamy landscape of long, smooth sand dunes and clear blue waters – a scene that appears only in dreams and Arabic romances. Recreational activities such as racing, camel riding, and sandboarding will bring exciting experiences to immerse yourself in the desert sunset atmosphere.
Sandboarding in the Doha desert
Doha Desert
Torch tower
Coming to Doha, explore the torch tower with a height of 300m. The torch tower became the center of the Asian Games taking place in Qatar in 2006. Aspire Tower consists of 17 floors, with the main bearing core being reinforced concrete, the rest using a rotating and projecting steel structure system. out from the core to support the load. The largest diameter of the tower is 70 meters, the central area is 27 meters, the top area is 45 meters. A special feature of this project is that LED technology is designed and installed on the front, creating unique visual effects. The electronic LED lighting system creates a variety of colors, providing a smart, energy-saving and easy-to-maintain lighting experience.
The exterior of the Aspire tower is covered with DOGLA-TRIO 101 steel mesh combined with an LED system with a distance from 14mm to 44mm. A large display screen is created from LED lights, helping people watch from afar. This screen is placed at a height of 8 meters, below the swimming pool, where news and sporting events are monitored. Aspire Tower is not only a symbol of a sporting event, but after the 2006 Asian Games, it became a prominent building and attractive destination for tourists and local people. Exploring Aspire Tower, visitors will have unique and memorable experiences.
The torch tower is the symbol of the 2006 Asian Games
Torch tower
Qatar National Museum
The Qatar National Museum appears as a masterpiece of exquisite white architecture, with intricate and sophisticated curves. Every detail, every angle contains meticulousness and sophistication. The project’s design is inspired by the graceful beauty of desert roses, blended with a unique natural phenomenon that only appears in special weather conditions. With an area of up to 52,000 square meters and an investment value of 434 million USD, the Qatar National Museum represents a unique architectural masterpiece, bringing charm to the capital Doha. The work is inspired by ‘desert rose’ crystals that naturally form in the heart of the Qatari desert.
Visitors will be captivated by the surreal beauty of the National Museum of Qatar and its unique historical journey, taking them through three periods of Qatar’s development and the country’s links with the world. This place includes: The restored palace of Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani – son of the founder of modern Qatar, exhibitions on wooden boats commemorating Qatar’s long-standing maritime industry, 220-seat cinema hall , commercial area, culinary space, cultural heritage research and development center, and a park with native plants. The museum uses 3D image technology, video clips, vivid sound, and even real scents such as coffee and wood to bring the most authentic experience to visitors.
Qatar National Museum
Qatar National Museum
Banana artificial island
Banana Island Qatar is an artificial wonder in the desert, built as a paradise for tourists who want to enjoy a luxurious resort space. A 25-minute boat ride from central Doha, the island is shaped like a banana and is a famous destination with unique experiences. Guests will enjoy premium Arabic coffee and tea before boarding the boat, see the sparkling city of Doha from afar, enjoy fresh seafood and enjoy the cool air of the Persian Gulf. Banana Island not only has a large water park, but also a super VIP movie theater, golf course, spa, and many other amenities to create the perfect vacation.
Banana Island Qatar is a symbol of luxury and luxury resort, attracting both domestic and international tourists. Despite from the ocean and Qatar’s famous desert, the island maintains lush greenery, unique architecture of resorts and restaurants, creating a paradise-like atmosphere. Upon checking in, guests can explore the island, enjoy the scenery, and immerse themselves in the tranquil atmosphere.
Banana artificial island
Banana Island – Paradise in the middle of the Persian Gulf