Doha Special Offer / Departure City : Lagos
Doha : Term for Special Offer
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01 October 2017 - 31 December 2017Purchasing Period:
01 September 2017 - 30 November 2017Advance Ticketing :
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City Guide : Doha
Qatar's capital city Doha is a very modern and fast developing city. It is forecasted to be one of the prominent cities of the region in the next few years. 80% of the country's population lives in Doha, which is a very effective center from an economic perspective. This young city, founded in 1825, hosted the 2006 Asian Games with the highest attendance in the history of the organization. Doha, which hosted the 2011 AFC Asian Cup, is getting ready to host the 2022 World Cup.
Tourist Attractions
Al Corniche is a shore line where Doha most definitely displays all of its visual beauty. All along this passage surrounding Doha Bay, you can see the beautiful view and the skyscrapers of the city in harmony. Corniche gets crowded especially in the afternoon.
Rumelia Park is located in the Corniche region. In this touristic area, there is a combination of an outdoors theater, art gallery and playgrounds for children. The park presents shopping opportunities with numerous stores as well as great and hearty food at its cafeteria.
You may come across many sculptures while walking around parks around Corniche. The most interesting one of them is the gigantic colorful statue of an athletic oryx. The mascot of the 15th Annual Asian Games in 2006, Orry the Oryx, is the most popular among kids. Oyster and Pearl, located at the southern end of Corniche, keeps another cherished memory of the city's past alive. Doha is one of the places in the world where the highest number of pearls are extracted; thus pearls had a very important place in the lives of the locals for years. As the Japanese started producing cultured pearls, the city shared this character of itself with the Far East. The Water Pot monument, located next to the Museum of Islamic Arts, is a very relaxing fountain.Culture & Entertainment
The Museum of Islamic Arts is located at the Doha Harbour. Various pieces of arts which belonged to Muslim dynasties that ruled in the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Euope are on display here.
Mathaf can be visited as a museum of modern arts. Works of art coming in from almost everywhere in the Arab world meet art lovers there. Another interesting fact about this museum is that is utilizes a building that used to be a school. The museum is located on the corner of Al-Lukta Street where many educational institutions are located as well.
Al Khor Museum was opened right next to the area with the same name on the shore. There are ruins excavated from the area, which date back to the Neolithic Age until Middle Bronze Age, on display there. Doha is very rich in terms of museums. The Orientalists Museum, Weaponry Museum, Sheikh Faisal Collection, and the Museum of Photography can be mentioned among other spots of culture to visit.
Doha Zoo can be visited right next to the sports complex called Sports City. In addition to numerous animals, a type of antelope that is unique to Doha can be seen here. If you have some spare time you can give to nature and animals, Al Shahaneya natural area is a must-see for you, located 57 km away. At this breeding farm, you can see camels, antelopes, and world-renowned Arabian horses in their natural habitat.
You should find a “sheesha” cafe and try this typical Middle Eastern afternoon activity with fruit flavored tobacco. The places to for this experience reminds one of Indian buildings in the color red.Food & Drink
The diversity of the population in Doha reflects in the variety of food in its cuisine. It is possible to find examples of Indian, Chinese, Phillippine, Thai, Italian, Korean, and -of course- typical Middle Eastern cuisines there. Seafood, especially fish, holds a very important part in the cuisine of Doha. It is possible to find world-class quality dishes in the restaurants of the city's luxurious hotels. There are many locations of the world-renowned American fast food franchises in Doha.Shopping
The city center stands out as the place where major stores and shopping centers are located. Shopping centers get crowded in the evening hours due to the high temperature of the city.
If you would like to see the old style bazaars, there are some of them in Doha.Souq Waqif is an Arabian bazaar that is a must-see. It is located in very close proximity to Corniche. You can spend hours at its labyrinth-like corridors. Almost anything is sold in this bazaar. Omani Souq, located on Haloul Street parallel to Salwa Road, is another Doha bazaar to see. Bazaars of Doha provide an amazing experience with vegetables, spices, and other goods.
