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Qatar is a small peninsular country in the Arab region, bordered by the Persian Gulf. It is well known for its vast desert landscapes and beautiful coastlines with sandy beaches and dunes. The capital city of Doha boasts an impressive skyline with towering skyscrapers and modern architectural wonders.

Although I initially struggled to find excitement in living and working in Qatar when I first arrived in 2010, I eventually discovered a deep appreciation for the country after exploring it with like-minded individuals. With the help of my friends, I began to see the hidden gems and unique features of the region. Qatar has now become my favorite place to live and work, and I hope to stay here for as long as possible.

Links

• Official Tourism Site: https://www.visitqatar.qa/
• Wiki Travel: https://wikitravel.org/en/Qatar
• BBC Country Profile: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-14702226
• Short history: https://falcontrips.com/celebrating-qatars-history-on-national-day/

Qatar Attractions/Places

Here is a list of attractions/places in Qatar worth visiting with my favourites being on the top.

Natural

• Inland Sea, Khor Al Adaid: The UNESCO-recognised natural reserve is a rare example of the sea encroaching deep into the heart of the desert, known for its tranquility and breathtaking scenery.
• Singing Sand Dunes: Group of crescent-shaped sand dunes that make a "singing" sound created by wind or friction caused by walking, running or sliding down the dune. Excellent for night camping.
• Zekreet/Ras Abrouq rserve: White cliff rock formation in the limestone pillars shaped by coastal winds and erosion, an old fort called 'Film City', Richard Serra's famous steel sculpture called East-West/West-East.
• Al Thakira Mangroves: One of the oldest and largest mangrove forests in Qatar. Good for kayaking through the narrow canals.
• Purple Island (Jazirat bin Ghannam/Al Khor Island): A small island with a wooden bridge connection and is an excellent spot for biking. Good for sunrise and sunset views too.
• Al Karana Lagoons: An artificial lagoon with treated water bodies and lots of grenery attracting different species of birds including migratory birds, fish, local wildlife, and flora.
• Dahl Al Misfir Cave (Musfur Sinkhole): 40-meter deep cave believed to have been formed 325,000 to 500,000 years ago.

Heritage sites

• Al Jassasiya rock carvings
• Al Zubarah fort and archeological site
• Al Jumail fishing village

Beaches

• Inland Sea (Khor Al Adaid) Beaches: There are many secluded beaches good for swimming.
• Sealine Beach, Mesaieed: Deep beach near dunes. Crowded on weekends and holidays.
• Fuwairit Beach
• Maroona Beach
• Umm Bab Beach

Museums

• National Museum of Qatar
• Museum of Islamic Art
• Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum
• Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art
• Msheireb Museums (Bin Jelmood House, Radwani House, Company House, Mohammed bin Jassim House)
• 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum
• Al Riwaq - Qatar Museums Gallery
• Katara - Qatar Museums Gallery
• Fire Station Garage Gallery
• Katara Arab Postal Stamps Museum