Next to the promoted and popular neighbors Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the capital of Qatar, Doha, looks very modest. There are no crowds of tourists in it, enthusiastically gazing at the tallest buildings in the world. Here you will not find an army of shopaholics with burning eyes, buying up everything in shopping centers with a record number of boutiques and shops. It is not yet very customary to relax in Doha, and hotel prices are lower here, but the desire of local residents to make guests' rest comfortable and unforgettable is on top. By choosing a beach holiday in Qatar, you are assuring yourself quality without overpaying to name the resort as a fashion brand.
Where to go to sunbathe?
The main and so far the only Qatari resort is the capital of the country, Doha. Its excellent beaches at the hotels are particularly clean, and the hotels themselves have an atmosphere of decent comfort and coziness. Even if there are only two stars on the facade of the hotel, they will be well deserved.
When choosing a hotel in Qatar, you should look through photos and reviews of previous guests in order to stay in the right place, depending on your preferences.
Roads and opportunities
- Qatar Airlines offers direct flights from the Russian capital to Doha several times a week. Travel time will take just over five hours, but Qatar Airways ticket prices are hardly humane. It is much more profitable to get with a transfer on the wings of Turkish airlines or "catch" special offers from Etihad with a connection in Abu Dhabi. Neighbors will help you save a lot: their prices are almost half that of the Qatari air carrier.
- When using a taxi in the country, do not forget that the night rate is twice as expensive as the day rate.
- Renting a car with a Russian license is only possible for up to 10 days, after which the traffic police have the right to require the tourist to issue a temporary local driver's license.
Weather features of a beach holiday in Qatar
The dry tropical climate with the transition to desert provides the Qatari beaches with very hot summer weather. Already in early April, the air warms up to + 27 ° С during the day, and at the height of the summer season, thermometer columns often exceed + 40 ° С. It is optimal to come to the beaches of Doha in April-May or in the autumn months. Even in November, thermometer readings are still held at around + 25 ° С during the day. During the swimming season, the water warms up to + 27 ° С.
Resort entertainment
When planning your beach holiday in Qatar, remember to leave time for fun. The most favorite attractions among tourists are located in the Kingdom of Aladdin Park, where an artificial lagoon was built and a theater was opened. Kids will be delighted with visiting the zoo, where many representatives of the desert fauna live in its open-air cages. Curious naturalists will also like the Shakhaniyya reserve, where scientists have managed to preserve the endangered species of white antelopes - oryx.
Active travelers will not refuse to make a jeep safari - a traditional for the countries of the region. Gambling tourists will be happy to bet on the camel race, which the Gulf states are famous for.
Inquisitive travelers cannot resist visiting the Qatari National Museum. The main pride of its exposition is a two-level aquarium, which contains bright representatives of the underwater fauna of the Persian Gulf. The Ethnographic Museum tells the country's history, and the Weapons Museum displays items from the private collection of the Qatari sheikh.
Shopping at City Center Doha can also be combined with entertainment. A water park and bowling halls, ice rinks and a spa center are located under its roof.
Useful information
Qatar is included in the list of Muslim countries, and therefore, while relaxing on its beaches, you should follow certain rules of conduct. Topless or overly revealing outfits in public places are unacceptable, drinking alcoholic beverages outside cafes or restaurants is strictly prohibited, taking photos of people without their permission is not recommended or should not be at all.
