Oil rich - and thanks largely to its current sultan the Arab world's most progressive land (although this is relative, and there's certainly a dark side to Qatar, as well, such as its treatment of foreign workers and its LGBT citizens). These 4,400 miles (11,000+ sq. km) on the Persian Gulf have not just the mix of ancient/modern that is capital Doha but other historic sites, beaches, ecotourism, and more.
Cover photo: Darshan Gajara
venuestockRecently we started service to this dyamic city – in the northeast Arabnian Peninsula astride a bay off the Persian Gulf and with a population of some 665,000 – where which will have you marveling at its modernity. Considered since 2014 one of the world´s top seven urban wonders, its core is dominated by glass skyscrapers, interspersed with green spaces and renovated historical buildings dating back to its founding in 1820.Back then it was a humble town of fisherfolk and pearl…
Read more…Qatar Tourism Meanwhile, over in the Middle East, Dubai and the United Arab Emirates have of course been garnering endless travel press in recent years, but in 2023 the star has been Qatar, especially since its month on the world stage last year as host of the FIFA World Cup. In large part thanks to that, and to hosting with distinction various other sporting events since, its capital Doha was awarded “World’s Leading Sports Tourism Destination,” and the ‘World’s Leading Business Travel…
Read more…With interest in travel to this Persian Gulf monarchy rising in the runup to its hosting the World Cup in November 2022, Britain's Evening Standard put together a highlights reel of Qatar's attractions for visitors. Would you go?
Read more…Just came across a Guardian piece published a few weeks ago with some interesting findings from something called the LGBTQ+ Danger Index, which ranks the world's 150 most-visited countries using eight factors, including legalized same-sex marriage, worker protection and whether, based on Gallup poll findings, it is a good place to live. Well, you might expect almost any Islamic country to get an F grade. But despite its aggressive attempts to depict itself as modern and forward thinking for…
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Hi Qatar! istanbul is now frozen city, send us some of sun:)
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