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Real Name: Brad
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Doha, Qatar

by bpwillet - last update: Apr 10, 2006

Arabian Treasure

Doha is a city unlike any other I have visited. The architecture alone stands out in my mind as something very different and other worldly. Unlike other countries I have had the opportunity to visit in the Middle East, Doha is very clean and very pristine. It has so much to offer and yet it seems as though so many have yet to discover it.
View from one of Doha's many parks
As the capital city of Qatar (pronounced "cutter", or "gutter"), it houses about 80% of the country's population. The city's ruling seat is situated here in the capital city and many efforts have gone into beautifying the city. Their efforts have paid off considerably. As you drive out of the downtown limits you are thrown back into the vast expanses of desert the encompass the majority of this country. Doha may not be brimming with entertainment as other Middle Eastern cities can be. However, it does have an unspoiled charm about it that is hard to miss.
Coffepot and Salaam Towers-Doha

Doha Architecture

The buildings around the city center are very unique and are quite fascinating to look at. The city skyline is still under construction as more buildings are put up. Each one is very distinct and yet doesn't seem to leave the Arabian feel too far behind.

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bpwillet's Doha Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 13 - Photos: 20
 
Restaurants
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
 
Nightlife
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Off The Beaten Path
Tips: 14 - Photos: 14
 
Tourist Traps
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Warnings Or Dangers
 
Transportation
Tips: 4 - Photos: 4
Local Customs
Tips: 3 - Photos: 4
 
Packing Lists
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Shopping
Tips: 4 - Photos: 9
 
Sports Travel
Tips: 3 - Photos: 4
General Tips
Tips: 3 - Photos: 4

bpwillet's Doha Travelogues
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ArchitectureNovember, 2003 3

Comments for bpwillet about Doha
jusdenise93 Sun Jul 19, 2009 16:42 UTC
 Doha was the first country i travelled to and I would like the chance to go explore it fully. Thanks for the awesome pictures and tips!
bijo69 Tue Oct 14, 2008 13:49 UTC
 I'm considering a stop-over here... Thanks for the info!
WilliamHarper Sat May 31, 2008 15:41 UTC
 I've been told that each of the three is similar, but differing styles. I like the one in the middle. Great views of the bay during the evening, as well.
SheikaDoris Mon Oct 8, 2007 11:25 UTC
 Unfortunatelley they do not exist any longer!
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