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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.
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.
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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The new souq area has really been built up to represent an old nostalgia of what Doha used to be like. I have really... more travel advice
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Just wandering around the old souq area in Doha you will come across different sections of vendors. Just the smells... more travel advice
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If you take a trip out to Palm Tree Island you may have the opportunity to rent one of their 2 person sail boats. They... more travel advice
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There are not too many outdoor coffee houses and fewer traditional coffee houses in Doha. With the "new" old souq area... more travel advice
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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!
I'm considering a stop-over here... Thanks for the info!
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.
Unfortunatelley they do not exist any longer!
none of the museums nor the fort was opened when i was there... =\ doha became one of the least interesting cities i've ever been to. but i think i should dig deeper... thx for sharing!
yummee, yummeeh, when I see your restaurant tips I can't wait to get there!!! flyfreak :-)
great page, thnx.
I've visited Dubai and Abu Dhabi dozens of times but Doha looks much nicer? must make a point of going when next in the area Thanks Brad
I applied for a job in Qatar...hope something works out for me!
Another great page, Brad. As you say, I find the skyline has changed everytime I visit. In fact I was told recently that in the 2 yeras since I last went ,there have been even greater changes.
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