Exciting new horizons in tourism allow Qatar visitors to push themselves to new levels of adventure and endurance while soaking up natural marvels and dramatic cultural attractions from the ancient world.
Al Wajbah Fort is one of the oldest forts in Qatar. Located in the locality of Al Wajbah in Al Rayyan, it is situated 15 km west of Doha. The fort was built in 1893 and was the location of an important battle when the army of Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani...
Just 12 km south of Doha, Al Wakra has grown from a tiny fishing and pearling village into a small residential town with a colorful and bustling fishing and dhow harbour – a great place to spend a few hours on a winter’s afternoon as there is plenty to watch. The...
A one-hour drive from Doha towards the north-west, one can discover an area of forts, traditional architecture and old villages. The fort of Al Rekayat is one of several desert forts dating back to the 19th century. Located on the road between Al Zubarah and Madinat...
The Old Palace was originally built in the early 20th century by Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani, who is considered to be the father of modern Qatar. For approximately 25 years the palace was at the centre of Qatar’s political leadership, serving as residence of...
Jazirat Bin Ghannam lies on the east coast of Qatar, in a sheltered location inside Khor Al Shaqiq Bay.Investigations have revealed that while the island was probably never permanently inhabited, it was visited for specific reasons at different times. It served as a...
Al Jassasiya is one of a dozen rock-carving sites in Qatar. Rock carvings, so called ‘petroglyphs’, can be found around the coasts of Qatar. But the largest number of carvings can be found at this major petroglyph site, north of Doha, on low imestone ridge. First...
One of the most stunning examples of early 20th century architecture in Qatar happens to be right in the center of the city. Al Koot Fort most commonly known as the Doha Fort, is a historical military fortress located in the heart of Doha, Qatar's capital city. It was...
Al Khor’s defensive watchtowers at the ancient port were used to monitor ships but also guard access to the historical well of Ain Hleetan, the main water source that made life in Al Khor possible. The port city flourished at the beginning of the 20th century as an...
The Barzan Towers are located just in the suburbs of Doha in the village of Umm Slal Mohammed. The Towers, built between 1910 & 1916 by Sheikh Mohammed bin Jassim Al Thani, the founder of Umm Slal Mohammed village, are among the notable monuments of Qatar. The...