Middle East

Welcome to Qatar

If the idea of modern, luxury travel and cities with ancient cultural and historical sites appeals to you, the middle eastern country of Qatar could be just what you are looking for.

Bordered with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates on the Arabian Peninsula and Persian Gulf Coast, Qatar is an excellent option for people looking to get away and enjoy the sun in the Middle East.

You will be able to choose from the excellent sandy beaches or resort pools if you need to cool off. Qatar’s capital city of Doha offers excellent surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing options, jet skiing, and countless other great watersports for active travellers.

Adventurous travellers will also love heading out to the dunes for camel rides, sandboarding, and dune bashing. Dune bashing involves driving 4×4 vehicles along the incredible dunes!

Alternatively, you will be able to make the most of the otherworldy views on the dunes with sunrise and sunset tours and dinners.

High-end shopping, luxury hotels, and much more is available in Qatar. The country has also made many improvements to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Why Visit Qatar?

Qatar holidays have great weather, excellent hotels and amenities, sandy beaches, shopping districts, and historical sites, who wouldn’t love that?

Despite being home to some great modern cities, there are also a number of excellent historical attractions, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site the Al-Zubarah Archaeological Site. You will be able to visit a number of great ancient forts, mosques, and settlements, some dating back to almost 2000 BC.

Qatar is equally as impressive for romantic getaways as it is for family trips with plenty of wonderful things to see and do. The combination of old and new gives visitors a unique experience and allows all the luxury and comfort of modern travel, with great attractions and historical sites.

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