Why should I visit Doha?          

The capital city of one of the wealthiest countries of the world, Doha boasts superior infrastructure coupled with indulging experiences and world-class amenities for its visitors. Irrespective of which type of experience you are seeking in this modern city, you are sure to be enthralled. Read on to discover why this city is attracting so many visitors.

Future driven architecture

Doha has excelled in creating architectural masterpieces to bring modernity to the state whilst preserving the ancient sites of architectural value like Al Zubarah Fort and the age-old charm of places like Souq Waqif inspiring visitors using serviced apartments in Doha. A few of the modern masterpieces that visitors will be thrilled to explore are,

Qatara Towers – Depicting two crossed swords paying homage to the national emblem of Qatar, the Katara Towers is home to Raffles and Fairmont Doha, two luxury hotels offering indulging experiences for visitors.
National Museum of Qatar - Spanning over 430,000 sq ft, this museum has been created around Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al-Thani’s original palace and showcases the heritage of Qatar designed to resemble the desert rose (natural crystal formations of the desert)
Tornado Tower – At 200 m in height at the time of construction this was the highest building in the MENA region, although it is not the highest any longer seeing this at night with its fascinating lighting system is an absolute treat.

Delightful dining options

Home to a significant expatriate population and welcoming visitors from all over the world, you get to taste the food of many different cultures in Doha. Don’t fail to try out Asian and Continental dishes in addition to some of the best Qatari dishes below which are also enjoyed by visitors at hotels like Somerset Al Mansoura Doha.

Chicken Majboos - A spiced dish of rice eaten with fried chicken, also made with beef, lamb and fish. This is the National Dish of Qatar.
Saloona – This is a tasty and filling stew enjoyed for dinner with vegetables and meat, eaten with bread.
Umm Ali – Originally from Egypt, this dessert is a firm favourite of Qatari’s. Made like bread pudding including chopped nuts and raisins and baked until golden and crisp on top sprinkled with cinnamon powder.

The rugged natural beauty

Along with world-class amenities and luxurious lifestyles, Qatar also boasts stunning deserts embraced by the adventurous and thrill seekers to experience the enigmatic beauty of the desert. With many types of desert safaris available you can take your pick. These mostly cover going into the deep desert to enjoying dune bashing, camel rides, sandboarding, camping in the desert, trying out henna designs and sleeping under thousands of stars in Bedouin-styled tents.

Modern Malls and Bustling Markets

Offering luxury and indulgence on one hand with opulent malls with well-stocked shops of renowned brands in air-conditioned comfort with elevators and escalators for convenience and the Bustling Markets loaded with shops offering a different indulgence and pleasure with no air conditioning but with a lot of old-world charm. All of these make Doha a place worth visiting and bring delight to shopaholics. Find some of the notable malls and markets.

Malls

Villaggio Mall in Dubai | Image via unsplash

Villaggio Mall – A niche mall with exclusive shops, even if you don’t want to shop here worth a visit to see the indoor canal also with Gondolas.
City Centre Mall – One of the most popular malls of Doha with over 250 shops selling brands like H & M, Mango, Plus, Adidas etc.
Mall of Qatar – Filled with all kinds of shops whether you need books, clothes, home furnishings, or perfume everything is available here.
Al Hazm – With many designer brands stocked prices can be over the top. Yet it is worth a visit to experience the ambience, the architecture, and the setting of this lovely mall.

Markets

Souq Waqif – A market over a century old filled with shops selling spices, dried fruit, trinkets, shawls, handicrafts, and jewellery. The alleyways from the market sell food and drink adding atmospheric charm.