Travel

In the very southern part of Doha lies the inland sea of Chaur al-Udaid, which flows deep into the heart of the desert and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. If you can’t tear yourself away from the deep blue waters surrounded by majestic, towering sand dunes in all shades of brown, then why not spend the night right there under the stars – in a traditional Bedouin camp or luxury glamping. You can also experience the ancient, traditional Bedouin way of life first-hand in other locations of Qatar’s desert. On the northern side of the country, a completely different landscape awaits nature lovers: there, mangrove forests line the coast. The unique ecosystem is home to countless bird species and can be explored by kayak.

The Qatar Peninsula has about 560 kilometers of coastline with pristine sandy beaches for all preferences. The desert state is also one of the sunniest countries on earth with high temperatures all year round – the best conditions for relaxed beach days. And even in the modern capital you can experience nature, by, for example, ending your day on a traditional wooden dhow, sailing off into the sunset.