From museums that are architectural marvels in their own right hosting vast collections of enticing artefacts to quaint labyrinths of mud-rendered buildings jewelled with decadent market wares and state-of-the-art adventure zones for thrill-seekers of every age, the Qatari Capital has a flair for the sensational.
Aqua Park
While Doha’s wind-whipped ocean of dunes and Bedouin-style hospitality at its desert camps proffer the experience of a lifetime, this uber-modern water park is the perfect follow-up to your dune bashing, sandboarding, and stargazing escapade. From 4-storey high water slides and fibre-glass tunnels to wave pools and lazy lagoons, there’s no place more swashbuckling to cool off!
Al Wakra
While visiting the exquisite ivory Museum of Islamic Art floating on the Gulf and exploring Qatar’s luxuriously vibrant Pearl Island are a must, the spice-infused souqs with their atmospheric sensory specialities need to be savoured at leisure. For instance, the traditional ochre and lantern-lit stained-glass mazes of Al-Wakra afford mesmerising ocean glimpses and are rich with the artistry of handcrafted collectables, fragrant spices, plush fabrics, and antique ornaments. For the best hotels in Qatar, venture no further than the likes of Souq al Wakra Hotel Qatar by Tivoli.
Doha Quest
While oriental treasure hunts through coral, pastel, and sand-hued mazes of old-world desert quarters are undeniably exhilarating, you can get an electrifying dose of adrenaline at Doha Quest, with its imaginative zones that launch you into legendary wild rides, including the world’s tallest indoor roller coaster!
Villaggio Mall
Even if you aren’t a die-hard shopaholic besotted by this iconic mall’s bijou assortment of designer stores and artisan enclaves, the gorgeous aquamarine Venetian-style canals, pastel-hued façades, and whimsical gondola rides between luxe diversions are worth the visit. The Gondolania theme park inside is the idyllic blend of a retro-chic funfair with hi-tech immersive games and rides.
