Tips & Tricks
Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (Al Furousiya Street, New Rayyan, Doha) – established in 1975, the Racing and Equestrian Club (REC)’s mission is to organize thoroughbred and pure bred Arabian horse racing events, Arabian horse shows and encouraging horse owners to own the best horses and to develop horse breeding. Thanks to state-of-the-art facilities, REC […]
Ras Abrouq (Bir Zekreet)(70 km west of Doha) — Ras Abrouq (Bir Zekreet) is a favorite spot for weekend campers. It is located at the very tip of a peninsula northeast of Dukhan (four-wheel-drive is required). Follow the main Doha-Dukhan road and several kilometers past the turnoff for Al Jumailiya (about 5 km before the […]
Mesaieed Golf Club (Umm Said, Mesaieed) – this 18-hole course opened in 1951 by the Qatar Petroleum Company, which it still maintains. Along with the golf course, there’s also a tennis court, swimming pool, cafeterias, and childrens playgrounds. Those interested in playing are advised to phone or email them: Tel.: +974 447 70848 Email: mgc@mic.com.qa
Umm Bab (Beach)(90 km. west of Doha) — Umm Bab is also known as “Palm Tree Beach” because of the small cluster of palms at the end of the road alongside the small breakwater. From Doha, take Salwa Rd, clocking 29 km from the industrial area and passing the Mukainis satellite earth station. Turn right […]
Tour of Qatar (various locations within Qatar) — this is an annual professional road bicycle race held every February in six stages (for men) and three for women, with competitors showing up from all over the world (many of whom also compete in the better-known Tour de France race). The sites are at Dukhan Beach, […]
Simaisma (40 km. north of Doha) — For this beach, take the highway towards Al Khor, and look for the exit to Lusail International Circuit. Instead of going right on the bridge, go left, until you reach the coastal village.