Desert Roses (near Al Shahaniya and north of the Saudi border – 1 hour distance from Doha) – another point of interest for eco-tourists, these low salt flats re collecting grounds for those willing to dig for the attractive gypsum formations known as ‘desert roses’.
Dhal Al Misfir (north of Salwa Road – 1 hour distance from Doha) – this attracton (for eco-tourists) is a 40-meter deep cave formation located north of the Salwa Road, with fibrous gypsum crystal.
Corniche – this is a 7-kilometer-long waterfront promenade that faces Doha Bay. Running parallel to the Corniche is Corniche Street, a main thoroughfare which connects Doha’s emerging West Bay business district with the south of the city and Doha International Airport. This promenade is popular among walkers, bikers and joggers. In recent years, a number […]
Barzan Towers (Umm Salal Mohammed, 15 km. north of Doha) — built in 1910 by Sheikh Mohammed bin Jassim Al-Thani, these towers are located at the southern side of the defensive system established in the late 19th/early 20th century to protect the “raudah,” the valley where precious rainwater collects from adjacent higher ground. They link […]
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