DOHA and QATAR TRAVEL GUIDE BOOK

by Ibn Al Hamra

Overview

DISCOVER QATAR IN 2024 with this comprehensive travel guide, filled with location specific photographs by the author, and 26 maps in its 270 pages.

• It helps you navigate your journey from Doha airport to the city with transport recommendations, catering to every taste and budget.
• The guide helps you discover hidden gems like the bisht supplier for Messi in vibrant Souq Waqif, the cultural haven of Katara, and the spellbinding dunes of Khor Al Udaid's 'inland sea'.
• The breathtaking Museum of Islamic Art is included as is the National Museum - both are 'must sees' as you explore Doha - a modern city like no other.
• Understand the culture of Qatari coffee etiquette or saunter along the picturesque Corniche, as you marvel at the kaleidoscopic skyline of Doha's West Bay at twilight.
• A section in the guide leads along Qatar's remote west coast and uncovers the UNESCO World Heritage site of Al Zubarah, along with abandoned historic ghost villages.
• If you want to dig deeper into Qatar - there is a comprehensive history chapter and cultural insights will immerse you in the rich tapestry of Qatari life.
• Buy your 270+ page guide, with Colour interior photos & maps, to help you plan your 2024 Qatari adventure!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781999813581
Publisher:	Arabesque Travel
Publication date:	08/01/2019
Pages:	298
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.62(d)

About the Author

I have lived, worked, and travelled extensively in Arabia and the Arab world for over 35 years, visiting all the countries in the Arabian Peninsula: Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Yemen.Jeddah was my arrival place into Saudi Arabia, over 30 years ago. Since then I have travelled extensively throughout the country, including on each of the train lines (which are superb), most especially the Haramain between Jeddah and Madinah.I only visited Qatar, for the first time 20 years ago. Again, I have travelled comprehensively, most recently enjoying the excellent Metro, Tram, and Electric Bus services.However, before Saudi & Qatar - it was Oman and the UAE which were my introduction to the Arabian Peninsula. I first visited them 38 years ago when the only skyscraper on the Sheikh Zayed Road was the World Trade Centre, and Al Bustan Palace had just opened.In all these countries, the changes have been astounding; it's the latest iteration that all are rightly proud of.In each of the states I have been used to travelling independently - without the backup of officials or other people - which means that I have experienced each country as a tourist. Speaking Gulf Arabic and having a good understanding of the culture (I used to provide cultural advice to executives of major companies relocating to the region), I enjoy the familiarity and differences of these exciting countries.I do hope you will also enjoy your visit using my books.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. QATAR BASIC FACTS – page - 1

Chapter 2. GEOGRAPHY– page - 3

Chapter 3. CLIMATE – page - 8

Chapter 4. NATURE – page - 9

Chapter 5. AGRICULTURE – page - 27

Chapter 6. HISTORY – page - 31

Chapter 7. PEARL DIVING – page - 46

Chapter 8. THE AL THANI FAMILY – page - 50

Chapter 9. EXPLORERS OF QATAR – page - 53

Chapter 10. POPULATION and GDP – page - 55

Chapter 11. TOWNS – page - 58

Chapter 12. GOVERNMENT – page - 63

Chapter 13. ECONOMY – page - 64

Chapter 14. OIL & GAS – page - 68

Chapter 15. CULTURE – page - 72

Chapter 16. LANGUAGE PHRASES – page - 81

Chapter 17. RELIGION – page - 85

Chapter 18. EDUCATION – page - 90

Chapter 19. PUBLIC HOLIDAYS – page - 92

Chapter 20. ARRIVAL INTO QATAR – page - 94

Chapter 21. HEALTH and ACCESSIBILITY – page - 107

Chapter 22. SAFETY – page - 111

Chapter 23. INTERNAL TRANSPORT – page - 114

Chapter 24. MEDIA – page - 123

Chapter 25. UNESCO LISTINGS – page - 125

Chapter 26. MAPS – page - 135

Chapter 27. EASY ITINERARIES – page - 141

Chapter 28. LOCATIONS also RESTAURANTS, HOTELS – page - 144

Chapter 29. INDEX – page - 246