![]() Start off at the traditional Souq Waqif with its many cafes and restaurants and bazaar-like stalls selling everything from traditional incense to plush camels. ![]() Its malls reflect the need for shelter from the heat, but also the desire to indulge in some serious spending. Shopping in Qatar is a wildly popular pastime. Shopping malls reflect the need for shelter from the heat, but also the desire to indulge in some serious spending © Courtesy of Qatar Tourism Designer shopping With its turquoise waters and wintertime pink flamingos, it offers a magical backdrop for a picnic lunch before you head off for more desert activities such as sandboarding.įrom sea to dune, adventure abounds in Qatar Looking for something a little more laid-back? Take a private Desert Safari tour across the dunes to Khor Al Adaid, the Inland Sea. Speeding up and down the sand dunes in a 4WD with an experienced driver at the wheel is a thrill. Qatar’s desert is mostly rocky and flat, but in the south, toward the border with Saudi Arabia, perfect sand dunes beckon to be explored. There’s no better way than on a luxury yacht, which offers perfect views across the bay and Doha’s skyline, a stop off on the uninhabited Safliya Island for a swim, and optional lunch. Flying over the city, the bay with its islands, and across to The Pearl-Qatar, is a perfect introduction to this desert country.įrom the air to the water – make sure you take time to have a look around the magnificent Doha Bay. The geography of Doha can be confusing when you first arrive because it stretches around a nearly circular bay, so to get your bearings, booking a private helicopter flight over the capital is not just fun but useful. There are three unique gastronomical journeys, which will take you through Levant, Andalusia, and Qatar for a ‘complete luxurious sensory experience.’Ĩ of the finest dining experiences in Qatar It is Doha’s only multi-themed restaurant, and its extravagant décor is matched only by the food. ![]() Yasmine Palace is in the uptown area of The Pearl-Qatar, which is one of Qatar’s most luxurious addresses. For that, look no further than Al Sufra at the Marsa Malaz Kempinski, where Levant-inspired dishes based on traditional recipes and flavors are served with rich coffee and over-the-top service in a cozy atmosphere that feels destined to stand the test of time. While the country’s international cuisine is superb, when in Qatar you should try the best of Middle Eastern food in a luxurious setting. Savor the ‘culinary travel guide’ where Spanish flavors are served with a ‘personalized international twist,’ quickly winning the title of Best European Restaurant in Doha. Located in West Bay, between the city center and the Pearl-Qatar, this property is home to several superb restaurants.Īlso in the swanky St Regis, three-Michelin-starred Chef Andy Garcia is the influence behind BIBO Doha, an Andalusian-styled brasserie that serves European and Mediterranean cuisine adapted for Qatari locals and inspired by the Spanish chef’s travels. Among the many top luxury chains, the Four Seasons Hotel Doha is hard to beat. Or be pampered in the Pearl-Qatar – an artificial peninsula district full of hotels, residences, cafes and restaurants – at the palatial Marsa Malaz Kempinski, which offers a private beach, an opulent spa and exclusive tours of Doha in its fleet of luxury rides, including Rolls Royces, Range Rovers and BMWs.Īt the other end of the 4.5-mile bayside promenade called the Corniche, Sharq Village & Spa, a Ritz Carlton property, makes you feel like you are staying in a local village by the sea, full of cultural and traditional touches all in utter privacy and opulence. You can stay on a private island in the bay at the Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara with its South Pacific-style overwater villas, superb restaurants and a floating lunch served in the pool. The skyline and coastline of Doha are dotted with top hotels, many with private beaches and all with lovely pools, spas and good restaurants – and with a heady mix of comfort and bling. When it comes to choosing luxurious accommodations, Doha nearly has too much choice. Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara features South Pacific-style overwater villas, superb restaurants and a floating lunch served in the pool © Courtesy of Qatar Tourism Stay overnight in a five-star resort
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