DOHA-Short stay in an Upcoming Destination

A February 2006 trip to Doha by HiramAbif

A Roundabout from a childs dream Photo - Doha, Qatar

Quote: Doha is not Dubai... not yet, anyway. But I am sure the successful masterminds of Dubai’s meteoric rise are already feeling Doha’s competitive breath on their neck as both cities race towards the future. The rulers of Qatar are copying studiously the lessons coming from the UAE.

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DOHA-Short stay in an Upcoming Destination

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The Corniche, an Arabic term corresponding with the coastal part of Middle Eastern towns, is where the locals will stroll and sit on restaurants for a snack, or chat in a cafe and smoke shisha. If you are in Doha it is definitely worth a stroll on the Corniche. Almost everybody will suggest to you a visit to the Palm Tree island, a mere 10-minute boat ride from the Corniche, with beaches, restaurants, coffee shops, and a Gulf feel of utter relaxation. Doha is the hub of the Al Jazeera television station, known around the world as the first television station airing Bin Laden’s and other Al Qaeda videotapes before they are passed on to western television stations. Quick Tips: Do not miss t...Read More

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Al Seef Hotel

Hotel | "Al Seef"

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The Al Seef hotel verifies the, well-documented, fact that the Gulf Region has invariably great hotels. It is definitely pricey for my own budget, with a double bed price of $145 for one night, but I certainly could not fault the place. Singles were $136 per night. The bedrooms were spacious, with two massive double beds, all the usual accessories (colour TV, air-conditioning, etc), a very cosy restaurant on the first floor with a talented chef, and very centrally located, next to the Corniche and very near the airport. In addition, the service was courteous and efficient, and there was no noise pollution. Qatar Airways uses Al Seef for its passengers when they have to spend a night in Doha. Location:...Read More

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Al Seef Hotel
Al Mathaf Street
Doha, Qatar
974 4 332 222

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Al Bustan Tent

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George experimenting with the Shisha Photo - Al Bustan Tent, Doha, Qatar

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Located next to Al Seef, this is the place where you can smoke your Shisha and enjoy your coffee and a local dessert. This is the place where you can literally SOAK in the local atmosphere and absorb a dose of local culture. The Tent is segregated in two sections (remember Qatar is an Islamic society) . One is for mixed couples (male/female), and the other is exclusively male. Males without female company cannot sit on the mixed sector. The Sisha in Al Bustan takes top marks and is very reasonably priced at $5 to $7, depending on the variety you wish to smoke. A coffee (and there is a variety to choose—from Espresso and Cappuccino, to Arabic coffee) is priced $1, and cheaper still is the tradition...Read More

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Al Bustan Tent
Museum Road
Doha, Qatar
+97 44328888