Tourist sites in Qatar attract visitors and locals who are dazzled by the development, beauty and tradition of the country. Today, we will learn about tourist places in Qatar, specifically what you should see in 48 hours if you are visiting the country for the first time. It should be noted first that the best way to visit the country is between September and March, as the weather is mild.
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Tourist places in Qatar to visit on the first day
After your arrival in Qatar, we advise you on the first day to start a tour of the city to discover elegant buildings, government buildings, historical mosques, museums with luxurious traditional engineering, large malls and external markets in addition to the large green parks. Among the most prominent of these landmarks is the Museum of Islamic Art with luxurious engineering, which is located by the architect IMB, the design of the museum was influenced by ancient Islamic architecture. The museum has a total area of 45,000 square meters and is located on the edge of the Doha port at the southern end of the Gulf of Doha. Inside it is the largest collection of Islamic art holdings.
On the first day, you can go to Al-Zubarah, a historical Qatari city named by this name because of the height of its land, and it is called Al-Zubarah, meaning the highland, which is a site classified within the UNESCO heritage.
Aspire Park is one of the largest parks in the Gulf region, and it has one of the most magnificent landscapes in the State of Qatar, where it stands in complete contrast to the desert landscape that characterizes Qatar, and the other attraction is the torch tower also known as the Aspire Tower and its length is 300 meters.
Conclude the first day with a visit to one of the country’s malls, especially Laguna Mall, Landark Mall and Villaggio. Souvenirs that can be bought include luxury carpets, Arabic coffee holders, and handcraft.
Tourist places in Qatar to visit on the second day
Start the second day with a necessary visit to the Corniche as the waterfront park that redesigned the coastline Doha is one of the most popular locations among pedestrians, cyclists and jogging enthusiasts to practice morning sports, and attracts large crowds of those looking for stunning views of the city skyline. As for Souq Waqif, it is only a few minutes away from the Corniche, and the social heart of Doha is an important place to shop, and it is usually crowded with tourists who roam the alleys between the unique architectural buildings and the many commercial and cultural shops. Falcon Market is located next to Souq Waqif, and in turn it is worth a visit just to get acquainted with an enormous array of falcon-related tools, and you can also see falcons with their outdoor instructors.
Also visit the cultural village of Katara, which is located on the east coast between the West Bay and the Pearl, and has been created to be a cultural and artistic beacon in the Middle East through theater, music, literature, conferences and exhibitions. We conclude our tour with The Pearl Island, a manmade island located outside the Doha region in West Bay Lagoon.
A scene from Qatar
From one of the malls of Qatar
From the Aspire Park
Mall of Qatar
A scene from Souq Waqif
A scene of the Qatari capital, Doha
Katara Cultural Village
Doha Corniche
Museum of Islamic Art at night
Qatar Museum of Islamic Art
The Pearl Island