Qatar combines the charm of any Arabian destination along
with its own distinct characteristics and is a safe and secure country with
the highest per capita wealth in the world.
Qatar has developed dramatically in recent years, expanding current hotel
facilities, while packaging the country's cultural and heritage product, and
adding to the outdoor travel experiences available. The result is a country
with so many activities and places to see packed into a small area, but it
is also within easy reach of Europe, Asia and North Africa.
It is the mystique of Arabia that attracts many visitors to the region and
this is what will make your trip here unique. Qatar mixes old and new as imposing
buildings that epitomise innovation, rub shoulders with ancient forts and mosques.
You can shop in gleaming malls where all manner of designer brands are on
offer, or wander around evocative ancient souks that hint at a pattern of life
that hasn't changed for thousands of years.
The beauty fascinates many visitors and commanding aspects of the Arabian
forts found in the region, and Qatar is fortunately home to many. A tour around
the peninsula can take in numerous forts that add a historical edge to any
visit.
Add to this the many new hotels that are due to open, the world-class golfing,
culture, marine sports, beautiful landscapes and hospitable people, it comes
as no surprise that Qatar should remain high on your list as an ideal destination
in the Gulf.
Fact file:
Currency:
Qatari Riyal
Local
time:
GMT+3
Main
language:
Arabic, but English is
widely spoken
Electricity:
220 AC volts, 50 Hz requiring
three-pin wall plugs
Shopping:
Gleaming shopping malls
and traditional souks aplenty
Transport:
Local taxis are widely
available but are sometimes reluctant to turn on their meters, so a fare
should be negotiated before starting your journey.
Cuisine:
While restaurants serving traditional
cuisine can be found locally, the best restaurants are in the five-star
hotels
Infants are not provided with a seat. If your baby is more than 6 months old, you may book a seat for him/her listing him/her as a “child”. More information is available at carriage of infants.
