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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


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