QATAR

Location - Middle East; Capital - Doha; Population - 900,000; Currency - Qatar Riyal

From Bahrain it's a 25 minute flight to Doha, capital of Qatar, in November 2005.

The Qatar Riyal

A mosque in central Doha

The 19th century Doha Fort

Take a lovely walk along Doha's corniche

Oyster and pearl roundabout, Doha

The dhow harbour in Doha Bay

Another decorative roundabout in Doha

The Grand Mosque, with the clocktower to the right, Doha

Heritage House is a converted windtower building, known as a badghir, which directs breezes to cool the inside - Doha

Sword archway, Doha

The blue building on the right is the Al Jazeera broadcasting offices, Doha

Watif souq, Doha

Taking a dhow to Palm Tree Island in Doha Bay

Coming in to dock at Palm Tree Island

It's possible to walk around Palm Tree Island in 5 minutes.
Locals come to picnic and relax with the family

The beach at Palm Tree Island

A dhow arrives at Palm Tree Island, with Doha in the background

A mosque at Al-Wakrah, south of Doha

Jeff, Monica, Arianna and Ottman in the desert near Mesaieed, on a drive to the inland sea at Khor al-Adaid

It's an enjoyable rollercoaster drive over the dunes to Khor al-Adaid

Looking down from the sand dunes at the inland sea, Khor al-Adaid

The inland sea at Khor al-Adaid

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LINKS

www.experienceqatar.com - Qatar tourist board

www.qatareguide.com

www.qatar-tourism.com

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