Guide to Qatar

A distinctive and fast-growing destination, Qatar offers a plethora of fascinating things to see and do that will cater to every type of traveller. From the world-class capital city of Doha to the breathtaking sand dunes that seem to spring from a fairytale, Qatar is home to some of the best hotel brands, restaurants, spas and shops which come together to create an oasis of pleasure and relaxation in the heart of the Middle East. 

Doha is the obvious starting point for any trip to Qatar, particularly for lovers of art and architecture. Home to the Museum of Islamic Art which holds the world’s largest collection of Islamic art and the Mathaf, a museum that specialises in international modern art with an Arab connection. Don’t miss the Qatar National Library, even if you’re not in the reading mood, standing in this breathtaking glass-walled spaceship of a building is an experience in itself. The city also provides an extraordinary shopping scene, with exclusive designer shops and gorgeous boutiques dotted around the city. If you’re searching for traditional old-Qatar atmosphere and bustle, head to the Souq Waqif. This market has been in existence for more than 250 years and will give you an authentic, colourful shopping experience.

Qatar also has plenty of spectacular natural landscapes to draw visitors away from the city, with its fair share of gorgeous beaches lining the western coast and spectacular sand dunes surrounding Khor Al Adaid in the south. The country offers unlimited choices for adventure seekers, you can enjoy a desert safari, seeing the undulating sand dunes through your own eyes, ride a camel or paraglide and kitesurf in the picturesque village of Zekreet.

As a peninsula surrounded by the Arabian sea and blessed with year-round sunny weather, Qatar is an ideal location for watersports. Whether you're putting your yacht charters' water toy box to good use or kayaking around the country’s magnificent natural reserves at the Inland sea, there is plenty to keep everyone entertained. If diving is your thing, don’t miss the opportunity to explore Qatar’s marvellous marine life, boat wrecks and limestone formations. Counted among the world’s top pearl diving centres, Qatar is an ideal destination for diving year round. 

If it’s relaxation you’re searching for, Qatar is ideal for indulgence, with opulent hotels, decadent spas, glitzy malls and sandy beaches catering to your every demand. Top spas in the area include Six Senses Spa, Remède Spa, Bliss or Sisley Paris Spa, all offering exclusive pampering and treatments that will lure you into a state of relaxation and tranquillity.

Briniging in lots of excitement, a yacht charter around Qatar promises a vacation packed with new experiences, adventure and breathtaking landscapes. If you are interested in a private crewed yachting vacation in Qatar, view all superyachts available for Red Sea yacht charters today and start planning your next vacation with a recommended yacht charter broker.