{"id":45682,"date":"2015-06-28T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-06-28T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tmp-blog.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/reasons-why-you-should-visit-doha\/"},"modified":"2025-12-15T08:56:28","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T08:56:28","slug":"reasons-why-you-should-visit-doha","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/reasons-why-you-should-visit-doha\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Reasons Why You Should Visit Doha"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Doha is gradually becoming a utopia, a heaven on earth \u2013 a metropolis is rich in culture, sprinkled with stunning attractions. Doha is the capital city of the richest country in the world \u2013 Qatar. With its rapid growth and transformation, Doha may become the most visited city in the Middle East, surpassing Dubai.<\/p>\n<p>If you are planning a vacation filled with many exciting activities and sight-seeing, you should probably visit Doha. From architectural wonders, fine restaurants, amazing shopping malls and bustling markets, the city has many things for you to experience. Here are 12 reasons why you should visit Doha \u2013 for an experience of a lifetime:<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\"><strong>1.\u00a0The Pearl Qatar<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-36975\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Pearl-Qatar.jpg\" alt=\"Pearl-Qatar\" width=\"780\" height=\"524\" \/><\/p>\n<h5>Photo Source: <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.constructionweekonline.com\/article-30234-infrastructure-works-complete-at-the-pearl-qatar\/\">Constructionweekonline.com<\/a><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>The\u00a0Pearl of the Gulf is\u00a0situated offshore of the city\u2019s West Bay Lagoon area in Doha. This is a man-made island, shaped like a pearl featuring luxury villas and apartments, hotels and resorts, shopping malls and entertaining centres. This was the first place in Qatar where guests were give access to play around with development.\u00a0 It is a very beautiful place to be and you can shop in the high-end retail shops and eat in some great restaurants here.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">2.\u00a0The Ancient Souq Waqif<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-36965\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Souq-Doha.jpg\" alt=\"Souq Doha\" width=\"780\" height=\"522\" \/><\/p>\n<h5>Photo Source:\u00a0arwcheek\u00a0on <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/arwcheek1\/\">Flickr<\/a><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>In the middle of Doha\u2019s transformation sits the ancient Souq Waqif, which literally means \u2018standing market\u2019 in Arabic. It is over 250 years old and has this labyrinthine alleyways that has shops weaved around that sells different type of goods alongside a plethora of restaurants with international cuisines ranging from Italian to Yemeni, Syrian to Thai.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\"><strong>3. The Al Maha Sanctuary<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-36966\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Al-Maha-Santuary-Doha-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Al- Maha Santuary Doha\" width=\"780\" height=\"390\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Arabian Oryx is the symbol of Qatar and the only place where you can find it is at the Arabian Sanctuary called Al Maha Sanctuary. It is here that you will see endangered milky-white antelopes and gazelles. This is the first place where the Arabian Oryx were breed in captivity in the Arab nation. There is a desert resort here, where you can stay and enjoy a\u00a0luxury living in the desert.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\"><strong>4. The Heritage and Culture of Doha<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-36967\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Doha-culture-and-heritage.jpg\" alt=\"Doha - culture and heritage\" width=\"780\" height=\"519\" \/><\/p>\n<h5>Photo Source:\u00a0Omar Chatriwala\u00a0on <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/omarsc\/\" target=\"_blank\">Flickr<\/a><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>The ancient has always found its way to the urbanization in Doha in form of forts and towers. Come over and see stunning places like the\u00a0 Al-Jassasiya, Al-Zubarah town, Al Wakra, Al Wajba Fort and Katara Cultural Village. Discover the true culture of Doha when you visit the Doha Fort, a home to some of the traditional handcrafts, Bedouin Sadu, wooden ornaments and lots more.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\"><strong>5. Doha\u2019s Shopping Experience<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-36968\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Villaggio-Shopping-Mall-Doha.jpg\" alt=\"Villaggio Shopping Mall, Doha\" width=\"780\" height=\"585\" \/><\/p>\n<h5>Villaggio Shopping Village | Photo by\u00a0RachelH_\u00a0on <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bagelmouse\/\">Flickr<\/a><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>It is not only Dubai that has one of the best shopping malls in the United Arab Emirate. Doha is the pride of Qatar with its fantastic shopping experience. \u00a0Get yourself prepared because you are going to be spoilt for choice as you contemplate on making use of either the modern or traditional shopping. Places like the Italian themed shopping and entertainment mall called Villagio Mall or even the Landmark Mall, Exclusive will keep you shopping throughout the whole day.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\"><strong>6. Cruise the Corniche<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-36969\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/The-corniche-Doha.jpg\" alt=\"The corniche, Doha\" width=\"780\" height=\"438\" \/><\/p>\n<h5>Photo by\u00a0Paul Trafford\u00a0on <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/paultraf\/\">Flickr<\/a><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>You may miss a lot of things when you come to Doha, but there is only one activity\u00a0you shouldn&#8217;t\u00a0miss, that is taking a cruise on the traditional boat called \u201cDhow\u201d. The Dhow will take you to the Doha Corniche where you are going to see the \u00a0skyline of Doha that is breathtaking. You can even stroll on the Doha Corniche and enjoy the stunning views it offers.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">7. Embark on a\u00a0Desert\u00a0Safari<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-36970\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Desert-Safari-in-Doha-Qatar.jpg\" alt=\"Desert Safari in Doha, Qatar\" width=\"780\" height=\"517\" \/><\/p>\n<h5>Photo by\u00a0Michael Graffin\u00a0on <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mgraffin\/\">Flickr<\/a><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>The Desert Safari adventure can only be fully explored in Doha, when you explore the desert with a 4 x 4 jeep and get a chance to\u00a0sleep in Bedouin style tents. You would scream in glee and your adrenaline would pump as you are driven through smooth sandy mountains and sand dunes. This is an amazing experience that you cannot trade for any other tourist activity when you are in Doha.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">8.\u00a0Exciting activities and thrilling adventures<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-36971\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/camel-racing-Doha.jpg\" alt=\"camel racing Doha\" width=\"780\" height=\"585\" \/><\/p>\n<h5>Photo Source:\u00a0Alexander Sehmer\u00a0on <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/slipsthelead\/\" target=\"_blank\">Flickr<\/a><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>From the camel racing, water sports, fishing, horse racing, sandy beaches and golfing to name a few of what awaits you when you come to Doha. What greater fun to watch live Arabic local football league where you will sing along with the locals to the sounds of their local drums?<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">9. Experience the vibrant nightlife in Doha<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-36972\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Doha-Night-Life.jpg\" alt=\"Doha Night Life\" width=\"610\" height=\"423\" \/><\/p>\n<h5>Photo Source: <span style=\"color: #339966;\">Eventsdoha.com<\/span><\/h5>\n<p>At the end of the day when the sun gone down\u00a0for the moon to take over, the skyline of Doha slowly lights up for the night owls. \u00a0This is the best time most tourists paint\u00a0the town red, mingle and mix with people, party and spend time in some of the finest pubs, bars and clubs in the world.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">10. Explore\u00a0Aspire Park<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-36973\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Aspire-Park.jpg\" alt=\"Aspire Park\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" \/><\/p>\n<h5>Photo Source:\u00a0Ding Digital Photography\u00a0on <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/ding_digital_photography\/\">Flickr<\/a><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>We have seen parks but one park that has been built to intimidate other parks is Aspire Park , which is sitting on one of the finest landscapes in the world. During the weekends, families and lovers are seen having their picnics in this lush Greenland. There is a gigantic 300m high building Torch Tower which was used as\u00a0 torch for the 15th Asian Games. Today, it has become a beautiful hotel.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">11. Katara Cultural Village<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-36974\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Katara-Cultural-Village.jpg\" alt=\"Katara Cultural Village\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" \/><\/p>\n<h5>Photo Source: <span style=\"color: #339966;\">Qa.worldmapz.com<\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Katara Cultural Village, also known as the\u00a0Valley of Cultures\u00a0is situated on the eastern coast between the Pearl of the Gulf and West Bay in Doha. This destination fascinates visitors with its tradition, architecture and theatre art. This place will rekindle your love for culture and tradition. Explore the village, discover many beautiful things &#8211; the exhibitions, music, theatre and conventions; they are all entertaining!<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">12. The Amphibious Octopus Resort<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-36964\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/The-Amphibious-Octopus-Resort-floating-luxury-hotel.jpg\" alt=\"The Amphibious Octopus Resort - floating luxury hotel\" width=\"780\" height=\"438\" \/><\/p>\n<h5>Photo Source:\u00a0<span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/travel\/travel_news\/article-3077037\/How-Doha-transforming-2022-FIFA-World-Cup.html\" target=\"_blank\">Dailymail.co.uk<\/a><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>The journey towards the 2022 World Cup in Qatar is on and Doha has not been spared in making it look futuristic with its amphibious octopus resort and a floating hotel. If you do not have a reason to come to Doha, maybe, this is just the perfect reason to drop every idea of visiting other places for Doha. The resort is\u00a0designed to look like a giant octopus and it is not the only magical place to see in Doha. If you are looking for a memorable place to stay during the upcoming World Cup, you should probably lodge in this floating luxury hotel with underwater rooms. We look forward to this transformation!<\/p>\n<p>Want to visit Doha? You can get cheap flights on <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\">Travelstart.com.ng<\/a><\/span> and also make your <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/hotels.travelstart.com.ng\">hotel reservation<\/a><\/span> too. If you have visited Doha before? Share your experience with us in the comment below:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Doha is gradually becoming a utopia, a heaven on earth \u2013 a metropolis is rich in culture, sprinkled with stunning attractions. 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