As a tourist destination, Qatar is one of the up coming tourist spots in the region. Settled, peaceful and safe with a climate that is beautiful throughout the winter months from October to April, and some lovely scenery, the country is easily accessible from Europe and has excellent and fast expanding hotel and leisure facilities. Pleasant walks along the Corniche, one of the most attractive in the Middle East, the thrill of sand – skiing among dunes in the south, or the pleasure of a fishing trip in the Arabian Gulf, rich with marine life where a catch is practically guaranteed, are just a few of its delights.

Qatar is located in the middle of the western coast of the Gulf forming a peninsula with islands and reefs. The jutting peninsula of Gulf is an oil-rich country totalling around 11532 square kilometres. The peninsula is 160 kilometres by length and 80 kilometres by width. Qatar is neighbouring to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and United Arab Emirates. It has a beautiful coastline more than 700kms. Population of Qatar is 600,000. Official language – Arabic. Religion – Islam. Law – based on Shariat Law with both Civil and Shariat Courts. Al Thani family rules the country. Emir of the State of Qatar (hereditary monarchy) – His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani.

Doha, the biggest commercial centre, is the capital of the country and home for 80% of the country’s population. Doha is the surroundings of the best corniche of the region located half way down the east coast of the peninsula. It has a nice mixture of Oriental, Arabic and Modern buildings. Doha is rich enough with Museums, traditional and modern markets / malls, fine mosques etc. Doha is well connected by air, sea and satellite with the rest of the world.

The central area of Qatar with palaces and fine buildings. Al Shahania the house of camels have many camel farm generally owned by rich Qatari’s. Al Rayan has one of the best horseracing course with millions worth Horses in its stable.

Most of the historical and archaeological sites located in the North Qatar. Umm Salal Mohammed, a ruins of a 19th Century Fort, Qalit Marir Fortress (Al Zubara) are just some of those. A natural harbour made Al Khor the second biggest city of Qatar.

The richest region of Qatar by Gas is also very beautiful with Palm Tree Beach. Dukhan region has it major gas / oil fields. Salwa, the border city to Saudi Arabia, is very close to Dukhan.

South Qatar is the major tourist attraction of the county. This region has the marvellous land scape with 50 m high sand dunes surrounded by shallow sea, thus sand skiing can be coupled with water skiing in this area. These dunes are the most exotic and virgin dunes in this region open for desert safari. You can sea Saudi Arabian mountains just across the inland sea.

Qatar echoing the values of their tradition even during the adoption of the modern cosmopolitan style of living. Qatar traditions are blended and rooted through the thriving pearl hunting and Islamic culture. Civilization of Qatar goes back to 2500 BC, pottery dating this era was found in more than one location. The Greek historian Herodotus (484-424 BC) referred in his works to the original seafaring inhabitants of Qatar. The geographer Ptolemy (2nd century AD) showed the word “Catara” on his map. You can experience the rich history of this Land in various museums all over the country.

Qatar is well connected with international airline network. Almost all international airlines fly into Qatar. Qatar’s National carrier Qatar Airways flies to almost all cosmopolitan cities of Europe, Asia and Africa. Qatar’s seaport is equipped enough to handle the passenger cruise vessels also.

Leading in hospitality, the peninsula can now offer world-class luxurious hotels like the Ritz Carlton, Intercontinental, Sheraton and Marriott, Oasis Beach Club etc. on beach and Rydges Plaza, Ramada, Movenpic Hotel, Sofitel etc. in the city. These hotels offer the best in international cuisine, sports and leisure facilities and luxurious trips in air–conditioned limousines. They also provide very good meeting and conference facilities equipped with the latest technology.

Qatar as an upcoming destination has everything to keep you busy during your visit here. Qatar has a lot to offer for adventure like Desert Safari / In Land safari. This area is offering brilliant opportunities for all the water sports and adventures like diving, parasailing, fishing, dhow cruising, pearl hunting etc. There are also a lot to see for those, who is interested in history - archaeological sites, forts, museums etc.