Qatar is an incredibly rich nation, both in culture and
history. If you are planning a visit to the Arab emirate, you
can be sure to find a great number of things to do inside and
out. With Qatar being one of the wealthiest nations in the
world, there are a great many activities for any tourist to
participate in while visiting.
The nature of Qatar’s location and ecosystems lends to a
variety of events constantly transpiring within the country.
Being surrounded by water on three sides means that there are
plenty of maritime activities to participate in, something
recognized by and encouraged by the state’s government. Of
course, being a Middle Eastern nation, the Qatari landscape is
largely desert, and there are plenty of things to do out in the
dunes and sand hills of this fine emirate.
In the water, there are a good number of sports and boating
events available for tourists. As far as boating style
activities, there’s kayaking, which requires a few hours of
training for certification, as well as power boat races in the
main harbor, with boats that go up to 160 km/h! One can also go
out on dhow cruises, which are rides on traditional Arab vessels
that have been used in Qatar for centuries. There’s fishing to
be done as well, with many Qatari hotels sponsoring excursions
and renting out vehicles to their guests. Fishing in Qatar is
lucrative, with schools of puffer and angel fish, dorados, king
and queen fish, as well as crabs and urchins. There’s lots of
laws regarding fishing in Qatar, and several reserves set up for
protecting the stock; it’s good to get familiar with what’s what
before going out and dropping a line. Last but certainly not
least is water skiing. It’s a great break from the heat. If you
don’t want to go down to the harbor though, you can always
sand-board; getting on an inline board similar to a snowboard
and riding the dunes throughout the day.
While you’re out in the sand, there are lots of other
activities to try as well. Parasailing isn’t strictly limited to
the harbor; out in the dunes you can get set up with a truck
that will tear along at top speeds while you’re tethered to it
with a chute, allowing you to soar into the sky for a beautiful
view of the desert. This is another event that your hotel can
arrange for you. If you want to try something by yourself,
Blokarting is one of the newest and most exciting land sports
around. Invented by New Zealanders in 200, it’s a land based
sailing sport focused on an easy to assemble kart device with
wheels and a sail similar to what you’d find on a small boat.
They’re incredibly safe, easy to learn (even kids can do it!)
and they can be ‘sailed’ pretty much anywhere in Qatar.
Most famous of the attractions in Qatar however is the camel
race outside of Doha. Head out of the city on Al Rayyan road
towards Dukhan, and after passing the Al Rayya soccer stadium,
take the first exit at the traffic circle and then turn left at
the Oryx sign. There you’ll find the Al Shahaniyah camel track,
home to the exotic racing scene in Qatar. Following regulations
to make the region more friendly to tourists, Qatar’s camel
races are highly moderated by the government, eliminating the
once fervent child jockey trade in the Middle Eastern country.
The animals are raced with either a human on top or a robotic
counterpart; the autonomous jockeys do as good a job as their
human comrades while costing more as an initial investment;
however due to their small size and wide variety of
customization options, teams using bot-jockeys are just as
unique as those still using humans.
Overall Qatar has many things to offer; whether you decide to
jog along one of the many walking paths in Doha or if you decide
to experience the bountiful nature of the country, you can find
something to amaze you and give you memories that will last a
lifetime.
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