In the heart of the Qatar desert is Doha, a city of luxury and wealth, which is home to the third largest natural gas reserve in the world, has evolved from being a small pearl-producing fishing town, to being one of the countries with the highest income due to inhabitant and one of the most prosperous cities in the Middle East. The splendour of Doha, the capital of Qatar, is what makes its visitors fall in love, here the restaurants, hotels and luxury shops are the most sought after, but it is much more than that. Join us to know this modern city.
The history of the capital of Qatar is impressive, its beginnings were marked by war, destruction and poverty. Its first economic activities were fishing and the pearl market, which were not of great importance for its economic development, although in 1939 the oil fields were discovered, their exploitation and use was slow. In 1971, Qatar became independent from the United Kingdom and the world’s largest gas field was discovered in Doha, from there Qatar has amassed an immense fortune, which by 2018 was more than 191 billion dollars, thanks to the oil and gas industry, making its capital one of the richest and most luxurious in the world.
This beautiful city is characterized by preserving and respecting its history, mixing ancient and modern. Although Doha can be a very challenging destination for tourists, either because it is overwhelmingly luxurious or because of the high temperatures typical of its desert climate, this city has a particular charm that many want to enjoy, thanks to its special energy surrounded by monumental deserts, which makes the sky always grey or cloudy, like an artificial mist.
Of its more than 2 million inhabitants, only 15% are Qatari citizens since the rest are immigrants from South Asia. For these native Qataris, great benefits are granted, for them public services such as water, electricity and medical services that are completely free, as well as education. In addition, they are granted financial aid to purchase homes and work is guaranteed for their professionals. Workers could earn an approximate average of $ 100,000 a year.
If you want to know what you can do when traveling to Doha, we will tell you some of the main attractions of this city of luxury and wealth. Read on!
One of the main attractions is the Museum of Islamic Art, built in 2008 and located on an artificial island south of the Doha Corniche (waterfront), in itself a work of art of modern architecture.
Its influence is defined by the four types of architectures on which the buildings of the city are based, such as the mausoleum, the palace, the fort and the mosque, which marks a fusion of the ancient and the modern. In its facilities you can find Islamic art dating from the 7th to the 19th century, incorporating an educational program for those interested in learning about Islamic culture. Entry to this important museum is free.
Another attraction is the beautiful promenade, which is known by the name of Corniche, either through a cruise or yacht, which offer tours of the entire peninsula, at any time of day or night.
Also, you will be able to walk and admire the skyscrapers of the new city centre, it is quite an unforgettable experience, since you will be able to observe the architecture and contemporary masterpieces, through each design, one more original than the other, a show to enjoy. As Doha is the world leader in urban design.
The artificial island, The Pearl of Qatar, is one of the many buildings in Dubai. It is one of the most expensive places in Doha and is the first in the country with territory available to be owned by foreigners. There you can visit part of the already finished places, such as some of its elegant restaurants and cafes, which at dusk are very favourable to visit for the gathering and relaxation.
On the other hand, one of the obligatory visits is to visit the old Souk, also known as Souq Wagif, which brings together numerous places selling clothes, fabrics, antiques and even animals. At night it becomes one of the favourite places of many young and not so young, due to the number of bars, terraces and restaurants.
As an important fact, to finish, it should be noted that Qatar will host the next World Cup 2022, so, from now on, organize your holidays to this opulent place, so that you can enjoy all this show that brings together the greats, among the greats, and so you can take the opportunity to see how the millionaires of this city live.
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