Some beautiful places in Qatar

Qatar is a peninsular Arab country whose terrain comprises arid desert and a long Persian (Arab) Gulf shoreline of beaches and dunes. Also on the coast is the capital, Doha, known for its futuristic skyscrapers and other ultramodern architecture inspired by ancient Islamic design, such as the limestone Museum of Islamic Art. The museum sits on the city’s Corniche waterfront promenade.

Here are some places you have to visit in Qatar

Al Zubarah Fort

Al Zubarah Fort is one of the historical and heritage places worthy of a visit during Eid Al Adha holiday. For our ancestors, Al Zubarah was a thriving pearl fishing and trading port. Now it’s Qatar’s largest heritage site, with its impressive city wall, ancient residential palaces and houses, markets, industrial areas and mosques.

It’s one of the best-preserved examples of an 18th and 19th century Gulf merchant town and in 2013 was named a UNESCO World Heritage site.

For more information about Al Zubarah Fort, please visit this link.

The Museum of Islamic Art

Designed by world-renowned architect I.M. Pei, the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) building has become an icon in the State of Qatar. Standing apart on the waters of the Corniche, it draws influence from traditional Islamic architecture. The building is made from limestone, which captures hourly changes in light and shade. The geometric patterns of the Islamic world adorn the inside space, making for a grand interior.

For more information about MIA, please visit this link.

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