The Museum of Islamic Art was designed by architect I.M. Pei
noteworthy sights are traditionally designed bird houses and two mosques, one of ornate Iranian design, the other covered entirely in gold tiles. Major outdoor attractions include a spacious and well-maintained public beach with watersports facilities that are ideal for family recreation.
The Pearl-Qatar Close to Katara is another striking new attraction, a spectacular man-made island called The Pearl, featuring impressive marina esplanades, luxury residential towers, town houses and villas. While some of its planned facilities, including hotels, are still to be completed, The Pearl’s luxurious ambience, from high-end shops and fine dining to its Mediterranean-style, yacht-lined waterfront walkways, make it a highlight for visitors. The Pearl will eventually comprise
several distinct zones, each with its own architectural style. The most fully developed to date is Porto Arabia Towers, set around La Croisette,
described as the Arabian Riviera. The area’s retail options include a large array of boutiques featuring the world’s leading luxury brands.
Khor Al Adaid (Inland Sea) Some 40 miles from Doha in the south- eastern corner of the country lies one of Qatar’s most impressive natural wonders, Khor Al Adaid, also known as the Inland Sea. A Unesco-recognised natural reserve, Khor Al Adaid is one of the few places in the world where the sea encroaches deep into the heart of the desert. Inaccessible by road, this tranquil expanse of water can only be reached by 4x4 vehicle across the high dunes. For most visitors, the best way to experience the Inland Sea is as part of one of the many organised desert safaris run by local tour operators.
Al Zubarah Located on Qatar’s north-west coast, 62 miles from Doha, Al Zubarah is a Unesco World Heritage site comprising the immaculately restored Al Zubarah
Fort and surrounding archaeological site. The latter covers the remains of Al Zubarah town – built in the mid-18th century – which was, in its prime, not only the most important pearl-diving and trading centre on the Qatar peninsula, but also one of the leading ports throughout the entire Gulf. Al Zubarah’s success attracted the unwelcome attention of neighbouring
powers. After several attacks, it was burnt to the ground in 1811. It never fully recovered and was abandoned by the mid-20th century. A layer of sand blown from the desert has preserved the remains of the town’s buildings. The only structure to survive is the fort itself, originally built in 1838. It is an imposing square-shaped structure with towers at each corner.
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