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Day Trips and Tours from Doha

Day Trips and Tours from Doha

Though Qatar is best known for its modern capital — Doha — there is much more to see in this Arabian nation. From the desert oasis of the Inland Sea to the historic city of Al Khor, there are plenty of fascinating places to explore.

Whether you're looking to crash through the desert dunes at high speeds or sip tea with the local Qatari people, a day trip from Doha is sure to leave you with memories that will last a lifetime.

Desert safari

Qatar’s abundance of intriguing golden sand dunes makes a desert safari the obvious choice on a day trip from Doha. In just a few short hours, you’ll replace the bustling sights and sounds of the city with the calm stillness of the desert.

Here, the only sound is the rhythmic whooshing of sand as it is gently carried by the Arabian breeze.

Sip exotic teas at a traditional camp surrounded by blissful tranquility, or choose for camel riding through the desert the way the local Qatari have for centuries.

Alternatively, thrill-seekers can quench their thirst for adventure by bumping through the desert on a dune-bashing excursion or sandboarding along its many mounds.

Inland Sea

The UNESCO-listed inlet of Qatar is one of the most outstanding sights visitors can behold in the middle eastern country.

Khor Al Adaid — also known as the Inland Sea — meanders through the Arabian desert from the Gulf of Persia in the southeastern corner of the country and offers views across to Saudi Arabia.

Day tours to the Inland Sea journey through the desert to witness this unique phenomenon, where visitors can swim or snorkel amongst a myriad of marine animals or simply marvel at its radiance.

Dune bashing, sandboarding and camel rides are also popular activities you can participate in en route.

North Qatar

In addition to its glittering deserts, Qatar is also home to a smattering of historic towns along its north coast, where you can learn about Arabian culture through the ages.

Most day trips from Doha travel to the city of Al Khor — known as a pearling hub in the 19th century — as well as the mangrove reserve of Al Thakhira.

Here, you can appreciate Qatar’s biodiversity as you are met with a distinctive view of thousands of trees floating on the water’s surface.

Look out to the turquoise sea from the vantage point of Al Zubara Fort and discover local customs as you amble through a traditional village in North Qatar.

Qatar West Coast

Qatar West Coast features dazzling beaches and limestone formations alongside ghost towns, and staggering sculptures. Zekreet Beach is a must-visit spot for travelers on a day tour from Doha, with its 18th-century fort and crystal-clear waters.

If you wish to envisage yourself as a star, you’ll be enthralled by the abandoned Zekreet Film City — constructed as the setting for an Arabic TV series.

Lastly, you’ll witness the dramatic contrast of Richard Serra’s East-West/West-East monument against the soft beiges and subtle oranges of the desert.