Four ‘must visit’ museums in Doha, Qatar
An interesting mix of the contemporary and the conventional, Doha, the capital of Qatar is a city that dons many hats. With a spectacular skyline that houses some of the…
Qatar: of pearling centres, fishing villages, camel racing and ghost towns
On a recent visit to Qatar, the glitz, glamour and sheer razzmatazz of the capital city, Doha had me amazed. An epitome of modernity, it is a city of rapid…
Falcons, Falconry and Falcon souq – a unique experience in Doha, Qatar
On my recent visit to Qatar, I learnt that falcons and falconry was and still is an integral part of Qatar’s traditional culutre and lifestyle. One of the most beautiful…
Photoessay: Katara Cultural Village, Doha: a multifarious recreational centre
One of the most popular haunts in Doha is the multifaceted Katara Cultural Village. An ode to the rich heritage of art, architecture and traditions of Qatar, Katara is located…
Souq Waqif, Doha: a taste of the authentic and traditional
Given its rapidly growing pace that is poised to make it one of most spectacular cities of the Gulf, Doha is a picture of modernity and sophistication. The capital city…