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Enjoy Arabian Adventure Tours

Arab is known for bringing heaps of memorable experiences with its striking contrasts and unique surprises. If seeking a hotel in Doha give Millennium Hotel Doha a try, as a Doha hotel of this calibre always ensures a delightful stay. If you intend to make the most of your holiday be it a solo adventure or family getaway, Arabian adventure tours are a must try. The tours will include a camel ride along the dramatic sand dunes. Savour exotic regional cuisine as the dusk sets in. Desert camping is also an option during when you will be entertained by the performance of a belly dancer as you feast on traditional delicacies.

 

Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.

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Sailing in Doha

Traveller to Doha has a plethora of must try activities. It is essential to find an ideally located Doha Qatar hotel such as Kingsgate Hotel Doha, an exemplary hotel Doha has to offer. Sailing is considered to be one of the world’s oldest sports. Now you can indulge in this exciting leisure activity when in Doha. Additionally you also have the options of rowing, windsurfing, kayaking and kite-boarding which said to be a surface water sport in which you will use a board with foot-straps and a large controllable kite that propels you and the board across the water. Whatever the sport you choose to indulge in be sure to apply sunscreen and wear a pair of sunglasses and a hat, since it is usually quite sunny in the region.

Roaming the Sands

Having seen it in the movies or in other people’s home videos, having a desert adventure to boast about is a must on a trip to Doha. If time is short adventurers can opt for an evening desert safari with a barbeque under the stars thrown or stay in a tented camp overnight to truly have a great adventure experience.

Adventurers venture out usually in convoys, 45 km south of Doha to enjoy the thrills of the desert. Dune bashing in a speeding 4×4 up and down the dunes and across a barren landscape littered with rocks and scrub is most people’s first introduction to the desert as well as the beginning of their Doha desert adventure. To anyone who thought that a desert was just a flat sandy area this is a good eye opener as the 4×4 races up steep dune crests and the next instant plunges down leaving a fluttery feeling in the stomach. Experienced and skilful drivers who wish to have a go at dune bashing can try it after a bit of practice. For those whose sense of adventure is tied up with action, sand boarding down the dunes, quad biking, riding twin seater buggies around dunes and trekking are other ways to enhance their experiences of the surroundings. Besides this, strange things happen in the desert outside Doha. Greyhound racing is one of them. Getting an expensive sports car bashed about in a rally and playing golf in the sand are other extraordinary experiences.

No desert adventure is complete without visiting a desert camp where the vastness and the solitude of the desert can be experienced underneath a star studded sky. In this case a camp by the Arabian Gulf. Interestingly this location is one of only two places in the world where sand dunes are found close to an expanse of water. Sitting on rugs around a campfire in the evening getting introduced to Arabic food and music and relaxing with a shisha afterward are essential parts of the Doha adventure experience. A camel ride before dinner where a reluctant beast has to be prodded to take up riders is an interesting diversion. Swaying atop the animal one can begin to understand the manner in which vast sandy spaces were traversed all those years ago. A horse ride over the dunes early in the mornings before the heat sets in or later in the evening is one of the best ways to experience the beauty and vastness of the desert.

Stay in one of the best locations in the city at Ascott Doha in close proximity to important commercial, business and entertainment destinations. Offering well designed studio, one, two bedroom and three bedroom apartments equipped with all conveniences desired by modern travellers, these Doha serviced apartments are the ideal living spaces for individuals, couples and families. When visiting the city choose these serviced apartments Doha to experience a relaxing stay where all needs are met.

Aladdin’s kingdom

Established in 1994 to promote Arabian culture through a fun and entertaining medium, the Kingdom of Aladdin amusement park enthralls park-goers of all ages and cultural backgrounds. Make this theme park part of your “to-do” list on a fun day out for the whole family as part of a stay at one of the stylish Doha serviced apartments in the heart of the city, such as the Ascott Doha. Situated near easy transport links, you’ve got the city in the palm of your hand to explore from one of the most elegant serviced apartments in Doha. Explorers of all ages are sure to love the mystical Kingdom of Aladdin theme park, also known as the “Family Fun Park of 1,001 Delights”, and also “Entertainment City”. Enjoy some fun rides such as the Ferris Wheel and Carousel for the younger crowd, and exciting bumper cars and go-karts for those looking for a little more action. Take a leap of faith on the trampoline, try your hand at air hockey, and challenge your best high scores at the video game arcade.  Budding artists will love bringing their imaginations to life on paper at the Print and Stamp section that allows a kid’s inner artist to bloom into fruition. Several restaurants located onsite will add a much-needed dose of fuel in between attractions. Be sure to call ahead before you visit, as some days are set aside for women and children below 12 years only, other days just for single men and boys above 12 years old, with the rest of the week set aside for the entire family.  With daily costume parades that allow ample photo opportunities, an amphitheatre that puts on the most fantastic shows, and a fireworks show to look forward to, the memories you make at The Kingdom of Aladdin theme park are sure to be cherished for a lifetime.

Water Sports Activities in Doha

For those of you in revel in the outdoors, a day out on the coastline of Doha would certainly be a fun-filled treat. The warm weather coupled with the clear blue waters of the ocean is perfect for a bit water sports. The facilities provide beginners with an opportunity to learn the finer points of their preferred activity. However select the Copthorne Hotel Doha which is seen as one of the finest hotels in Doha for the best of comforts. The surrounding atmosphere is unmatched and visitors consider it as amongst the best hotels Doha has to offer.

Practice the art of kitesurfing or take time to engage in some sailing that will take you out across the Arabian Gulf. Be enthralled by the countless species of marine life that inhabit these waters as you dive below and explore well protected reefs.

Camel Racing

Watch fascinated as these seemingly awkward creatures battle each other to the finishing line in clouds of dust. Book yourself a Doha hotel to escape the desert heat but be sure to reserve a hotel in Doha that is located in the middle of all the action so as not to miss out on the action. Millennium Hotel Doha is a preferred hotel among many who come to this past of the world to witness this magnificent race. Known as the ship of the desert, camels are glorious creatures known for their strength and endurance in the many hardships faced in these barren lands. Racing these animals, indispensable to the desert lives is a favourite sport among these desert dwellers usually held on weekend mornings and on public holidays, much to the joy of camel racing enthusiasts who trickle in from all regions to take part in this hullabaloo of grunts, dust and throngs of excited people.

 

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Water sports in Doha

Doha, the Qatari capital is a sizzling oasis in the middle of the Arabian Desert that provides ample opportunities to cool down and have some fun in the sun at the same time. Visitors to this intriguing city would do well to invest in one of excellent serviced apartments near city centre Doha Mall as this would situate guests close to fine dining and entertainment in the heart of the city. The Ascott Doha is one such example of fine Doha serviced apartments that provide luxury service in the midst of stylish interiors for a one-of-a-kind hospitality experience in the desert. To cool down in the arid desert heat, there are several fun options for the whole family. The Diplomatic club offers visitors the change to try out water skiing, wake boarding and banana boat rides for the kids, who love the latter especially. The Diplomatic Club also offers visitors the opportunity to try their hand at fishing, as well as offering leisure boat rides with a variety of distance options and times. Ro nautical Middle East will treat anglers to upscale fishing, as their boats are outfitted with rods, GPS and an onboard refrigerator in case you get a little nippy out at sea. Or, venture out to the high seas for a spot of sailing with the Doha Sailing Club, which will provide lessons, training and races, for the folks who prefer to look but not leap into the waters themselves. Adrenaline seekers should check out Ronautica Middle East’s options for kiteboarding for some extra spillage and thrillage on the Arabian seas! Or, just take a dip in the pool, but if you don’t quite know how to negotiate the waters, the Cabana Club offers swim lessons for both groups and one-on-one settings. So no matter what your water flavour, Doha dishes out an exciting array of experiences for you to get down and wet in the desert!

Fascinating Camel Racing at Al Shahaniya Racetrack

While horse races offer plenty of thrills, those looking for some truly unique racing fun should definitely look to take in a camel race at the Al Shahaniya Racetrack when in Doha. The racetrack can be found about a 30 minute drive outside of the city and visitors in search of a Doha hotel from which to begin their travels can stay at Millennium Hotel Doha. This hotel in Doha is also a great base from which to explore the city.

Blending the traditional excitement of camel racing with more modern advancements, the Al Shahaniya racetrack is a great place to witness the speed and agility of these normally sedate desert animals. One of the unique features here is the fact that human riders have been replaced by small robotic jockeys who are “dressed” in colourful clothing too! The Al Shahaniya racetrack has also been used to host the Camel Racing Festival. The final event of this famous festival is the “HH The Emir’s Main Race” where the winner will receive the coveted sword of HH the Emir.

 

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Explore the Wonders of the Desert

Doha is the capital city of Qatar, and is also Qatar’s largest and most urban city. Serving as the seat of the government and an important financial trading centre of the region, Doha’s economy depends solely on petroleum and its rapidly growing tourism industry. Doha’s distinct Middle Eastern culture and wide range of cultural, historical and recreational attractions have further established it as a popular tourist destination.

Vast areas of Doha are deserts or arid lands, yet these deserts have been put to good use with Doha offering its visitors a chance to go on desert safaris. The deserts of Doha have many fascinating and magical features which make them ideal places to embark on an exciting safari in the sands. This completely unique experience in the deserts promises to be a truly memorable experience!

Desert safaris are either full day or half day excursions, both of which are loads of fun. A typical safari to the deserts of Doha start with a 4×4 ride into the desert which usually involves racing through the sands and bashing through sand dunes! The vehicle then stops at the magnificent desert beach which faces the Inland Sea, one of the only two places in the world where the ocean meets the desert. This beach offers visitors a chance to have some fun on the beach or just unwind in the Arabian waters. Half day desert safari’s end somewhere towards the evening, however full day safari’s then continue with the lighting of a bonfire and setting camp under the beautiful cloudless skies of the desert. The magical scenery, the blissful silence of the desert, and the exotic Arabian charm of the desert all combine to make the night a truly unforgettable experience. Many hotels offer safari’s to the desert, so go ahead and explore the wonders of the desert through a desert safari.

Set in close proximity to several key business and leisure districts of the city is the Kingsgate Hotel Doha, a luxury Doha Qatar hotel. Belonging to the prestigious Millennium Group of Hotels and Resorts, this 5 star hotel Doha offers accommodation in a range of tranquil and plush rooms and suites. Apart from the warm hospitality and excellent service, the hotel also offers exquisite dining facilities, business services, and other recreational facilities to make your stay all the more memorable.

 

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