Explore the spirit of adventure in Qatar
Qatar has a myriad of easily accessible tourist attractions, experiences, and a unique combination of cultural authenticity and modernity. From the finest of adventure, sports and activities to some top places to visit in Qatar, one can find numerous options to enjoy in this part of the globe. Qatar is also one of the largest transit gateways in the Middle East for overseas travellers in the world.
Qatar is an adventurer’s dream with a wealth of rugged, untouched nature, and ideal for everything from scuba diving to kitesurfing or quad biking over the desert landscape. Pristine sandy beaches are a haven for adrenaline seekers weary from tumbling over the sparkling Arabian Gulf, and dune-bashers looking to relax after a hard day’s adventure in the Qatari desert.
To experience the desert like the Bedouins of yore, head south of Doha, to the ‘Inland Sea’–a UNESCO site that is one of few places in the world where the sea encroaches deep into the heart of the desert. For a truly authentic desert experience, nothing beats a camel ride over the soft dunes, before embarking on an exhilarating desert safari over the dunes to Khor Al Adaid, accessible only by 4x4 vehicles. For more exhilarating experiences, sandboard along the dunes or hit the dunes on a quad bike, ATV or dune buggy. Enjoy a daytime, evening or overnight trip to traditional camps or glamps.
View Qatar from above with exquisite experiences like paragliding or paratriking. Sturdy winds and vast skies make the deserts of Qatar perfect for paragliding, offering a wholly different perspective of the landscape. Enjoy beautiful sceneries of Doha during sunrise onboard a hot-air balloon. Experience the exciting sky adventure while enjoying a 360-degree panoramic and picturesque view of the city.
With over 560 km of coastline, Qatar boasts abundant marine life and crystal waters, making it ideal for fishing, sailing, water-skiing, canoeing, kitesurfing, jet-skiing, and windsurfing. If diving in the Arabian Gulf is a dream adventure, there is plenty of exploring to be done. Dive sites are easily accessible and include deep water, and reef dives. Kayak through the Al Thakira mangroves. Located just north of the seaside city of Al Khor, it presents a large expanse of natural greenery. Qatar has a proud history of seafaring, and today it is possible to experience that aboard a traditional wooden dhow boat with relaxed sightseeing excursions. And not to forget, the unspoiled beaches that dot the country’s coastline, that make it ideal for a quick escape.
Qatar offers thrilling adventures that are not only aweinspiring but will take your breath away.