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THE NATIONAL MUSEUM QATAR TOP AND BEST DESTINATION

The National Museum of Qatar is a national museum in Doha, Qatar. The current building opened to the public on 28 March 2019, replacing the previous building which opened in 1975. The building was designed by architect Jean Nouvel who was inspired by the desert rose crystal, which can be found in Qatar. Source: Wikipedia

Qatar National Museum, story of the country and its people from back in the day till today. Qatar’s rich heritage and culture a voice, and a future to the community’s aspirations. Home to the royal family and the seat of government, the museum embraces the restored historic Palace of Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani, founder of modern Qatar. 

Qatar National Museum are of the top activities to do in Qatar, a historical tour certainly has to be a top priority, and there's no better place for that than the National Museum.

The National Museum of Qatar isn't just famous for its collection but also for its architectural brilliance. Built with incredible views of the bay, this is a place where you get to relive Qatar's history in three parts.


A tour of the museum takes visitors through a loop of galleries that address three major, interrelated themes. The galleries are loosely arranged in chronological order, beginning with exhibitions on the natural history of the desert and the Persian Gulf, artefacts from Bedouin culture, historical exhibitions on the tribal wars, the establishment of the Qatari state, and finally the discovery of oil to the present. The displays and installations that explore these themes present audiovisual displays with carefully selected treasures from the museum's collections. These collections currently consist of approximately 8,000 objects and include archaeological artefacts, architectural elements, heritage household and travelling objects, textiles and costumes, jewelry, decorative arts, books, and historical documents. Source: Wikipedia

From the beginning days of the country to life here and modern history, the museum has it all.

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In fact, as far as activities in Qatar are concerned, exploring this place is something you can't possibly afford to miss. But is that all? Well, hang on, there's one thing that stands out of the overall collection and that is the Pearl Carpet of Baroda. So, visit here and relive the country's history in the best possible way.


Shops, Cafes And Restaurants At The National Museum of Qatar

Apart from featuring its historical experiences, it is home to several restaurants' shops and cafes, making it the best national museum of Qatar.  Koichi Takada gave birth to some of the most stunning architecture seen in the museum’s shops, cafes and restaurants.

Address - Museum Park St, Doha, Qatar
Main Highlights - Historical Collection, Historical tour in three parts

Opening Hours:
Sunday to Wednesday - 9 AM to 7 PM
Thursday & Saturday - 9 AM to 9 PM
Fridays - 1:30 PM to 9 PM  

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AL KHORE FAMILY PARK AND ZOO- FASCINATING WILDERNESS

Qatar, a country that offers its fascinating wilderness, is home to diverse flora and fauna. The country is home to a vast habitat where mammals, marine species, and nocturnal animals can be found.

While Qatar is not rich in floral beauty, one can still find desert plants that are not just rare but incredibly beautiful. Vegetation is sparse in Qatar but some native species have made Qatar a wonder to discover when it comes to natural vista. 
Nocturnal species and reptiles are dwelling in the deserts while the island or the beaches are a niche for the fishes and Peral oysters that forms an integral part of wildlife in Qatar. 

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Qatar has some of the popular wildlife conservancy and zoos where you can spend a good time with family, exploring its rich wild habitat. 
Around 23 per cent of the total land in Qatar is dedicated, to wildlife parks and zoos housing 21 mammal species. Most of the animals belong to the hot arid region of this Arabic nation while others are migratory that can be seen during the spring and autumn. 
The Al Wabra farm, Doha Zoo and Al Shaniyah Park are some to name as the wild hotspots of Qatar where you can discover the richness of wilderness. While these parks are ideal to admire the natural beauty of wildlife of Qatar, the Al Khor Park and Zoo is the place to engage your kids and closely observe the wilds of Qatar.

With more than 500,000 visitors in a year, the Al Khor Family park and Zoo a diverse group of animals in its vast area. With more than 300 of its unique wildlife, there are animals like rhinoceros, wild cats and birds that are there at Al Khor Zoo. 

Starting with the birdlife, there are seven sections as cages where the species of diverse birds are conserved. The number includes two species of Macau birds in yellow and blue colour, around eight parrots of Indian origin, 20 lovebirds and wild birds. Spot ten African Caso birds along with other large species like flamingos. 

There are around twenty-four peacock, twelve white ducks and ibis, eight Ethiopian chickens and white geese. This best family place in Al Khor houses an Asian bear with two Bengal tigers, white tigers, black jaguars, Africa lions and cheetahs. The wild cat's section in the park is designed in a way so that the visitors can closely observe them from 1.5 meters of distance. 

Before the renovation of Al Khor family park, the zoo was the house for seven zebras, five species of African ostriches and Australian ostriches, species of five dwarf goats, an approximate of twenty-six gazelle deer, with 4 sika gazelles, a total of twelve pygmy monkeys from six different rare species. The Monkeys are kept in the section with barns so that the visitor can closely watch the wilds from 1.5 meters of distance at this family zoo in Al Khor.


How To Reach The Zoo?

Reaching the Al Khor Zoo is easy and isn't a big hassle for travelers and visitors. The zoo can be commuted to by taking only a 10 minutes ride from Al Khor proper. 

There is huge and spacious parking facility at the zoo, the travelers and visitors can easily bring their own cars. Located in Al Shamal Road Towards Al Khor City, reaching the Al Khor park is easy. There are public vehicles and even private cabs that will take 10 mins of drive from Al Khor. There is an excellent parking facility available for visitors.



Al Khor Zoo Entrance Fee

When visiting the Al Khor Zoo in Qatar, travelers are required to pay a certain amount offer entrance fee. 

For adults, the entrance fee is QAR 15 while for kids aged 10 years or below, the entrance fee is QAR 10.

For those who wish to take the train ride at the zoo, an additional fee of QAR 5 applies. 

The zoo is open from Monday to Sunday with different Al Khor zoo timings. From Saturday to Thursday one can visit between 10 am to 11 pm while on Friday, the operational timing is 2 pm to 11 pm.

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THE RICE AND THE NOODLES - THE BEST WOK IN TOWN - DOHA QATAR


The Rice and The Noodle has a food menu designed by food lovers, with a vision to serve authentic and flavourful Chinese food at an affordable price.
Expect a comfortable dining destination that boasts a wide variety of favorite Chinese dishes and unique sushi with a modern twist, to match the specific flavours that are known and loved in this region.

CUISINES:
Chinese, Japanese, Sushi, Asian

SPECIAL DIETS:
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options

MEALS:
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

FEATURES:
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Reservations
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Seating 
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Table Service

The Rice and The Noodles Main Course

Noodles Selection:
  • Vegetable Noodles
  • Spicy Noodles with Egg
  • Singapore Noodles
  • Mongolian Beef Noodles
  • Sweet Chili Noobles
  • Stir Fried Udan Noodles with Shrimp
Chicken Selection:
Szechuan Chicken
Chicken Garlic Sauce
Kung Pao Chicken
Chicken Cashew Nuts
Sweet & Sour Chicken
R & N Special Manchurian

Shrimp Selection:
  • Sweet & Sour Shrimp
  • Shrimp Garlic Butter Sauce
  • Shrimp Cashew Nuts
  • Wok Shrimp with Basil & Chili
  • R & N Special Szechuan Shrimp
Beef Selection: 
Beef Bamboo shoots
Beef in Oyster Sauce
Crispy Beef
Mongolian Beef Noodles
Kung Pao Beef
Wok Beef with Fresh Basil & Chili
Szechuan Beef
R & N Special Mongolian Beef

Vegetable Selection
  • Vegetable Deluxe in Garlic Sauce
  • Szechuan Broccoli
  • Stri Fried Bean Spouts with Tofu
  • Sweet & Spicy Tofu


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This was our second visit for the dine in. Ordered Singapore Noodles, Sweet & Sour Chicken and Kung Pao Beef. We preferred outdoor seating as the weather was pleasant. Overall it's a good experience.



The Rice and The Noodle Location: Al Jasra Street Souq Waqif
+974 4415 5185

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AL ZUBARAH FORT - UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE DOHA QATAR

History:
Al Zubarah Fort was originally built by Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani in 1938 to serve as a Coast Guard station, although some utter that it was built to serve as a police station.

It was later renovated into a museum to display diverse exhibits and artworks, most especially for contemporarily topical archaeological findings. 

A UNESCO world heritage site, Al Zubarah fort offers a glimpse into Qatar’s history. Al Zubarah had trading links across the Indian Ocean, Arabia and Western Asia. A layer of sand blown from the desert has protected the remains of the site’s palaces, mosques, streets, courtyard houses, and fishermen’s huts; its harbour and double defensive walls, a canal and walls.


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Geography: 

Al Zubara Fort is situated in the ancient town of Zubarah, which in turn is located on the northwestern coast of the Qatar peninsula in the Al Shamal municipality, and is about 105 km from the Capital of Qatar . It was once a thriving pearl fishing and trading port positioned midway between the Strait of Hormuz and the west arm of the Persian Gulf. It is one of the largest and best preserved examples of an 18th-19th century merchant town in the Persian Gulf region. The entire layout and urban fabric of a settlement dating to this formative period in the region have been preserved. The Zubarah archaeological site provides an important insight into urban life, spatial organization, and the social and economic history of the Persian Gulf before the discovery of oil and gas in the 20th century.


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TOP AND BEST DESTINATION IN DOHA QATAR- BANANA ISLAND RESORT

Banana Island is a small island in Qatar. Its territory is crescent-shaped and is located off the coast of the capital city of Doha. It is a natural island in the Persian Gulf. Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara was built there.

Over Water Villas at Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara The island covers 13 hectares (0.13 km2; 32 acres) and has its own marina and reefs. The entire structure was completed by 2015.It has diverse vegetation such as palm trees and gardens and luxurious facilities for tourists. 

The resort boasts its own marina, a surf pool and a fully equipped dive centre. 

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Water Activities and Adventures includes; kayak rides and stand up paddle to the thrills of wakeboarding, banana boat and donut rides.


Guests can enjoy the unique culinary experience around the island. Banana Island Resort available cuisines, including Middle Eastern, Italian, American and Indian. 


HOW TO GET THERE?
Banana Island Resort is accessible by boat only. It is a 30-minute journey by ferry from Al Shyoukh Terminal, located in the city's downtown area.


FERRY TERMINAL LOCATION
Al Shyoukh Terminal is accessible via car or taxi (Uber is widely used, alternatively Karwa or Careem). Valet parking is available. The distance from Hamad International Airport is 20 minutes. Souq Waqif and the Museum of Islamic Art are within a short walking distance.
The nearest metro station to Al Shyoukh Terminal is Souq Waqif.


All in-house guests and day visitors are required to provide the following identifications at Al Shyoukh Terminal Reception prior to issuance of boarding passes:

  • Qatar Nationals and Expats (Original QID)
  • Tourists and Non-Residents (Original Passport)

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Location: 7GRP+Q2F, Doha, Qatar
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