Activities in Qatar
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Doha Golf Club
- Doha, Qatar
- Activities › Golf
A sight to behold amid the surrounding barren desert, the gloriously green Doha Golf Club has an internationally recognised 18-hole course, which hosts the annual Qatar Masters in March. Open to nonmembers, it also has a flood-lit, nine-hole academy course for those in a hurry. The opulent, marble-rich clubhouse sports an excellent restaurant called Il Mediterraneo (reservations should be made through the golf club).
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Dhow Ride
For a chance to see the corniche from the sea, consider taking a Dhow Ride around Doha Bay. These local fishing boats leave from the jetty near Balhambar restaurant on the corniche. The dhows used to cruise over to Palm Tree Island, but this is currently under redevelopment. All the tour companies offer three- to four-hour evening dhow cruises with dinner, traditional music and entertainment.
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Racing & Equestrian Club
For a chance to meet the locals, consider attending one of the weekly horse races that occur throughout the season (October to May). Horses are in the hearts of most Qataris, and every Thursday races of purebred Arabian horses take place at the Racing & Equestrian Club.
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Qatar Centre for the Presentation of Islam
Qatar Centre for the Presentation of Islam runs free courses in Arabic language and culture. Classical Arabic classes are held in the mornings (two classes per week) and evenings (one class per week).
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Regatta Sailing Academy
The Regatta Sailing Academy offers a variety of sailing courses from beginner to advanced levels, including family weekend courses.
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Qatar Guest Centre
Arabic courses lasting three months are offered by Qatar Guest Centre and are of particular interest for those involved in Islam.
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X-Treme World
- Doha, Qatar
- Activities › Games
X-Treme World is a whizz-bang collection of virtual rides, go-karts, merry-go-rounds and an indoor ski slope (with snow).
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Winter Wonderland
Winter Wonderland, located at City Center-Doha, features an ice-skating rink, a 10-pin bowling alley and a water park.
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Arabian Adventures
Organises desert safaris. Also has a desk at the Sheraton Doha Hotel & Resort.
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Gulf Adventures
Can organise tours to the desert. Offers friendly and knowledgeable advice.
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University of Qatar
The University of Qatar runs a year-long course in Arabic.
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Alpha Tours
Experienced in off-road excursions to the desert.
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