Named Arab Capital of Culture in 2010, Qatar lives up to its award with a host of unique museums, galleries and places to explore their culture.
Explore Qatar
Steeped in tradition but emanating modernity, Qatar will delight, charm and amaze you.Sightseeing
Qatar's Attractions
Qatar has a veritable treasure trove of attractions. From its bustling museums, markets, mosques and parks to its beaches, mangrove forests and spectacular desert, it's sure to leave you spoiled for choice.
Arab Capital of Culture
Qatar has a growing collection of museums charting the nation's history, culture and heritage, its links to the world, and its modern-day life.
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The Culture Pass
Access Qatar's portfolio of museums and art galleries, and make the most of a host of other benefits, by registering for the QM Culture Pass.
Going to the Beach
Going to the Beach - A Review of Qatar's Public Beaches
When it comes to getting sand between your toes, Qatar has something for everyone, from cultivated beaches to remote and wild sandy shores.
Public Beaches
For a myriad of outdoor activities by the sea, check out some of Qatar's finest adventure beaches.
If you want to visit a public beach but don't want to compromise on facilities, check out Qatar's free beaches with great amenities in offer.
For a great day out with your nearest and dearest, check out this list of family beaches dotted along Qatar's shores.
Private Beaches
Beach Life Escapes - Qatar's Private Beaches
For a truly relaxing escape that only requires you to bring your swimwear and your wallet, Qatar’s private beaches should be your first port of call.
Tradition and Beliefs
The Qatari Culture
Discover the unexpected blend of tradition and modernity.
Sports
Traditional Sports
Widely practised, traditional sports are among the favourite pastime sporting activities in Qatar.
Camel Racing
Raising Dust in The Desert - Qatar’s Camel Races
Experience the thrill of camel racing in Qatar at the Al Shahaniya Racetrack where age-old tradition meets modern sports in the heart of the desert.
Breeding, Racing and Riding
From watching the races to breeding, training and racing horses, both at home and around the world, this sport has become increasingly popular in Qatar.
If you want to see and ride some of the most beautiful horses in the world, there are plenty of places in Qatar waiting to welcome you.
Arabians and Thoroughbreds
Caring for the Arabian horse, one of the oldest, most respected and loved breeds in the world, plays an essential role in preserving Qatar's cultural heritage.
Learn about the costs associated with raising a racehorse, why the benefits far outweigh the costs, and how Qatar is capitalising on the market.
Horse Racing
Fit for the Races
Horses can run shortly after birth, and, if trained for flat racing, can begin racing as early as two years old.
Horse Racing
Birthdays Made Simple
There are only two birth dates for the world's thoroughbred horses, no matter what month they were born during the year.
Horse Racing
The Horse Skeleton
Most horses have 205 bones in their skeleton - but not all! The Arabian Horse has less than its counterparts.
Horse Racing
The Ocean of Fire
The fabled, unverified 19th Century 'Ocean of Fire' horse race was said to stretch for 3,000 miles across the Arabian Peninsula. Today, the official ‘World's Longest Horse Race’, at over 600 miles long, is The Mongol Derby.
Camel Racing
Describing a Camel in Arabic
The standard word for camel in Arabic is 'Jamal'. However, describing a camel in Arabic isn't as simple as that - it is estimated that there are actually over 100 words in Arabic for the humble camel.
Camel Racing
Football and Camel Racing
The Paris Saint-Germain football squad competed in a camel race at the Al Shahaniya racecourse near Doha, as part of the Qatar Tour 2019.
Camel Racing
Age versus Kilometres
Camel race distances vary depending on the age of the camels running.
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