1. Maintaining Health in Outdoors
Living
in Qatar is no dull life; one can remain connected to several healthy activities. This includes joining one of several clubs and one of those happens
to be Bootcamp in Qatar.
Bootcamp
has programs like providing health training in groups at perfect locations like
Corniche, Dahl Al Hammam, Museum of Islamic Art Park and Education City etc.
These programs also cater ladies at Kettlebells venue who meet twice weekly.
They can be contacted on phone or via email as well as their Facebook page together with dedicated
website too.
The
Corniche place also attracts visitors with some exercise equipment available
free for use. In addition to that Aspire Zone maintains walking tracks and
bicycle tracks. Then there is Doha Bay Running Club where people come early
morning at 5:30 on Fridays. More information is available at their website.
2. Parks
Qatar
has many well maintained parks used for family and friends picnic purposes.
These parks have walking tracks and places to have rest. These parks are common
in every community but large size parks are also common use for community with free
entry. Some of these parks observe ‘family days’ when bachelors are not allowed
to enter.
The
place like Museum of Islamic Art Park is a blessing for the community. It is a
well-planned and aesthetically managed area for walk and leisure. There is
children activity area equipped with monkey bars, trampoline becomes place of
attraction for children for their adventures having access to a beautiful café
having a splendid sea view watching Doha skyline that becomes more romantic as
sun seeks refuge in west. Park timings start at 10:30 and activities continue
till 11:00 at night.
Doha also has Aspire Park, a relaxing place over lush green look. An artificial lake is a boon for the area where ducks play around adding beauty to the place. People walk around the place developing stamina and maintaining health. Aspire park also has fixed timings from 8:00am till 10:00 in night.
Doha also has Aspire Park, a relaxing place over lush green look. An artificial lake is a boon for the area where ducks play around adding beauty to the place. People walk around the place developing stamina and maintaining health. Aspire park also has fixed timings from 8:00am till 10:00 in night.
Sheraton
Park is a special place where children love to go time and again. Children
spend time on swings and slides while parents spend their time relaxing
watching their children growing with fun. Park timings start at 10:30 am and
remain open till 11:00 pm.
Doha’s
Markhiya area has Dahl Al Hammam Park with lush green landscape where well
engineered path ways attract those who want to walk to maintain their stamina.
Kids play area is also beautiful and well equipped. In short it is a family
location to spend time away from daily hustle bustle. The park opens as early
as 7:30 am and remains open till mid night.
Doha’s
Al Rumaila Park is another place that is right along the Corniche. This is
again a family spot as well as a place for fitness lovers. A small shopping
area offers traditional artifacts and give-aways.
3. Sailing
Qatar
though is never away from sea but western side of Doha magnificently embraces
sea shores. Sea activity like sailing is managed by several operators who take
visitors to high seas or teach them sailing too. Sail boats are also available
on rental basis for enthusiasts.
For
improving sailing skills Doha Sailing Club is the place that helps with
lessons. The club members pay annual fee and all equipment and boats are
available free. The club email is dohasailingclub@gmail.com
maintaining a website and may be contacted on phone 4443 9840 too.
4. Kayaking
This
is somewhat a boating game where a small boat is used. Entalek is the place
that organizes several outdoor activities together with spreading environmental
awareness programs. Few of these are quite popular including kayaking by
helping plantation of mangroves within Al Thakhira area close to Al Khor.
Under this program, people do full moon paddling while going through the mangroves at Al Thakhira and using boats with masts, locally called dhow going on exploring rides by the Doha harbor for learning fishing and pearl related cultures of the area. In a bid to further explore the sea. some use diving masks in Fuwairit area too. These activities have quite moderate prices starting from QR150 to QR200.
Under this program, people do full moon paddling while going through the mangroves at Al Thakhira and using boats with masts, locally called dhow going on exploring rides by the Doha harbor for learning fishing and pearl related cultures of the area. In a bid to further explore the sea. some use diving masks in Fuwairit area too. These activities have quite moderate prices starting from QR150 to QR200.
5. Desert camping and trips
When
it comes to Arab culture, desert cannot be skipped. Visit to desert and
spending time there brings a lot to learn and experience. Doha deserts have relatively
difficult terrain for visitors. The place has many desert based activities that
visitors may enjoy. Taking a dune buggy on rent is altogether a fun. Qatar International Adventures is famous for this adventure together with dune bashing that
people enjoy most. Use of large vehicles like an SUV or Toyota Land Cruiser is
quite common for this adventure. Some of the tour operators like Qatar
International Adventures manage such tours like desert safari are quite popular
for site seeing. Qatar International Adventures are available on Facebook,
website and phone number 4455 3954 or may be reached by email info@qia-qatar.com
6. Beaches
Qatar
being surrounded by sea has lot of beautifully maintained beaches all along its
coasts. These are several famous spots to visit and spend time to relax and
enjoy. Some of the places are listed below:
Fuwairit Beach is 80 kms towards Doha north
Al Ghariya Beach is also around 80 kms towards
Doha north
Zekreet Beach is quite near Dukhan located on the
western coastline of Qatar
Dukhan Beach is just 60 kms towards western side
of Doha
Mesaieed Beach is located close to Sealine Beach
Resort that is only 40 km towards southern side of Doha
7. Boat/Dhow rides or cruises
Living
in Qatar means people know The dhow. Dhow is a typical Qatri fishing boat that too many of them may be seen anchored
alongside the Corniche and also around Doha harbor. Being in a dhow is
quite popular along the Corniche. The activity is quite economical and
dhow operators simply charge around QR15 to 20 depending on negotiations. When
dhow owner sees a group, the price per person may further be reduced.
8. Rock climbing
Some
magnificent terrains invite adventurers for rock climbing. The beauty o fthe
place has developed several rock climbing spots like:
Zekreet is a good place if you are in western
Qatar, close to Dukhan that has quite many
large rocks among which the highest is around 15 meters.
Musfer Sinkhole is a majestic karst cave situated
in Umm Al Shabrum in central Qatar that invites bouldering lovers to explore
its beauty.
If interested in climbing a wall then go to Galaxy
Sports being at Ezdan Mall situated in Gharaffa.
Doha Climbers are rock lovers and one can join
them even if one is just a starter. They have a page on Facebook too.
9. Kitesurfing
Flora
Kite surfing School is managed by Flora and they are certified professional
kite surfers, offering kite surfing schooling to beginners, teens and adults up
to advanced levels. Coaching fees range between QR550 to QR2800. Single kite
usually carries two people. Usually these lessons are taught and practiced at Al
Mafjar, Fuwairit, Wakra Kite Beach or at Simaisma Beach. The school maintains website
and a Facebook page for information.
10. Diving
Qatar
is naturally a peninsula thus surrounded by sea on all three sides. This makes
Qatar a perfect place to have water sports, sea adventure being a natural
affiliation. Those who live in Qatar do avail such opportunities enjoying
diving into sea and having water sports. Qatar has water sports clubs and
learning centers all over the place where kids, ladies, adults come for
learning and enjoying. These courses are at beginners, regular and advanced
level. Few of such learning places are as under:
Poseidon Diving Centre has diving courses to
improve skills in shallow and deep diving. These are enjoyment courses,
professional learning pursuits and educational activities.
Qatar Scuba Centre runs in general PADI (Professional Association
of Diving Instructors) courses exclusively using PADI level tools and
materials related to each area course and program.
Qatar Divers is a set up that also helps people
diving at all expertise levels. They have some specializing courses too. They maintain a website and a Facebook
page.
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