A skyline of glass, a souk full of falcons, world class museums and a desert where the dunes run straight into the sea, Qatar, the Gulf's sleek, surprising little powerhouse.
Into Doha, a futuristic skyline rising from the Gulf in a single generation. After the flight we keep it easy, a first wander through the lanes and shisha cafes of Souq Waqif, the falcons on their perches, an early night.
I. M. Pei's Museum of Islamic Art, a masterpiece on its own island, and Jean Nouvel's National Museum of Qatar, shaped like a desert rose; the restored heritage houses of Msheireb. Souq Waqif again by night, livelier than ever.
The Katara cultural village and its amphitheatre, the marina and beaches of the man made Pearl island, and the West Bay skyline from a traditional dhow on the bay. The new public art scattered across the city, and a Corniche sunset.
South across the dunes to Khor Al Adaid, the 'Inland Sea', a UNESCO recognised reserve where the desert runs straight down into the Gulf, a rare sight on earth. A dune drive, a camel, and a night in a luxury desert camp under the stars.
Back to Doha, the Mathaf museum of Arab modern art, the campus of Education City, or a kayak through the Al Thakira mangroves and a beach afternoon. The best stopover city in the world, turned into a proper stay. (overnight Doha)
A last morning of shopping in the gold souk or the malls, a fine dining farewell, a final Gulf sunset from a rooftop. Qatar is small, sleek and easy, and far more interesting than the airport hints. (overnight Doha)
A last Gulf breakfast before your transfer to the airport. Qatar packs museums, a souk, a skyline and a desert sea into a few easy days, the perfect short Arabian escape, or a stopover that deserves to be a stay.
Three ways to do the same route: Comfort, Premium or Luxe. Breakfasts in. Mix tiers city by city if you like, it is your trip.
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