What to See in Qatar
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Qatar has one site inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list:

Al Zubarah, Qatar
Al Zubarah (2013)
Located in the north of the peninsula, this abandoned ancient city with its 1930s fort is a tourist attraction and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Cities and Cultural Heritage

Al Khor
A small coastal town north of Doha with some beach activity and sandy shores.
Al Wakrah
This ancient city, south of the capital, is gradually developing its tourism potential thanks to its beaches.
Al Zubarah, Qatar
Al Zubarah
Located in the north of the peninsula, this abandoned ancient city with its 1930s fort is a tourist attraction and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Doha, Qatar
Doha
It's the capital of Qatar and also one of the main cities in the Middle East. Worth visiting for its modern architecture, a few old districts, its museums, and the Corniche.
Dukhan
The main town on the west coast lives off oil. You can visit oil derricks here.
Umm Salal Muhammad
This is an old fort located about fifteen kilometres from Doha.

Natural Heritage

Khor Al Daid, Qatar
Khor Al Adaid
A small inland sea on the Saudi border surrounded by beautiful dunes. It’s one of the main sights to see in Qatar.
"Singing Sand Dunes"
There is an area of the desert southwest of Doha where you can hear the "singing sands." Safari and desert camping opportunities are also available.

Recommended

"Singing Sand Dunes"
★★★ There is an area of the desert southwest of Doha where you can hear the "singing sands." Safari and desert camping opportunities are also…
Doha
★★★ It's the capital of Qatar and also one of the main cities in the Middle East. Worth visiting for its modern architecture, a few old…
Khor Al Adaid
★★★ A small inland sea on the Saudi border surrounded by beautiful dunes. It’s one of the main sights to see in Qatar.

Worth a look / Other

Al Zubarah
★★ Located in the north of the peninsula, this abandoned ancient city with its 1930s fort is a tourist attraction and a UNESCO World Heritage…
Al Khor
★ A small coastal town north of Doha with some beach activity and sandy shores.
Al Wakrah
★ This ancient city, south of the capital, is gradually developing its tourism potential thanks to its beaches.
Dukhan
★ The main town on the west coast lives off oil. You can visit oil derricks here.
Umm Salal Muhammad
★ This is an old fort located about fifteen kilometres from Doha.
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