Arab culture is fascinating. Qataris pride themselves on their heritage and this is reflected daily. Have you ever wondered about the black cord on the headdress (‘ghutrah’) of Qatari men? This is called an ‘agal’ in Arabic. It is worn, … Read more
Qatar leads on heritage conservation in beautiful ways. The Museum of Qatar (pictured first) was established in 1975. It has been replaced by the award-winning, National Museum of Qatar in 2019 (pictured below). The spectacular 2019 Museum was built on … Read more
‘The Torch’ is Doha’s tallest building. It has 51 floors and was completed in 2007. Impressive in every way, ‘The Torch’ is also home to the ‘World Staircase Running Championships’. Recently awarded ‘Grand Prix’ status, the race is now open … Read more
A Friday morning walk or jog, on Doha’s Corniche isn’t possible right now Have you ever wondered what ‘Corniche’ means though? It’s a French term, adopted into English, meaning a coastal road cut into a sharp edge. Running for 7km, Doha’s … Read more
By day or by night, the views of Doha’s buildings are stunning! Zoned as the Business District in 1986, West Bay still has several more skyscrapers in Qatar’s plans. We can’t wait to see how many more international awards these … Read more
Living in Doha is incredible! Ever wondered about it’s name? The name ‘Doha’ actually has its roots in the Arabic term, ‘dohat’. This means ’roundness’ and refers to the several round bays and coastlines of Qatar. A firm favourite is … Read more
Qatar is exquisitely beautiful. This is a photo of Al Safliyah Island which we took from the Retaj Al Rayyan Hotel. Once we have made it through lockdown, consider visiting. The Island is a 40 minute dhow boat ride away … Read more
Doing it in Doha with fast facts Who is this guy? This monument’s name is ‘Orry’ and he is symbolic of Qatar’s beloved, Oryx. Where does he come from? Orry was the official mascot of the 2006 Asian Games of … Read more
Good morning from the ultra-modern, Msheireb Mosque in Qatar. A kind reminder that, as per Government directives, during the COVID-19 crisis, all mosques in Qatar are to remain closed with exception, as follows: The Imam Muhammad bin Abdul Wahab mosque … Read more
