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FACILITIES

HIRING A MAID
HIRING A FULLTIME MAID ON YOUR PERSONAL SPONSORSHIP

• The rules for hiring maids can change quite frequently, so do keep an eye on local news for
updates.

• Only a resident family can sponsor a maid (not divorced or single parents)
• To hire a full time live-in maid, you must be the sole sponsor
• You have to show 6 months of bank statements to get approval to hire a live-in maid.
• You will need a no objection certificate (NOC) from your employer to hire a maid. If obtained
from the husband's company, this can only be done after the wife has gotten her Residence Permit.
• You will also need to provide a copy of your marriage certificate, copies of both of your Qatari
IDs, passport photocopies with Residence Permits of all the family members.
• You have to submit an application for approval to the Immigration Department to hire a maid.
Afterwards, you will be told whether you are eligible to sponsor a maid and what nationality of maid your
family will be allowed to employ. Don't line someone up until you have been told which nationality.
• Applications can be rejected for various reasons, such as size of family, whether one parent will
be working or at home during the day.
• Once you have received approval and have found a candidate, the residence visa procedure
can start.
• You can bring a maid from outside of Qatar or find someone who is already in country with a
transferable visa.You must make sure that her visa status is legal and the current sponsor has no issues
with the transfer to save yourself any headaches.
• The maid will have to undergo medical testing to check for HIV, TB and pregnancy as well as
fingerprinting.
• If possible, see if the Immigration Officer at Total E&P Qatar can help you process all the
paperwork.
• There are also Maid Recruitment Agencies that can handle the whole process for you. They
have potential candidates on their books and they will do the flights, visa, etc. This can be a much easier,
if slightly more expensive option.
• Agencies tend to offer -2year contracts with a -3month trial period. If you are not happy with the
maid or she is not happy with you during this time, a replacement maid will be arranged free of charge.
• It can take a month to three months for all of your maid's paperwork to be processed so take
this into account when making the applications (5).

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HIRING
PART TIME
AGENCY MAIDS

Another option is to use a part time maid
who would come to your house a set number of
hours and days a week to help you with your
cleaning. Some agencies also offer babysitting
services. The average rate is QR 45 - 35 an hour.
This can be a much easier arrangement than
employing a live- in maid for some. Make sure that
the agency is registered and legal. Word of mouth
recommendations are also good.

The service is charged for at an hourly rate
with the minimum usually being 4 hours per week.
It’s up to you how often you want a maid. For an
apartment, 4 hours per week is probably long
enough. For a villa, 8 hours a week should do it, but
you can have someone every day as most services
are fully flexible. It also depends on what services
you want- floor cleaning, washing, ironing, tidying,
dusting, cooking etc (5).

A basic house cleaning service will normally cover
the following:

• Floors: Thorough mop and vacuum as needed
• Kitchens: Clean surfaces, dust appliances, wipe
cupboards, clean oven and fridge, and wash floors
• Bathrooms: Sanitize sinks, baths, toilets, floors
and counters
• All Rooms: Vacuum and mop throughout, replace
bed linen, clean lampshades, furniture, and light
fittings

Part-time agencies:

• Qatarmaids.com: 2999-7736 (Al Shafi Road)
• Eurabia: 80668-445 or 1227-5556 (Salwa Road,
Near Qatar Islamic Bank)

Facebook Pages:
• Maids in Qatar
• Maid/Nannies in Qatar
• Filipina Maid/Nannies in Qatar

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FACILITIES

EDUCATION
AND ARTS

For a detailed map of all schools in Qatar for
all nationalities, please visit the Ministry of
Education’s website:

http://www.edu.gov.qa/En/ServicesCenter/PSO/Pages/default.aspx

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LIST OF NURSERIES
WE RECOMMEND

Perles d’Avenir Nursery
Perles d’Avenir’s philosophy is to

blossom for better growth. General motor
skills, socialization, autonomy, fulfillment and
creativity are essential bases to bring the
child to develop himself and to discover the
world which surrounds him/her. The child has
to be an actor of his/her development to
blossom, assure his/her first steps towards
the future with confidence and build the solid
bases of his/her personality. For that, they
offer many wonderful activities adapted to
each age group in a warm, safe and healthy
environment around a multidisciplinary
French team.
Nationality of management:
French
Nursery curriculum:
French
Area of Doha:
West Bay
Phone:
+974 4481 7611
Website
www.perlesdavenirqatar.com

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FACILITIES

Petits Pas Nursery

Petits Pas base their work on helping

children become successful learners,

confident and independent individuals,

responsible citizens and effective

contributors to society. Children will learn

through a balance of free and guided play

times. The program is adjusted to the needs

and abilities of each and every child, and will

be provided for them in a safe, caring

environment involving continuous

coordination with their parents.

International Affiliation: Petits Pas represents

the State of Qatar in the World Forum

Foundation. They have been present in 2009

in Belfast and in October 2010 in Nebraska

City, USA for the training regarding

connecting children with nature, under QP

sponsorship.

Nationality of management:
American-French

Nursery curriculum:
American-French

Area of doha:
West Bay

HMC CALL CENTER:
If you need to cancel or change your
appointment at one of HMC’s
outpatient clinics, please call 4439
5777 as soon as possible.

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LIST OF NURSERIES
WE RECOMMEND

Le Petit Prince Nursery – Doha
Le Petit Prince Nursery – Doha has a

learn-through-play approach, providing a
warm and friendly environment encouraging
each child to achieve their full potential at
his/her own pace. Children deserve to
receive all the support and respect it takes to
establish a solid foundation for their future.
Le Petit Prince Nursery – Doha does that in
a safe and nurturing environment. Thus,
making learning fun and exciting developing
each child’s potential. The nursery accepts
children from 2 months of age to 4 years.
Area of doha:
West Bay
Nursery curriculum:
French
Languages spoken and/or taught to children:
French, English and Arabic in their
respective classrooms

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FACILITIES

Koala Nursery

Mission
Provide the child with emotional and

physical security. To trust the child’s ability
and creativity. Involve the parents in the core
of the pedagogical project. Follow the child’s
rhythm. Ensure to the child an individualized
care. Promote the child’s awareness and
autonomy. Support the child in his emotions
and needs. Ensure a smooth socialization
while preparing for school

Nationality of management:
Lebanese

Area of doha:
West Bay

Nursery curriculum:
British

Languages spoken and/or taught to children:
French and English in their respective
classrooms

HMC CALL CENTER:
If you need to cancel or change your
appointment at one of HMC’s
outpatient clinics, please call 4439
5777 as soon as possible.

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LIST OF NURSERIES
WE RECOMMEND

Little Genius Nursery

At Little Genius, children are taught,
encouraged and supported to become
independent little learners.
Little Genius Nursery provides a happy,
secure environment for children to learn and
play together, regardless of gender, race or
religion. A place where children are treated
as individuals, feel respected and valued and
where best practice is paramount. Under the
guidance of fully qualified and experienced
nursery teachers, they introduce the children
to early education, with spacious
classrooms, learning centers and an on-site
clinic.

Nationality of management:
Lebanese/ British

Area of doha:
West Bay

Curriculum taught:
The curriculum is based on the EYFS
approach to early years education. This will
offer the children a broad and balanced
learning experience.

Languages spoken and/or taught to children:
Classes are taught in English, which is the
spoken language across the nursery
throughout the day. French & Arabic classes
are scheduled twice per week.

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FACILITIES

SCHOOLS
IN DOHA

All the Subjects in the school are:
English, Maths, Biology, Science, Chemistry, Physics, PE, PSHE,
Psychology, Geography, Business Studies, Economics, Music,
History, Dutch, French, Spanish, Arabic, ICT, Art, Qatar History
and Islamic studies.
Website:
http://www.nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/doha/compass-in
ternational-school

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LIST OF SCHOOLS
WE RECOMMEND

Lycée Bonaparte American School of Doha
Lycée Bonaparte is a French The American School of Doha is an

international school in Doha, Qatar. It includes independent, U.S. accredited, college
levels maternelle (preschool) through lycée preparatory school, that uses the American
(senior high school). The École Française de Education Reaches Out standards as the basis
Doha was established in a rented villa in Slata Al for curriculum design, which is closely aligned
Jadida in the 1970s. to current best practices in the United States.

Website: Website:
lycee-bonaparte.fr/ www.asd.edu.qa

Lycée Franco-Qatarien Voltaire Doha English Speaking School
A French international school in West Doha English Speaking School (DESS)

Bay, Doha, Qatar, in proximity to the Institut is one of the oldest British schools in Doha
français du Qatar and the University of Qatar. As where children aged 11-3 reach their full
of 2015 it has 518 students. potential academically and beyond. The
The school was established on 15 January children at DESS achieve academic results
2008. It originated from an international which are significantly above those
convention agreed upon between the French demonstrated in the UK national average
and Qatari governments on 3 May 2007 which statistics and their sporting achievements are
stipulates the establishment of the school. outstanding. The school’s wide range of
Nicolas Sarkozy and Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani extracurricular provision also helps the children
attended the inauguration. to become well rounded individuals but most
importantly, children are happy and confident
Website: individuals who are a joy to work with. Students
www.lyceevoltaire.org/ at the end of Year 6 leave DESS well prepared
for UK independent schools, grammar schools
Doha College and local schools they then go on to attend.
One of the oldest British curriculum
Website:
schools in Qatar, Doha College is home to 1,200 http://www.dess.org/
students aged between 3 and 18 years, who
represent over 50 nationalities. Alongside Compass International School
academics, the college also offers a diverse Doha
extracurricular programme which includes
International Award, Model United Nations, Compass International School Doha is
debating, sport, music and drama as well as a private, co-educational school in Doha,
local and international trips. There school has Qatar. It is an International School with
two campuses, one in West Bay and the other in campuses located in Gharaffa, Madinat
Al Waab. Khalifa, and Rayyan. It was founded in 2006 by
Fieldwork Education to provide learning to both
Website: local and international students and has rapidly
www.dohacollege.com expanded to provide to over 1400 students
over three campuses. The school is now part of
the Nord Anglia group of schools.

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FACILITIES

ARTS

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INSTITUT FRANÇAIS DU
QATAR

The Institut Français of Qatar, the
official French Institute, is the successor to the
French Cultural Centre (CCF), founded in
1989. It is located in a detached villa in the
West Bay district of Doha. The Institut
Français carries out the missions given to it by
the French Ministry of Foreign and European
Affairs. These are:

• To promote and disseminate French
language and culture.

• To facilitate cultural exchanges (in
both visual and performing arts), to
co-produce shows and performances in Qatar
connected with French creativity, and to
create partnerships with institutions.

• To participate in student mobility and
the promotion of graduate studies in France.
Thus the programme of the Institut français
covers the entire field of cultural, artistic,
literary, scientific, educational and linguistic
cooperation through numerous actions:
exhibitions, lectures, debates, films, concerts,
dance and drama, etc.

Website:
http://institutfrancais-qatar.com

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FACILITIES

IAID PERFORMING ARTS

The first of its kind in Qatar, IAID is an
Academy for Dance, Music and Arts with
international affiliations that cater to all age
groups. The courses are conducted by a
multicultural team of qualified instructors from
the field of dance, music, arts, fitness and soft
skill courses. IAID is the first Public Center in
the Middle East for the London College of
Music (UK), British Theatre Dance
Association (BTDA), Qatar Karate Federation,
Zumba Instructors Network (ZIN) and the only
institute affiliated to the Nalanda Dance
Research Centre (Mumbai, India).

Website:
www.iaid.qa

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COMMUNITY EDUCATION AT
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH
UNIVERSITY IN QATAR
(VCUQATAR)

Learn new skills and deepen your
understanding of art and culture at VCUQatar.
Choose from a large selection of art, design
and craft courses at VCUQatar in Education
City or at IAID (Academy for Dance, Music &
Arts).
Website:
http://www.qatar.vcu.edu/community

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FACILITIES

KATARA ART CENTER (KAC)

An independently run platform
founded in 2012 by Tariq Al Jaidah, dedicated
to contemporary art and trans-disciplinary
creative endeavors, projects, and practices.
KAC acts as a hub for emerging cultural
communities in response to the need for a
critical grassroots and multidisciplinary
framework in Doha that engages with socially
relevant issues and events both contemporary
and historical. Artists, designers and the
public of all ages are encouraged to expand
and challenge their understanding of
contemporary art and creative disciplines.
Through the facilitation of exhibitions and arts
practice programs, KAC encourages and
fosters the construction of productive and
sustainable collaboration among individuals
and institutions locally and internationally,
beyond reactionary market trends.

Website:
http://www.kataraartcenter.com

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MUSEUM OF ISLAMIC ARTS
MIA provides regular learning

opportunities for all age groups, including
calligraphy and art workshops and courses,
talks and tours for young people and adults,
and family walk-in activities. Tailored
programs, tours and materials are created for
each of our special exhibitions.
Website:
http://www.mia.org.qa/en/learning

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FACILITIES

PLACES TO VISIT,
DINING, RESTAURANTS

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DINING

With a large expat community, Qatar is
home to a number of fantastic establishments
catering to all tastes and cravings, serving
international and Middle Eastern cuisines.
Discover the best places to eat in Doha
through these apps:
1. Zomato.com
2. Tripadvisor.com
3. Talabat (Order & Delivery site)

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FACILITIES

PLACES TO
VISIT IN QATAR

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SOUQ WAQIF SOUQ AL WAKRA

Souq Waqif is noted for selling Commonly known as the second
traditional garments, spices, handicrafts, Souq Waqif, Souq Al Wakra is located
domestic pets and souvenirs. It is also behind Al Wakrah Petrol station next to the
home to dozens of restaurants and shisha port and is merely a two-minute drive away
lounges. Although it dates back at least a from the popular Family beach. The market
hundred years, it was renovated in 2006 to boasts a few dozen shops, cafes and
conserve its traditional Qatari architectural restaurants with a 3km coastline with a
style. The souq was a gathering place Corniche for people to walk along. Visiting
where Bedouins and locals would trade a this Souq is not a hassle as there is a huge
variety of goods, primarily livestock goods. parking lot right outside the business area
The area is very popular with local and that can accommodate several hundred
expats alike (especially on weekends); as it vehicles. The souq looks like a cross
offers multiple dining options in the same between Qatar's original Souq Waqif and
location. The souq is considered one of the Katara Cultural Village. The Al Wakrah
best locations for tourists within Doha. market will eventually be home to
Thousands of people from across the hundreds of shops and eateries (7).
region frequent it to purchase traditional
goods. It hosts several art galleries, events
and local concerts (6).

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FACILITIES

GOLD SOUQ KATARA
CULTURAL
The Gold Souq: Located in VILAGE
downtown Doha, offers anything from very
affordable imported bangles and chains to Katara was born out of a long held
locally made bridal jewelry sets worth vision to position the State of Qatar as a
hundreds of thousands of dollars. Most of cultural beacon of art, radiating in the
the gold available is -22carat, although Middle East through theatre, literature,
white gold, silver and platinum pieces are music, visual art, conventions and
also available. The main attraction of this exhibitions.
souq is that the jewelry is strictly regulated This village shall be a glimpse of the future
and all gold and precious gems sold here of a world where people of different cultural
are weighed in front of the buyer, and have backgrounds overcome their national
been previously tested and hallmarked, boundaries and embrace common causes
thus guaranteeing the purity of the metal. to promote a united humanity. Katara has
The must-buy accessory for tourists and an open amphitheater, an opera house, a
expats is the necklace with the person’s multi-purpose cinema, a multi-purpose
name written in Arabic. These are made in conference hall, a beach, several
just about every jewelry shop at the souq restaurants and a souq (9).
for a very reasonable price (8).

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TQHAETAPREARL FANAR

Designed and engineered to be an QATAR ISLAMIC CULTURAL CENTER
everlasting icon in Qatar, The Pearl offers
luxurious living to a multitude of refined Fanar, also known as the Spiral
tastes. A self-sustaining real estate Mosque, is a cultural organization in Doha,
development that includes all the amenities located close to Doha Corniche and is a
and lifestyle privileges any resident or prominent landmark in the city. It was
guest could ask for. Distributed across constructed following the structure of
architecturally distinct precincts, The Pearl Malwiya Minaret in Iraq, which was
offers apartments, villas, townhouses, partially destroyed in 2005. Fanar Culture
diverse leisure and entertainment facilities, Center is involved in several social,
award-winning marinas and beautiful religious and educational activities. In
serene beaches. Add to that a selection of addition to hosting one of the largest
renowned restaurants and high-end mosques in Qatar, the center also
shopping outlets from luxury fashion publishes religious studies and provides
brands, as well as a multitude of culinary lessons in Arabic and Islam. The center
offerings from around the world to suit also houses a library, and the mosque is a
every taste. The Pearl-Qatar is truly a popular tourist attraction and allows entry
masterpiece of private and modern living, for non-Muslims (11).
where life takes on a beautiful angle no
matter where you set your eyes (10).

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FACILITIES

TISHLEAMMIUCSAERUTM OF THE MUSEUM OF
ISLAMIC ART
The Museum of Islamic Art PARK
represents Islamic art from three continents
over 1,400 years. MIA is the flagship of Adjacent to the museum is MIA
Qatar Museums which, under the Park where you can stroll, grab coffee or
leadership of its Chairperson H.E. Sheikha participate in activities or just gaze at the
Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Doha skyline from the best vantage point in
Thani, is transforming the State of Qatar the city. MIA Park is the perfect place to
into a cultural capital of the Middle East. take a stroll or for your children to run
around in complete safety (12). There is
Through safeguarding masterpiece also now the facility of renting bicycles,
Qatar Museums announced that Bike
collections of Islamic art and showcasing rentals for adults and children are now
available in MIA Park and are located near
extraordinary exhibitions, MIA shares the carousel. Rental tickets can be
purchased at the carousel portacabin (13).
knowledge, spreading curiosity,

understanding, and joy. MIA houses a

collection of artistic objects gathered from

around the Islamic world with a mission to

serve the cultural, artistic and social needs

of visitors (12).

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MUTHAF MUSEUM GARAGE GALLERY,
FIRE STATION
Muthaf museum was founded in
2010 and it’s located in Qatar foundation in The Fire Station sits at the heart of
the education city. This museum presents Doha’s flourishing art community,
modern art in Doha and modern Arab’s art. providing the perfect springboard for
It organises major exhibitions, both creativity, helping people take their passion
historical and experimental, and to the next level. The public gallery at the
large-scale education programs performing Fire Station, the Garage, is dedicated to
an important role as a centre for dialogue, new talent. It is a space for artists in
research, and a resource for fostering residence to display the fruits of their labor.
creativity. Mathaf hosts solo and group For the people of Doha, it is an opportunity
exhibitions by artists from the region, and to explore the freshest creative ideas. They
events that explore and celebrate modern can interact with artists in the early phases
and contemporary art (14). of their career; before they go on to build
profile externally (15).

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FACILITIES

MQAOTSAQRUSETATE FAOL RZTUBARAH

Established in 2011, Qatar’s State Al Zubarah fort serves as a pristine
Mosque, renamed Imam Muhammad Ibn example of a typical Arab fort built using
Abdul Wahab Mosque, is the largest in the traditional Qatari technique. The Coast
Qatar, fitting more than 30,000 worshippers Guard used the sturdy fort as a station until
for prayers. the mid 1980s when it was turned into a
museum to display findings uncovered in
The State Mosque is the most prominent the nearby Al Zubarah archeological area.
mosque in the country, not only because of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Qassim Al Thani
its size but also because it brings some of built the fort in 1938 on the ruins of an older
the leading Islamic scholars to Qatar to give castle that had been destroyed. It was
lectures and perform prayers, especially constructed with high, thick walls that
Friday prayers and Tarawih (non obligatory would last for countless decades and
extra evening prayers) during Ramadan. would serve to protect those inside (17).
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preserving some of the traditional Islamic
architectural elements. Enormous and
spacious, the mosque includes separate
praying and ablution for males and females,
three libraries, Quran memorizing area, a
minaret, large open outdoor prayer spaces
and parking (16).

AL THAKIRA SHEIKH FAISAL BIN
MANGROVES QASSIM AL THANI
MUSEUM
A large area of vegetation attracting
varied bird life, including flamingos and The Sheikh Faisal Museum was
herons, Al Thakira mangroves, lying just established in 1998, in the grand Qatari fort
north of the city of Al Khor, present a large at Al Samriya Farm with its distinctive,
expanse of natural greenery in sharp breath-taking exterior. Built of local stone,
contrast to the surrounding desert with traditional turrets the building is itself a
landscape. This area of vegetation with its collector's piece. Designed to preserve and
own ecosystem is notable for attracting display the extraordinary artifacts collected
resident and migrating bird life, including by Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim bin Faisal
flamingos and herons. A great way to Al-Thani, the building's return to historic
explore the mangroves is by kayak, Qatari architecture resonates against
available from several tour operators and modern day Doha. Sheikh Faisal is
specialist companies (18). dedicated to preserving and promoting
particularly Islamic heritage for the people
of Qatar and its international visitors.

Four themed collections have been built;
Islamic Art, Qatar Heritage, Vehicles and
Coins & Currency, comprising over 15,000
pieces from 4 continents. Each collection
contains further collections, making the
Museum a treasure trove of unique fossils,
scriptures, Islamic textiles, ancient
figurines, vintage cars, rare coins, as well
as the world's largest private collection of
armory (19).

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FACILITIES

DOHA CORNICHE ASPIRE PARK

The all-too familiar 7 Located at the Aspire Zone, this
kilometer-baywalk is a common destination massive green oasis lies hidden behind the
for anyone wanting to catch the weekend Villaggio Mall and Hyatt Plaza in Al Wa’ab
afternoon sun. Doha’s Corniche has plenty city. The park has different features as well
of things to keep you occupied: take a walk, such as beautiful fountains, playgrounds
use the fitness equipment or go on a short for children, and other fun features. It has
dhow trip around the bay for just a few the only lake in Qatar, a small hill which
riyals. If you’re out for a walk, this place is can be a good venue to bond with one's
still the best place to start. Park your car family, a coffee shop where different kinds
near the Museum of Islamic Art and walk of beverages can be bought, and various
your way down to the coffee shop down the kinds of trees, both rare and common. With
other side. Grab a cup and walk back (20). an eye to both the amusement for kids and
the activities of many sports-enthusiasts,
Aspire Park has provided the required
diversity for those who enjoy outdoor
activities (21).

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AQUA PARK FUWAIRIT BEACH
QATAR
The sea is calm, warm and shallow
Aqua Park, the premier water making it perfect for young children to
themed park in Qatar is located in the Abu practice their swimming skills, splash
Nakhla area, Qatar. around and explore the seabed. The
shallow water gets deeper very gradually,
The Park extends to an area of 50,000 which means that you can relax on the
Square meters with several attractive beach whilst looking out at your children,
features including: a giant wave pool, a lazy safe in the knowledge that there isn't a
river, an activity pool, a multiple slides sudden drop in depth. Older children and
complex, a family pool, a Spaceboat, a adults can venture a bit further and enjoy a
boomerango and an exotic village. The proper swim in the sea. Being a
Park is closed on Mondays (unless northeast-facing beach you won't catch the
mentioned otherwise). Saturdays are sunset here, but you could always pitch a
slotted for Families only. The rest of the tent and wake up just in time to watch the
days are open to all Public. Parking would sunrise. It is a popular camping spot and
be hassle free as a huge area is allotted for some lucky campers have reported seeing
parking (22). dolphins. Do not forget to take food and
drinks with you; as there are no
refreshment outlets nearby. If you haven't
had a chance to prepare a picnic, there are
plenty of good service stations en route
selling snacks and drinks (23).

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FACILITIES

AL MAROONA DOHA FORT
BEACH
This military fortress is located in
(French Beach) the heart of Doha and was built in 1927.
This fortress was eventually converted into
Situated on the northeastern tip of a museum, and now has exhibitions that
Qatar, just before Fuwairit Beach, Al feature wooden ornaments, old fishing
Maroona is a natural treasure trove; the equipment, oil paintings, and old
sand is soft and golden and the sea a big, photographs. The fort will make for a
warm paddling pool full of fascinating sea pleasant day out if you are looking to
life to explore: starfish, tiny hermit crabs, understand Qatar’s history and the
plenty of fish and even a turtle! Visitors may lifestyles of its occupants a little better. But
see jellyfish as well; the clarity of the water the most striking element of this fort is its
makes them very easy to spot (24). exterior. It is grand and formidable and
creates a sense of being surrounded by
something eerily powerful. This makes for
quite the experience. You will love the sight
of this beautifully intimidating building (25).

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AL KHOR PARK KHOR AL UDAID
BEACH
Considered as one of Qatar’s oldest
and largest parks, Al Khor Park re-opened Khor Al Udaid is considered as the
in 2016 after being closed for renovations desert marvel of Qatar and is located in a
since 2010. The 240,000 square meter park strategic location 80 km away in the
lies west of Al Khor municipality and south-east of Doha. The Khor Al Udaid
includes an aviary, a waterfall, a miniature Beach is very famous for its relaxing and
golf course and a battery-operated train tranquil environment where visitors can
that can hold up to 36 people. It also has a break away from the daily hassles of
restaurant, small cafeterias, a mosque, 26 everyday life, and can simply exile
bathrooms and a parking lot with 700 themselves and go aboard on a soul
spaces. The family park is open from 8 AM searching journey. The sea recedes by
to 10 PM, with Tuesdays being dedicated to nightfall and the beach becomes again a
ladies and children only. There is an entry desolate piece of land with its remarkable
fee of QR 5 per person above 9 years (26). sand dunes of various sizes as high as 40
meters. The crystal-clear waters are also a
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sand dunes, this beach also has long been
admired by the locals, who fondly call it as
the Inland Sea. The flora and fauna in the
site is diverse and is characteristic of what
we can find in the Arabian Peninsula. The
fauna in the Khor Al Udaid Beach are
varied which include the Arabian Oryx,
cormorants, terns, gulls, Arabian gazelles,
flamingos, turtles and Ospreys. Visitors
also can spot Migratory water fowls. The
flora components also an archetype of the
Arabian Peninsula and includes species
which are quite rare and regarded as
endangered (27).

FACILITIES

Four Seasons Hotel
Corniche St, Doha

Sheraton Hotel
Al Corniche St, Doha

Millennium Hotel
Jawaan Street, Al Sadd, Doha

InterContinental Hotel
West Bay, Doha

W Doha Hotel
Doha

Marriott Hotel
Ras Abu Aboud Street, Building 2, Street
920, Zone 28

Rotana Mall,
City Center Doha Shopping
Conference Centre, Doha

BALADNA FARM Shangri La
Conference Centre Street, Doha
Baladna farm is the first recent
Qataris farm that produces meat and dairy Ritz Carlton
products and locally sells them. Its located West Bay Lagoon, Doha
near to north of the city of Doha and
spreads over an area of 2.4 million sqm and The Torch
its open to the public. The farm has a Al Waab St, Doha
capacity to house 20,000 cows and provide
a safe haven for 10,000 Al-Awassi sheep Sharq
and 10,000 shami goats and Sannin Goats, Ras Abu Abboud St, Doha
which are the best breeds for the

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