Postcards Fall 2023 US | Page 58

CRUISE
DOHA
On the Persian Gulf coast in the east of Qatar , Doha is the country ’ s capital and most populated area . Its skyline is constantly changing , with traditional souks sitting next to modern shopping malls and towering skyscrapers . Souq Waqif is one of the most atmospheric stops to make in the city — it was once the trading hub for local Bedouins and merchants . Today , traditional garments , spices , souvenirs and trinkets are sold throughout the marketplace , with cafes and restaurants scattered around , too . The Falcon Souq neighbors Souq Waqif , while on the next road along there ’ s Gold Souq , with one of the largest clusters of gold jewelery stalls in Doha .
Closer to the coast along the waterfront , stroll through MIA Park , one of the greenest spaces that you ’ ll find here — rent a picnic basket to fill with goods from nearby cafes and perch under a tree in the park to catch the sea breeze .
For a culture hit , stop by the Museum of Islamic Art , which holds one of the largest collections of Islamic art in the world . For more art and culture , head to the National Museum of Qatar — the one mile of galleries are split into three sections : Beginnings , Life in Qatar and Building the Nation .
With the desert close by , there ’ s also space for adventure during a trip to Doha , including sandboarding , desert sunsets , quad biking , safaris and dune bashing .
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