Teach Middle East Magazine May 2014 issue 1 vol. 1 | Page 24

Travel Featured

QUIXOTIC QATAR
By Richie Chin

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f you’re like me and want to utilise
the opportunity to visit as many
countries while living in the UAE,
one of the places to tick off of your
list is Qatar. Its proximity to the UAE
makes it one of those places where
you can easily hop on a plane after
work for a weekend city break. In fact,
it’s so close that it seems the captain
makes the announcement for landing
preparations shortly after take-off.

of the country. A quick drive through
the city revealed a number of older,
low-rise buildings. This juxtaposition of
architectural styles was like a symbol of
the country’s journey into modernity. I
couldn’t help but make comparisons to
Al Ain and Abu Dhabi City. The former
has a perceived sleepy town image,
while the other