This is a landmark dating back to the Ottoman colonization of Doha. It was built in the 1800s. Originally this fort served as a prison. It was restored in the 1970s and since then houses a museum showcasing Qatari history. Qatari paintings and arts and crafts are on display here. Exhibits include Bedouin handicrafts, gypsum and wooden ornaments, fishing equipment and boats, historical photos...
This museum houses a number of materials and the original boats from Thor Heyerdahl’s famous expedition, which attempted to prove that South Americans could have inhabited the Polynesian Islands by raft thousands of years ago. The museum has several interesting features, among them a cave tour and a water exhibit with a ten meter shark. Open year round, this museum is worth a visit. Address: B...
The Burj Kalifa is the tallest manmade structure on Earth, and is a must see for anyone visiting Dubai. Quite literally – it’s hard to miss. The $1.5 billion tower, part of the larger $20 billion Downtown Dubai Project, was completed in December 2009 after six years of construction. It stands an astounding 828m tall, more than 200m taller than its closest rival, with 163 habitabl...
If you long for ditching the city with all its clutter and enjoy a serene yet adventurous experience then the desert balloon expedition would be the perfect choice, as you get to enjoy a ride over the magical yellow sand dunes of the desert. The balloon takes off from a desert oasis located north of Al Ain, rising early aiming to watch a dazzling sunrise from up – but keep in mind, they don’t g...