Doha tours and excursions

Desert safari

Travel Designer offer everything from dhow cruises and beach activities to visits to the Inland Sea. Escape the city and journey into the empty desert, careering up and down the sand dunes in specially modified 4-wheel drives. Some of the dunes are up to 150m (492ft) high, and after the white-knuckle dune bashing, the pace slows with a visit to Khor Al-Adaid (the Inland sea).

City Tours

Qatar International Tours run various tours of the city, taking in sights such as the Islamic Art Museum, Gold Souq and Souq Waqif. Their trips offer the chance to explore craft shops on foot and includes a drive to the Katara Centre and exclusive man-made island of Pearl Qatar.

Qatar International Tours

Al Shahaniya Camel Racetrack

One of the most popular forms of Qatari entertainment lies 30 minutes from Doha: camel racing, known as the 'sport of the sheiks'. Racing begins in October, with the main dates in April and May, but camels are trained each morning and visitors can watch them practice. It offers a casual, fun day out and opportunity to take some great photos.

Overnight Desert Excursion

Those looking to see a completely different side of Doha can take an overnight desert excursion and escape the city. This daily tour starts with a drive over the dunes with experienced drivers and ends with a night under the stars in the desert. The tour includes water and soft drinks, BBQ dinner and an Arabic breakfast, and requires a minimum of six people.