26/10/2022
Doha, Qatar 🇶🇦
What a great alternative to Dubai or Abu Dhabi for a Middle Eastern stopover.
We had 2 nights at the end of our trip and stayed in the Souq Waqif marketplace area at the Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels - Al Mirqab. The Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels by Tivoli are a collection of 8 exquisite hotels in the marketplace all within walking distance around the Souq. The souq sells traditional garments, spices, handicrafts, and souvenirs. It is also home to restaurants and sh**ha lounges with a traditional Arabic feel.
Across the water is the bustling city with modern buildings forming a stunning skyline especially after dark when the buildings light up. There are shopping malls and all the classic hotel chains to choose from.
No visit to the Middle East is complete without a dune bashing, sandboarding, camel riding, falcon holding experience (my fear of birds was at an all time high during this the photo is proof 😂). What a fun adventure this was the drive is about an hour from the city and a great way to spend a morning or afternoon.