The State of Qatar is filled with possibilities – desert escapades and shopping extravaganzas; natural attractions and water sports; state-of-the art sporting facilities and historical museums; all combined with fine dining and luxurious accommodation.

• The Corniche in Doha – the picturesque palm tree-lined Corniche is flanked by rolling green lawns, banks of flowers, a medley of old and new buildings, hotels and landmark architecture;
• Al Rumaila Park – this family park lies on Doha Corniche. It has grass areas, children rides, a traditional village, restaurant and cafes;
• The Burzan Tower in Doha, dating back to the late 19th century, reflects traditional architectural style;
• The Clock Tower – located in the Old City Center;
• Islamic Art Museum  is the work of American Chinese origin I.M. Pei, who was responsible for the famous Pyramide du Louvre in Paris; as home to the world-class Qatar National Collection of Islamic Art, the museum showcases ceramics, metalwork, jewellery, woodwork and glass made in countries throughout the Islamic world, from medieval Spain to India and Central Asia;
• Qatar Oriental Museum – this museum showcases a rare collection of paintings dating back more than 200 years and depicting life in Egypt Morocco and Syria. They were painted by some oriental painters who lived in the Orient;
• The Qatar Photography Museum is the creation of the famous Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, houses photo and camera galleries,  as well as galleries for temporary  exhibition, workshops, a library, the headquarter of Qatar Photographic Society, a shop, a cafeteria and a restaurant;
• The Zoo – lies 20 km from Doha on Salwa Road. It has a varied collection of animals, reptiles and birds as well as a mini amusement park for children. The zoo opens daily from 3 to 7 p.m. and closes on Saturdays;
• The Entertainment City (the Kingdom of Aladdin) which lies in the West Bay has a rest house, an artificial lagoon, a theatre and a cafeteria;
• The City Center Doha – one of Qatar’s  most fashionable malls which has international brand-name stores, a large Starbucks and one of the few ice rinks in the Middle East;
• Sealine Beach Resort – situated 55 km from the capital, the resort offers a wide variety of rooms, villas and chalets – each with a sea view. It also has many sports & recreational facilities as well as a number of restaurants.
• The Souq Waqif – this market lies in the city center and it is now considered one of the most favored tourist attractions in Qatar by virtue of its many fine restaurant and cafes that suit all taste. The Market displays souvenirs, incense, perfumes and spices; tailoring, embroidery and jewellery shops and the most of traditional craft shops and objects;
• The Diplomatic Club is a prestigious club located in the West Bay area. It offers its members and guests luxurious facilities including a gymnasium for various sports activities, businessperson meeting hall, a multipurpose hall that accommodate up to 400 people, tennis and squash courts, a library, a beauty center and restaurants;
• Al Dana Club is situated inside Khalifa Complex for Tennis and Squash. It offers its members and guests many sports and recreational facilities such as outdoor and indoor tennis grounds, swimming pools and leisure services

The Cultural Village in Qatar (Katara), located in the West Bay area of Doha, covers a total of 1000000 sq m. It reflects the heritage of Qatar through traditional architecture that accommodates a large number of activities arranged in such a way as to reflect a historical and cultural theme throughout. Besides theatres, libraries, art galleries and museums the Cultural Village includes an amphitheatre, heritage centres and other academic facilities, along with retail outlets, coffee shops and market areas.

These are only a few places in Qatar which deserve to be visited.

For more information use the link below:
 www.qatartourism.gov.qa
 
Qatar Airways – a world’s 5 star airline, with direct flights between Doha and Bucharest, was inaugurated in January 2011 and it is currently operating 4 flights per week: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

Regus City Centre 17, C.A. Rosetti Street Bucharest, Sector 2 Tel:  021 527 0447 Fax: 021 527 0310  qatarairways.com

The prefix of the State of Qatar is: + 974 / 00974

 THE DRIVING LICENCE

To obtain a temporary Qatari driving license one must personally apply to the Driving License Section at Madinat Khalifa Traffic Department within seven days since the arrival in Qatar. You will need photocopies of your valid national driver’s license and your passport, together with the originals, three (3) passport-sized photographs and QR150 / 45$. The relevant application form must be signed and stamped by your sponsor in sign of confirmation that he will allow you to drive. Temporary Qatar driving licenses are valid for three (3) months, but can be extended by request.

 

Ritz Carlton Hotel 6 * Tel: 44848000 – Fax: 44848484 E- mail: rcdoha@qatar.net.qa URL: www.ritzcarlton.com
Sharq Village& Spa Hotel   5 *           Tel: 44256666 - Fax: 44256660           URL: www.sharqvillage.com
Four Seasons Hotel Doha    5 *           Tel: 44948888 -  Fax: 44948282           URL: http://www.fourseasons.com/doha/
Grand Regency Hotel    5 *           Tel: 44343333 - Fax: 44343444           URL: www.grand-regency.com E- mail: info@grand-regency.com
Doha Sheraton Hotel         5 *         Tel: 44854444 –Fax: 44832323 E- mail: sheraton.doha@sheraton.com URL: www.sheraton.com/doha
Doha Marriott Gulf Hotel 5 * Tel: 44298888 – fax: 44298804 E- mail: Marriott@qatar.net.qa URL: http://www.marriott.com/
Doha Intercontinental Hotel    5 *    Tel: 44844444 – Fax: 44839555    E- mail: doha@interconti.com    URL: www.intercontinental.com
Ramada Hotel    5 *    Tel: 44417417 – Fax: 44410941    E- mail: ramada@qatar.net.qa    URL: www.hotelinefoplus.com/doha/ ramadadoha3.htm
Moevenpick Tower & Suites Hotel    5 *    Tel: 44966600 – Fax: 44966600    E- mail: tower.doha@moevenpick.com    URL: www.moevenpick-doha-tower.com
Al Sultan Hotel    5 *    Tel: 44722666 – Fax: 44721472
Millennium Hotel    5 *    Tel: 44247777– Fax: 44341774    E- mail: reservation.doha@mill-cop.com    URL: www.Millennium.hotel.com
Mercure Doha Palace Hotel     4 */ de lux     Tel: 44462222- Fax: 44439186     E-mail: mercuredoha@qatar.net.qa     URL: www.mercuredoha.com
Rydges Plaza Hotel (Doha)        4 *        Tel: 44385444 – Fax: 44385445        E-mail: reservation-doha@rydges.com        URL: www.rydges.com
Movenpick Hotel        4 *        Tel: 44291111 – Fax: 44291100        E- mail: hotel.doha@movenpick.com        URL: www.movenpick-doha.com
Oasis Hotel & Beach Club 4 *                Tel: 44424424 – Fax: 44327096       E-mail: oasis@oasishotel-doha.com       URL: www.oasishotel-doha.com
Al Bustan  Hotel          4 *                Tel: 44328888 – Fax: 44436111                E-mail: albustan@qatar.net.qa
Al-Sadd Merweb  Hotel        4 *        Tel: 44471111– Fax: 44471117