The Middle East has become a Golfing mecca in many respects with perfect year-round growing conditions and the opportunity to expand the game throughout. As a nation, Qatar is gradually moving more and more Tourism into the state and sharing its wealth amongst Tourists looking for something a little different, discover the age-old Souks with their layers of aromatic spices inviting the modern world to share in their everyday history and traditions.

How Do I Get to Qatar?

The National Airline Qatar Airways has the best frequency of flights into Qatar than any other airline with services operating from Edinburgh, Birmingham, Manchester, and London Heathrow with a flight time of just under seven hours into the new modern Hamad International Airport which opened in 2014.

What Is There To Do In Qatar?

Qatar is and has been an undiscovered destination this is now gradually changing with an influx of Tourism, Qatar is a very safe country with an extremely low crime rate. The Pearl, an island adjacent to Doha Harbour has been built spanning four kilometers and is the first place that foreign national can purchase a Residential property. The Pearl is an extensive development and with over 100 shops, bars, outlets, car dealerships, and 5 Star Hotels, it is the new fashionable place to live. Drive out into the Desert on a 4 x 4 Safari, a day out dune bashing is an exhilarating experience and one once experienced will be memorable for all the right reasons.

Where Can I Go Shopping in Qatar?

For those looking for a little more bit more of a relaxing time then we highly recommend the Museum of Islamic Art with artifacts including textiles, calligraphy, and jewelry all dating as far back as the 9th century. For those looking for a shopping bargain why not visit the Souq Waqi and visiting the myriad of stalls all selling their wares, always ready to strike a deal with traveling tourists.

Getting Around in Qatar?

Getting around Doha is not a problem. The easiest and most efficient form of transport is still the Taxi, all hotels will have preferential suppliers looking after their guests, and many hotels also offer limousine services. The Karwa bus service is also very efficient and has a frequency of around every 15 – 20 minutes and operates on all of the major routes, whilst in West Bay, you can travel to and from the length of it with the complimentary West Bay shuttle.

Where Can I Play Golf in Qatar?

Golf, which now has a great base here in Qatar, features two European Tour Standard golf clubs: the established Doha Golf Club and Education City Golf Club. The Doha Golf Club opened in 1997 and has hosted the European Tour Qatar Masters from 1998 onwards, only to be replaced in March 2020 by the new Educational City which opened in 2018.

All-in-all, an ideal all-round golfing destination with 60 holes of golf spread over the two golf clubs and facilities second to none.