Qatar Attractions

It's really just an open space......

Advantages: Very clean and open - nice view of the bay
Disadvantages: Not many facilities nearby

...of aircraft in Doha. On the return flight, rather than connecting straight away, our work decided to have us actually spend the day in Doha instead, arriving into Doha in the morning and then fly back home later on in the evening. As we sell this destination it made sense for us to see some of the hotels and attractions here whilst the opportunity was there and so even though we were all very tired, the first thing they had us doing was a city tour ...
...the tour was the corniche. What is it? The corniche is an area along the seafront where you can stroll along and enjoy the modern and very clean surroundings. The area is very spacious and never too crowded. The Corniche is not far from the airport at all and makes the city of Doha very welcoming as you start to get into the city from the airport. What is there? The area has some places to buy food and drink and there are a couple of parks just ...

frankiecesca 29.01.2009 · Read full review
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Review of The Corniche, Doha

Doha International - oh so small

Advantages: ??
Disadvantages: Hardly any shops in Duty Free... No photography allowed.

Qatar (Doha International Airport is very small). The duty free gold inside is much more expensive than anything outside in the city and there are very few shops. There is no organised layout to the way people are taken to their flight and people may also get very mixed up with the flight boards changing irregularly and without notice. The toilets (men's) have holes in the floors downstairs but I think the upstairs toilets are better. While waiting ...
...the airport quite often. Be aware that you are not allowed to photograph the airport or planes, for security reasons. I think they don't allow batteries because they had some kind of sign saying that they were not allowed just before the metal-detecor. Who knows? You are also *NOT* allowed to take crystal into the country along with alcohol! + reciepts for any gold purchased should be kept in case you go to another country which ask you to prove ...

perera 28.11.2000 · Read full review
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Review of Doha, Qatar (DOH)

Needs Rebuilding

Advantages: Close to city centre.
Disadvantages: too small to at busy times

Doha Internatiol Airport is about 20minutes from the city centre,but then nothing in Doha is more than 30minutes from the centre. If you are hold a GCC pass port the imigration control is fast and efficient. If you are from anywhere else, particularly the Indian subcontinent then be prepared for a long wait! It gets even worse if they get more two flights arriving at the same time. Duty free is available at both arrivals and departures, but it is ...
...in Qatar is also 'duty free'. No alcohol available anywhere. Baggage reclaim is quick, but perhaps it only seems that way after waiting at immigration control. Be prepared for customs to confiscate any video tapes or DVDs, they will be checked by the censor and if they are deemed ok, you can collect them a few days later. Check-in facilities have recently been 'tarted up'. There si nice new marble floor, replacing the old black rubber tiles. Trouble ...

blobbyboy 05.07.2000 · Read full review
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Review of Doha, Qatar (DOH)