Qatar is a fascinating destination which offers the visitor the chance to see a world-class city, Doha, in the making.
The 7-km long Doha Corniche is lined with flower beds, palm trees and planted grass. Once completed, the city will accommodate , people. The currently-under-construction Lusail Stadium will be used for the opening and final games of the World Cup. The money being spent on the World Cup is part of the larger and more ambitious Qatar National Vision QNV , a development plan for the future which details ambitious goals for environmental, social, human and economic development in the coming decades.
The giant Pearl on the Corniche pays homage to the days of Pearl Farming. Buildings all over Doha, such as the Tomado Tower, feature the standard silhouetted image of the Emir of Qatar. Beyond the capital, the countryside and regional centres are also being transformed with huge infrastructure and construction projects. Eight-lane, fully lit, dual highways criss-cross the empty desert, linking Doha to regional centres.
The northern city of Al Khor will serve as one of the host venues for the World Cup with a new stadium and supporting infrastructure currently under construction.
Al Zubarah fort aglow in the afternoon sunlight. One sight not to be missed is the stunning desert fortress of Al Zubarah , which is located on the north-west coast, a 90 minute drive north of Doha. A sail on a dhow in Doha harbour shows the comradery shared between the Emirs of Kuwait and Qatar.
