ARABIAN ADVENTURES QATAR

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1 ARABIAN ADVENTURES QATAR

2 Arabian Adventures Qatar As an inbound tour operator to Qatar, founded in 1987, Arabian Adventures Qatar was built on the vision of creating a business that would provide exceptional travel experiences for clients visiting Qatar. We at Arabian Adventures Qatar believe in the value of honesty, transparency and a positive attitude, consistently endeavoring to achieve and deliver the best experiences to our clients. We are constantly focused on one goal - to manage any program, whether it is for an individual traveler or a group of 1,000, with infinite attention to detail and unwavering commitment. Throughout our tours, you will discover this multifaceted country, a land of hospitality and cultural heritage combined with an immense development program. Offering sand, sea, city and beyond tour packages, we are proud to say that we have provided the most adventurous yet safest tours in Qatar. We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. - Aristotle

3 List of Services Charms of Doha Doha City Tour Doha City Tour Extension Desert Delights Half-Day Desert Safari Full Day Desert Safari Overnight Desert Safari Marina Magic Dhow Cruise with Lunch/ Dinner Fishing Trip Beyond The Ordinary Dukhan/ West Coast Tour Shahaniya Tour North of Qatar Tour Marhaba Doha Airport Transfers Hotel Booking

4 Qatar has been blessed with such beautiful scenic views. Every angle is a picturesque view. Arabian Adventures Qatar can take you to best locations in Doha so you can get acquainted with the culture and lifestyle of the locals. Doha City Tour Doha City Tour Extension

5 Doha City Tour The Pearl - Qatar, a Riviera style man-made island developed in an exclusive environment in Doha. It is the Middle East's most glamorous address, covering 400 hectares of reclaimed land and Qatar's first international urban development venture. Katara Cultural Village is the largest and the most multi-dimensional cultural project of Qatar. It is a place where people come together to experience the cultures of the world. With beautiful theatres, concert halls, exhibition galleries and cutting-edge facilities, Katara aims to become a world leader for multi-cultural activities. Drive by West Bay, a newly developed neighborhood and one of the most prominent districts of Doha. West Bay includes many modern buildings unlike other, older districts of Doha. Some of the tallest skyscrapers in Qatar are found in this area. Al Corniche - a 7km long, palm-fringed promenade and dual carriageway extends in a horseshoe shape around Doha Bay and the city's sea-front. It is lined with hotels, government buildings; lovely open, manicured parks with family facilities and public buildings such as museums and a library. People love to stroll along the corniche, taking in the twinkling sights of the city and the Arabian Gulf. Museum of the Islamic Art - an imposing building set on an artificial island off Doha's Corniche. The museum is dedicated to reflecting the full vitality, complexity and diversity of the arts of the Islamic world. It is a world-class collecting institution, which preserves, studies and exhibits masterpieces spanning 3 continents and 13 centuries. The building itself was designed by Architect I. M. Pei, designer of the Louvre in Paris. Souq Waqif is one of the most popular attractions in Doha. It houses a huge range of shops and is famous for its dried herbs and spices and incense that looks like rocks. You will also find jewellery, tailoring, embroidery and traditional Arabic clothing shops. Old-style swords, daggers and other various goods are also on display.

6 Doha City Tour Extension Dhow Port - The dhow is a traditional Arab sailing vessel with one or more lateen sails. They are primarily used along the coasts of the Arabian Peninsula, Pakistan, India, and East Africa. Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club - With state-of-the-art facilities, the Racing and Equestrian Club is one of the most enviable horse training centres in the world. Racing events take place every Thursday from October to May with over 40 race meetings held annually there is a sand track and a turf. Aspire Zone boasts some of the world s finest sport stadia and venues offering a unique sport, sports medicine, research and education, destination for the international sports industry. It successfully staged the 2006 Asian Games.

7 Desert Safari in Qatar is a must-do activity. Dune-bashing the white sand connected to the Inland Sea is a breathtaking experience. Truly you will find oasis in the desert. Arabian Adventures Qatar is a pioneer in this service. With expert drivers, we make sure that the guests will have a great and safe adventure. Half Day Desert Safari Full Day Desert Safari Overnight Desert Safari

8 OVERNIGHT FULL DAY HALF DAY Desert Safari Half Day (4 hrs) 9:00am to 1:00pm/ 2:30pm to 6:30pm Full Day (7 hrs) 9:00am to 4:00pm/ 2:30pm to 9:30pm Overnight -- 2:30pm to 8:00am of the next day Pick up guests from location Drive to Sealine Beach Resort to deflate tires Camel ride for only QR20 per hour (optional) Dune-bashing, roller coaster ride Visit the inland sea in Khor Al Udaid Stops for picture taking Watch the sunset (for afternoon trips) Stop at our Bedouin Camp Barbecue meal Swim in the warm sea beside our camp Sandboarding/ beach volleyball/ sheesha Sleep in our unique Bedouin camp Continental breakfast Drive back to Doha City Drop off guests to location Inclusives: Must-bring: Additional: Food (FD & ON only), beverage and full off-road insurance Camera, sunblock Camel rides are available at the Sealine Beach for only QR20 Shisha for only QR40

9 Arabian Adventures Qatar Desert Camp

10 Aside from the land tours, Arabian Adventures Qatar also offers boat trips that take guests for leisure sailing around the coast of Qatar. From traditional wooden dhows to simple fishing boats, our captains will make sure that all passengers will have a good time. Dhow Cruise with Lunch/ Dinner

11 Dhow Cruise with Lunch or Dinner Duration: 4 to 5 hours Maximum capacity: 35 pax Inclusives: Arabic barbecue meal and drinks Booking required 7 days prior to trip Progam: Boarding time Departure from Dhow Port Sail along the West Bay Coast going to the Safliya Island Free time for lunch/ dinner Swimming or partying (life vests available) Cruise back to Dhow Port Arrival Fishing Trip We are offering morning and afternoon fishing. For 4 hours, our captain can teach you the basics of fishing and let you enjoy the rest of the hours getting as many fishes as you want. We will be providing all the fishing materials and drink. By the time you dock back to Dhow Port, you will have nothing on your mind but how you will cook the fishes.

12 If you are interested to unfold the history and culture of Qatar, our Beyond the Ordinary tours will magically take you to each page. From the North of Qatar to the West Coast and the different camel and horse farms, we have different tours to cater your different interests. Dukhan/ West Coast Tour Shahaniya Tour North of Qatar Tour Dukhan/West Coast (5 hours) Tour The 18th century beauty of the West Coast has unveiled! Zekreet Fort is a historical landmark where you can find the astounding scenery among the dunes. The remarkable umbrella-shaped rock is one of the favorite subjects of photography. Visiting the Zekreet Peninsula is really an extraordinary adventure where you can find limestone rocks and the famous wildlife reserve. Also incldes visit to Richard Serra Sculpture. Enjoy the tour as`you explore the west coast of Qatar.

13 Shahaniya Tour ( (4 hours Visitors to Qatar get to see the natural surroundings of Shahaniya. Guests will also see the Sheikh Faisal Museum/Farm which is also located in Shahaniya. Also part of the itinerary is to visit the Camel Race Track, where robot jockeys ride the best breeds of camels and Al Dosari Zoo. North of Qatar Tour 4 1/2 hours. Al Zubara Fort/ Museum On the North- Western part of Qatar, is this little fort built on the ruins of an ancient fort, amidst the vast desert. It s an ancient fort turned into a museum now. This fort was originally built as a coast guard station. It was then rebuilt to what it looks like now through the aid of specialists with archeological and antiquity expertise Al Khor (also spelled Al Khawr) means "sea on three sides" in Arabic. Older than Doha but far smaller in size. Al Khor is located an easy 50 kilometres from the capital city, to the north of Doha. This former pearl fishing centre is currently under renovation beautifully manicured flower beds greet you as you drive in from the desert. Al Ruwais - A village of Qatar, the nearest to the top of the promontory, about 2 1/2 miles south of Ras Rakkan. It is inhabited by about 70 families of the Sadah tribe who own 18 pearl boats, 2 other sea-going vessels and 10 fishing boats; they also have 4 horses and 20 camels. There is a reef in front of the village within which the boats belonging to it anchor. The place is protected by a small fort with four towers, and drinking water is fetched from the Umm Dha'an well, 1 1/2 miles inland south of Ruwais

14 Dhow Ship Repair Yard witness the skillful men Assemble and repair the magical wooden dhows. Al Thakhira Mangroves is a habitat for the distinctive birds of the Middle East. It is the most unusual scenery you could find in Qatar. We also do: Airport Transfers Arabian Adventures Qatar Al Asmakh Street, Doha, Qatar P.O. Box 4476 Tel.: Fax: info@arabianadventures.com.qa