Touring Qatar’s Capital – Doha
Enjoy the Arab Film Festival in DohaIt is not common to see an upcoming city with the vibrancy and sophistication that Doha has. Doha is the capital of Qatar and the country’s largest city by size. Its popularity grew after the Asian Games in 2006 and now there are frequent flights from London, Heathrow landing to the city.
Doha is famed for its goliath-like buildings which stand tall depicting the city’s confidence in rising from poverty. In the 20th century, the city depended solely on fishing and pearling. However, when the Japanese cultured pearls were introduced, the city and Qatar at large, suffered immense poverty. Now that history is embedded in the beautiful pearl monument in the city.
Far from the monument, there is the Museum of Islamic in the city that tells another story of its own. However, the City Center Mall with a fantastic architectural look is among the many buildings that bring a twist of modernity into the history of this city. These are the simple signs of Doha’s prosperity, growth and vision for better things to come.
If you visit the city in October, you may be part of the Doha Tribeca Film festival. This is the time when international film makers and lovers gather to spread awareness of the Arab culture, rich history and society. You can meet all the big names you can think of as they go about screening 35 films in all the major venues in this destination.
To reach Doha from your departure point, board a Qatar Airways direct flight to the city.
