23 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Qatar - Atlas Obscura

Unusual Attractions in Qatar

Film City, Qatar

Film City

A creepy, deserted mock Arabian village in the middle of the Qatari desert.

Al Wukair Scrapyard

Some 20,000 dust-covered unwanted vehicles languish in the desert.

Musfur Sinkhole

Climb down into the largest sinkhole in Qatar.

Al Thakira Mangroves Forest

A mesmerizing wonderland of salt-encrusted tree branches and pencil roots.

Ash-Shahaniyah, Qatar

Al Shahaniya Camel Racetrack

Robot jockeys ride their humped mounts to victory as part of a 21st-century twist on an ancient desert sport.

National Museum of Qatar

The building is a gigantic piece of art inspired by the shape of a desert rose.

The Rugman of Doha

Exotic Persian and tribal rugs from some of the world's most dangerous places.

Umm Salal Muhammed, Qatar

Barzan Towers

These beautiful historic watchtowers were used for both scanning the desert for enemy invaders and observing the celestial world.

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Whole Roasted Camel

Typically reserved for special occasions, the massive meal can be bought for a hefty sum at restaurants in Qatar.

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