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Airport
Doha International Airport is 8 km south-east of the city. Flight time from London is 7 hrs 15 mins. Do not attempt to bring in any alcohol or pork products. These will be confiscated, as will any pornographic material. The terminal facilities include car hire, a bank, a restaurant and duty-free shopping.
Airport to City Centre
Take one of the distinctive orange and white taxis – there are no regular buses. Expect to pay about QR15 for the 15-min trip, though taxi rates are doubled after 2100. Make sure you always check that the driver sets the meter when you get in, just in case. White limousines are also available, at QR40 per hour. Better still, by prior arrangement, the large hotels will send transport to pick you up. Sometimes a lift can be caught with a minibus serving another hotel. There is a limousine service, which is very reasonably priced and can be arranged from the hotels.
Orientation
Doha is situated halfway down the east coast of the Qatar Peninsula. The country’s natural tongue is Arabic, but English is understood – a throwback to the period 1917-1971 when Qatar was a British protectorate. The main highways are the four ring roads which circle the city. These are called Ring Roads A, B, C and D – the last being the furthest out. As with all Gulf cities, the Corniche runs along the coast and acts as the city’s principal seaboard. At the eastern end it swings inland to join the C Ring road. The new E Ring Road is now open. The airport road is Al-Matar St, which becomes Grand Hamad St inside the A Ring road. The commercial district lies between Jabr bin Mohammed St and Grand Hamad St, Corniche and Al bin Abdulla St. Gulf Finance and Exchange Company, Standard and Chartered Bank and the Qatar National Bank are all located in this area. A newer commercial area has been established along the Corniche near the Sheraton Doha. This was prompted by the move of the major gas and oil companies into the area and the continuous building of high-rise offices. This area now houses the head offices for Q-Tel, Ras Gas, Qatar Gas, Mobil, Total, Philips Petroleum and Qatar National Hotels. 
Excursions
Palm Tree Island: 10 mins by dhow from the Qatar National Hotels Company jetty, the island provides a restaurant and café. Relax with the shaded cabanas, sun loungers, a small swimming pool and shallow waters. 
Khor Al Adaid: Also known locally as the Inland Sea. This is an area of outstanding beauty surrounded by crescent-shaped dunes, some up to 60 m high, located about 80 km south of Doha on the south-east coast. Unfortunately it can also be covered in waste from frequent untidy visitors. However, do not let this put you off, as the scenery is quite breathtaking. The bluest of seas and views of Saudi Arabia make it a great photographical area. Local tour companies organise both day trips and overnight camps, with picnics and barbecues and the opportunity to ride a camel or even go sand-skiing. 
Doha Golf Club: Situated to the north of the city is this 18-hole championship course, along with a floodlit nine-hole course and practice facilities. The 150-hectare site is complete with lakes, cacti and natural desert tracks and the Qatar Masters is played here every Mar. The clubhouse has a new bar and a wonderful Mediterranean restaurant, both open to non-members. Weds and Thurs are disco nights in the Oasis lounge. The Club is situated in the West Bay area, 7 km along the route to Khor Al Adaid. 
Al Shahaniyah Camel Race Track and Oryx Farm: Take a trip this attraction in the west of Qatar. You’ll find hundreds of tiny Sudanese boys and their trainer fathers exercising a similar number of camels in preparation for the hotly contested races, or if you’re lucky, experience an actual race. The track is huge and something along the lines of the track in Dubai. The oryx farm is a woody sanctuary for the protection and breeding of endangered Arabian species. You’ll need a special permit to visit: let the tour company arrange things for you.
Getting Around                        Boka flyg -  Queensway Travel
It is quite normal for hosts to provide a car and driver for guests’ use round the clock. If this is not the case, official taxis are metered, orange and white in colour and carry black and yellow licence plates. They are found in the street or ranked outside the major hotels and airport at all times of the day. While the ride can be a little bumpy, a flat rate of QR2 – with a ten minute journey totalling around QR7 – makes any discomfort worthwhile. Otherwise fares accord to a rate card which doubles at night (2100-0500) and also regardless of the time of day if you’re travelling outside the city limits, eg to Dukhan. Some drivers do not know the roads as well as they should, so it’s worth finding out the nearest landmark to your destination or the area it is in. Please be aware, too, that a taxi will stop exactly where you stand, regardless of other traffic. Accidents caused in this way are not uncommon! Always sit in the back of the taxi, regardless of your gender, as some drivers might view your sitting in the front seat as an invitation. For those who prefer to travel in style, hire of an air-conditioned Limo is QR40 per hour/per 50 km, or you can choose to pay QR2 per km. The drivers speak good English, are very helpful and have extensive knowledge of the roads in Qatar. Weds and Thurs nights (weekends) are usually very busy; it is sensible to book these nights in advance. New legislation introduced in Feb 2002 makes the wearing of seat belts compulsory for the driver and front seat passenger(s) on all roads in thstate.
What to see
Qatar National Museum: Situated at the eastern end of the Corniche, this handsome white palace is a fine example of traditional Arabic architecture. It dates from 1901 and was built as a residence for the then ruler Sheikh Qassim bin Mohammad Al Thani. In 1972 Emir Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani commissioned its restoration and conversion into the country’s national heritage centre. The complex comprises six separate museums, which explain how Qatari people lived before the oil rush. The function of each room in a typical Qatari house is explained, plus the mechanics of wind towers. On the Corniche at the junction of Al Muthaf St. 
Ethnographical Museum: Worth a visit just to photograph the exterior. It is one of the country’s last remaining old buildings to feature a badghir (windtower).
Al Koot Fort (Doha Fort): This attractive Moorish-style fort is heavily decorated with gypsum carving and houses small exhibits of weaving, woodcarving, painting and other local crafts. 
Al Bida Park: Well worth a stroll around this beautifully landscaped area on the Corniche. Small shops, a water feature and children’s play area are housed in this large expanse of greenery. Plans for further commercialisation of this park are in progress and will include more shops and attractions.
Shopping                         Boka flygstol   Queensway Travel
Doha has a number of modern shopping centres which have sprung up in recent years, including the Mall, which is centrally located and features JC Penney, McDonalds and leading local outlets. A new rival to the Mall is the Landmark Shopping Centre on Al Shamal Rd in the north. Although not as central, it has over 70 modern and mostly multinational retail outlets, including MandS, BHS, Monsoon and Mango, plus Qatar’s first Starbucks Café, the familiar Opera Café, a large food court, a multiplex cinema and a vast range of video games.
Where to walk
Walk along the Corniche down by the dhow harbour and through Waqif souk. The harbourfront is always bustling: watch local experts engaging in Al kolafa, the time-honoured Gulf skill of boat caulking. The Waqif souk is one of the biggest in the Gulf. From the harbour, walk down Grand Hamad St and take any of the small roads off to the right. These alleys are crammed with commercial outlets of all sizes and varieties. Afterwards, head for the parking lot at Al Najada St and the entrance to the Ethnographical Museum. 
Weather and Climate
Summer (Jun-Sept) is very hot and entirely rain-free, with temperatures regularly soaring past 40°C. Winter is much cooler, with sporadic rainfall in Dec and Jan making the desert bloom. Spring and autumn are brief but glorious seasons with clement weather and lower humidity.