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.

Musfur Sinkhole

Climb down into the largest sinkhole in Qatar.

Al Wukair Scrapyard

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

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.

Kashmir Handicrafts Emporium

Home of the infamous Rug Man of Doha.

Al Jassasiya Petroglyphs

A staggering number of rock carvings in an abandoned quarry.

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