12 Free Things to Do in Qatar. In this video I'm going to share 12 free things to do in Qatar
Hi everyone, my name is Elisa. Welcome back to my channel. When we first moved to Qatar
the impression that we got from a lot of people was that this is one expensive place to live in
and while that can actually be quite true to a certain extent, there are actually a lot of
free things that you can do with your family here that won't break the bank. So today i am
going to share with you 12 free things to do in Qatar along with our favourite spots. Number one
Beaches. There are so many open beaches to choose from, most are free but they lack facilities.
When it comes to free ones, we recommend Azerbaijani Beach and Fuwayrit beach but if you're after some
facilities I recommend the public beach as well as a municipality family beach at Al Wakra
they both have facilities and the latter also has three fantastic playgrounds to choose from
Number two. Corniche. The Doha Corniche is a waterfront promenade extending for seven
kilometers along the Doha Bay. Here there are multitude of places to pick from and enjoy
you can bring the kids bikes or scooters as well as everything you might need for a picnic
something that we learned here is that it is super common to bring along your own table and chairs
to public places. Our favourite place to stop here is Al Dafna park. The kids love the open space
and the paths by the water as well as racing down the hill. Our tip? Make sure to grab a cup of karak
from Poori and Karak at Sheraton Park and sit down at one of the many benches at Al Dafna Park.
Number Three. Parks. Qatar has invested a lot of money in parks in recent years so you are really spoiled
for choice here. Aspire park, Oxygen Park, Al Bidda Park and more. Our personal favourite though is MIA
Park or Mia park. They're all free and they all have bathroom facilities and car parking areas
if you do feel like traveling out though make sure to check out the Al Bayt park in Al Khor
The water features in this park really make it stand out
do make sure to bring some food to feed the local ducks
Number Four. Museums if you haven't yet visited all Qatar museums, general admission tickets
are actually free of charge for residents of Qatar as well for all children under 16. I think
museums are a fantastic place to visit during the hotter months and being free to residents
means that you can break up your visit into smaller ones to accommodate for the little ones
number five Zubara ruins and Fort. This is Qatar's largest UNESCO world heritage site located 100
kilometers from Doha. Al Zubara was a thriving pearl fishing and trading port and it is one of
the best preserved examples of an 18th and 19th centuries golf merchant towns. Here you can also
enter the Al Zubara fort which was built in 1938 and you can check out the exhibit where you can learn
more about the site, its history, environment and the preservation work being carried out. If you
can though, make sure to combine the visit to the National Museum of Qatar close to this outing as
there's actually an exhibit on the Al Zubara ruins here. Number six Lusail Marina. This is another
beautiful promenade you cannot miss. It makes for a fantastic outing for families and singles alike
There are three and a half kilometres of walking paths dotted with water fountains which are
inviting for the children for splashing. There are bathroom facilities and lots of parking. It
also has a huge variety of food trucks to choose from. To me the highlight though is the nighttime
view from its mostly new built skyline. Make sure to visit in the evening for a great atmosphere.
Number seven. Shopping malls. This might actually make for a funny free option as it can be easy to
spend lots of money here. However they truly are really handy places to visit during the hotter
months. They're free to enter and you can walk around and window shop all you like. They also have
a grocery store so you can get an affordable lunch or snack without having to spend big at a cafe.
Many have free wi-fi as well as well as bathroom facilities and food courts where you can hang out
Number eight. Katara Cultural Village. Family friendly and full of life with lots to explore
it houses many shops a huge variety of restaurants and cafes, the amphitheater, halls and galleries
gardens, a planetarium, Katara's golden masjid and the masjid of Katara also check out
their events calendar as there is often always something going on from concerts to festivals
Number nine. Souq Waqif. This iconic charming marketplace dates back at least 100 years
and it features traditional Qatari architecture here you're going to find a big variety of items
for sale from wares to traditional garments spices, crafts, souvenirs and much much more
there are also many restaurants and shisha lounges to choose from. It usually hosts a variety of art
galleries, events and concerts and of course don't miss the art installations throughout
the best part though is simply to wander through the alleyways which won't cost you a thing
i'll link my video on things to see near Souq Waqif so that you can make the most out of your visit here
Number 10 Souq Al Wakrah
A lovely marketplace directly placed on the waterfront, Souq Al Wakra resembles old
Qatari homes and villages and the shops are placed within each building with beautiful
courtyards and alleyways throughout. There's cafes and restaurants here
but you can also bring your own picnic and sit on one of the many benches by the sea
Number 11 get out of Doha. For the more adventurous make sure to check out my video on 11 things to do
outside of Doha. They are all free options and definitely worth visiting and lastly Number 12
Sunsets. Qatar has some magnificent sunsets and it's worth picking the perfect spot to watch
the evening roll in. Our favorite spot in the city is MIA Park. Head to the end of the park
and watch the city light up as the sun goes down. So i really hope that you have enjoyed this video
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