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| Al Khor |
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Located 50 kilometers north of Doha, Al Khor, which means “sea on three sides”, was, once upon a time, a pearling centre. Archaeological digs have uncovered remains and pottery dating back to 5600 – 5300 BC, linking Al Khor to the Ubaid civilisation.
As its name clearly suggests, the city is a bayside area (although the surrounding waters are pretty shallow like most other areas in Qatar, and they’re more fit for wading rather than swimming), with a harbour as well as areas where you could sunbathe, sit in the many shady areas which are provided by the many sun shelters, or play some sports by the seaside. |
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A lot of Al Khor is currently being renovated, so the city is at places dug up, but you can find quite a few things to do there. The harbours are buzzing with people and their fishing boats and markets, the mangrove swamps attract lots of birdwatchers. There are quite a few great beaches you can hang around at, you can visit some interesting mosques, as well as historic watchtowers which are located near the Corniche; so is the Al Khor Museum, which contains articles of historic interest from the region (however the museum’s not always open; call in advance).
There are several places to eat in Al Khor, and if you’re low on funds, you can get a decent meal for the very cheap price of 3QR at the portside cafeteria. |
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| If you feel like taking a trip outside of Al Khor, there are a couple things you can do. Salt marshes exist right outside the city, which you could cross to reach Al Thakira beach (you should note, though, that it won’t be a very easy job – for the adventurous only!). If you’re lucky, you’ll be able to catch a race at the Losail racing circuit (halfway between Doha and Al Khor); a number of races are held throughout the year. Finally, if you happen to be blessed with a tough car/jeep, you could visit the rock carvings at Jabal Jassiya. |
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