Items | Doha: West Coast Tour , Richard Serra Sculpture, Zekreet
Doha: West Coast Tour , Richard Serra Sculpture, Zekreet
(70) Reviews
Ash-Shahaniyah
Important Information
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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The 18th century beauty of the West Coast has unveiled! Zekreet Fort, a historical landmark where you can find the astounding scenery among the dunes. The remarkable umbrella-shaped rock is one of the favorite subjects of photography. Visiting the Zekreet Peninsula is really an extraordinary adventure where you can find limestone rocks and the famous wildlife reserve. Enjoy the tour as you explore the west coast of Qatar
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Doha: West Coast Tour , Richard Serra Sculpture, Zekreet
(70) Reviews
Ash-Shahaniyah
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The 18th century beauty of the West Coast has unveiled! Zekreet Fort, a historical landmark where you can find the astounding scenery among the dunes. The remarkable umbrella-shaped rock is one of the favorite subjects of photography. Visiting the Zekreet Peninsula is really an extraordinary adventure where you can find limestone rocks and the famous wildlife reserve. Enjoy the tour as you explore the west coast of Qatar
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Itinerary
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Al Shahaniya Racetrack
Remote-controlled, toddler-sized robot jockeys, clothed in colourful racing silks delight locals and tourists, as they ride the lanky mammals across the sandy track. Racing camels can run at speeds of up to 40 mph in short sprints and may continue at 30 mph for as long as an hour. The operator applies the whip antenna, commands the jockey to pull on the reins, and shouts encouragement to the camel via a built-in speaker.
30 minutes
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Zekreet Fort Ruins
The crumbling ruins of Zekreet Fort appear to be ancient, but the site was built only 200 years ago, perhaps by the pirate leader, Raḥmah ibn Jābir al-Jalāhimah. It was used for just a decade or two. Visit Zekreet Fort to see how Qatar’s sun, sand, winds and occasional rains have reduced the structure to an outline of the former fortification. Walk around the fort’s typical square shape. Note its corner towers including three circular in shape and one square.
45 minutes
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EAST-WEST / WEST-EAST by Richard Serra
THIS BREATHTAKING SCULPTURE IN THE BROUQ NATURE RESERVE SPANS OVER A KILOMETRE AND COMPRISES FOUR STEEL PLATES, EACH OVER FOURTEEN METRES IN HEIGHT. TO GUARANTEE PERFECT ALIGNMENT, SERRA EXAMINED THE TOPOGRAPHY OF THE LAND AND BEAUTIFULLY ENHANCED THE VAST, DESOLATE SPACE IN THE HEART OF THE DESERT. THE RESULT IS SPECTACULAR AND ALTHOUGH MODERN, TIMELESS.
