Items | North of Qatar: Zubara Fort | Jumail Village | Thakhira Mangroves
North of Qatar: Zubara Fort | Jumail Village | Thakhira Mangroves
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Al Khor
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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This special tour will take you to the past of Qatar. From where it all began. The northern part of Qatar, which plays a great role in the country’s rich cultural history. Starting the tour with Al Khor’s harbor, the country's center for pearl diving & fishing in the old times. And old ship repairing and renovating yard. After that you will visit Al-Thakira mangroves. Which is one of the hidden gem of Qatar. AL THAKIRA MANGROVE FOREST IS among Qatar’s oldest and largest forests. And then you will visit Al Zubara Fort. A pristine example of a typical Arab fort.
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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
Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Dinner
Lunch
North of Qatar: Zubara Fort | Jumail Village | Thakhira Mangroves
(72) Reviews
Al Khor
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This special tour will take you to the past of Qatar. From where it all began. The northern part of Qatar, which plays a great role in the country’s rich cultural history. Starting the tour with Al Khor’s harbor, the country's center for pearl diving & fishing in the old times. And old ship repairing and renovating yard. After that you will visit Al-Thakira mangroves. Which is one of the hidden gem of Qatar. AL THAKIRA MANGROVE FOREST IS among Qatar’s oldest and largest forests. And then you will visit Al Zubara Fort. A pristine example of a typical Arab fort.
Al Khor is a coastal city in northern Qatar, located 50 kilometeres north of the capital, Doha. Al Khor was ruled by the Al Muhannadi, a tribe which consists of several Bedouin families.
Al Khor’s harbor, the country's center for pearl diving & fishing in the old times.And old ship repairing and renovating yard.
20 minutes
2
Purple Island - Al Khor Island
It is closely affiliated with Al Khor City, with both having been founded by the Al Muhannadi tribe. Like other coastal settlements in the area, its inhabitants historically relied solely on pearling and fishing for sustenance.
Together with Al Khor City, roughly 1,392 hectares of mangroves are found just off the coast, making the coastline between Al Thakhira and Al Khor City the most densely populated mangrove habitat in Qatar.
AL THAKIRA MANGROVE FOREST is among Qatar’s oldest and largest forests.
15 minutes
3
Al Zubara Fort
Al Zubara Fort is a historic Qatari military fortress built under the oversight of Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani in 1938.
This 20th century fort is the youngest and most prominent feature of the Al Zubarah Archaeological Site, a UNESCO World Heritage site.A pristine example of a typical Arab fort, its one-meter-thick walls warded off invaders and helped keep rooms cool during the hot summer.
The fort, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in recognition for its preservation and as a unique example of a formative period, is the perfect place for fans of Middle Eastern history to learn more about military life in Qatar in the 18th and 19th centuries.
30 minutes
4
Al Jumail
On the northwest coast of Qatar lies the small traditional village of Al Jumail. It was once inhabited by the Al Kubaisi family, and to date is a favourite weekend destination for local families since it represents their heritage, history, and ancestral roots. The village comprises a set of important traditional buildings, including a small mosque with its minaret still intact. This village dates back to the early nineteenth century and was still inhabited until the mid-twentieth century.
