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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Qatar

29 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Qatar

Updated February 4, 2025

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Unusual Attractions in Qatar

Film City

Film City, Qatar

Film City

A creepy, deserted mock Arabian village can be found in the middle of the Qatari desert.

Al Wukair Scrapyard.

Qatar

Al Wukair Scrapyard

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

Qatar

Musfur Sinkhole

Climb down into the largest sinkhole in Qatar.

Qatar

Al Thakira Mangroves Forest

A mesmerizing wonderland of salt-encrusted tree branches and pencil roots.

National Museum of Qatar.

Doha, Qatar

National Museum of Qatar

The building is a gigantic piece of art inspired by the shape of a desert rose.

Souq Waqif

Doha, Qatar

Souq Waqif

Qatar's oldest market can trace its origins back more than a century.

Al Shahaniya camel racetrack.

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.

An unimpressive storefront hides an astonishing hoard of treasures.

Doha, Qatar

Kashmir Handicrafts Emporium

Home of the infamous Rug Man of Doha.

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