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Take a stint into the desert. You can spend a night in luxury Arabian tents or pitch your own, eat local food and sleep under the stars. Visit Doha's Souq Waqif for a sense of the old world. The souq is a maze of shops bursting with fabric, spices, sweets, souvenirs and art. Stroll along the Doha Corniche which stretches Persian Gulf in the West Bay from the Sheraton Hotel to the Museum of Islamic Art. For an unobstructed view of the city skyline, hop on a dhow. At night they are lit up and have an interesting selection of music blaring out, so feel free to bring your own tunes. Situated just off the Corniche, the museum looks like it is floating on water from some angles. The Museum of Islamic art, Situated just off the Corniche. Calligraphy, Islamic patterns, jewelry and textiles from three continents make up its vast collection, with some of the items dating from the 7th to 19th century. The museum also features high profile rotating exhibits year round. Discover Qatar's cultural history at the restored Al Zubarah Fort and surrounding archaeological works, Qatar's first UNESCO World Heritage Site. An iconic spot, the Mangroves of Al Thakira is a large area of greenery and water with its own ecosystem in an otherwise sandy, scorching desert. Katara Cultural Village is the gem of Qatar's art and culture scene. A maze of passages and waterways meander through here, revealing spaces for artists, filmmakers and photographers.
