Embark on a desert adventure in Qatar’s western region, where you’ll witness camel racing, explore Mushroom Rocks, and encounter Richard Serra’s captivating art installations.
Embark on a desert adventure in Qatar’s western region, where you’ll witness camel racing, explore Mushroom Rocks, and encounter Richard Serra’s captivating art installations.
- Al Shahaniya Racetrack - A cherished regional sport, the inaugural professional camel races in Qatar took place in 1973 with 300 camels competing. Currently, these races occur at the Al Shahaniya Camel Racing Track, situated an hour northwest of Doha. Here, spectators can observe young camels training alongside seasoned ones. The venue hosts both…
- Al Shahaniya Racetrack - A cherished regional sport, the inaugural professional camel races in Qatar took place in 1973 with 300 camels competing. Currently, these races occur at the Al Shahaniya Camel Racing Track, situated an hour northwest of Doha. Here, spectators can observe young camels training alongside seasoned ones. The venue hosts both national and international competitions, offering visitors the opportunity to experience these thrilling events.
- Zekreet Fort Ruins - Initially constructed for defensive purposes, Zekreet Fort was made entirely from faroush stones, or beach rocks. The fort was designed in a rectangular shape, with towers added later at each corner to enhance its fortification.
- EAST-WEST / WEST-EAST by Richard Serra - Richard Serra enriches the desert landscape with the remarkable East-West/West-East sculpture, bringing art to the public. Serra’s public art is motivated by a desire to remove sculpture from its pedestal and place it in public spaces. He believes the essence of his work comes from viewer interaction, always considering the audience, while acknowledging that he cannot predict their interpretations.
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tea and coffee
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tea and coffee
Embark on a journey to the mystical western region of Qatar, a place where the barren desert conceals awe-inspiring natural and man-made wonders ready for exploration.
Our exploration starts from Qatar’s cultural backbone, the Camel Racing Track, an opportunity to experience the impressive speed and elegance of these royal animals as they race across the…
Embark on a journey to the mystical western region of Qatar, a place where the barren desert conceals awe-inspiring natural and man-made wonders ready for exploration.
Our exploration starts from Qatar’s cultural backbone, the Camel Racing Track, an opportunity to experience the impressive speed and elegance of these royal animals as they race across the dusty plains competing for success. You’ll gain knowledge about the deep-seated tradition of camel racing in Qatar.
Next, we head to the fantastical Mushroom Rocks, a geological wonder crafted by thousands of years of wind and sand. These unique sandstone formations, akin to massive mushrooms, project out of the desert floor, casting fantastic silhouettes over the desert environment.
On our journey, you’ll also come across elements from the renowned artist Richard Serra’s distinctive artistic work. Drawing inspiration from the enormous desert and the interplay of space, these enormous, weather-beaten steel structures provide a contemplative contrast to the natural landscape
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