Dear my fellow Local Guide,
On July 8, 2024, I was traveling from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Dhaka, Bangladesh, to Lisbon, Portugal , via Qatar Airways. During the journey, I had a 16-hour layover in Doha, the capital of Qatar.
I applied for accommodation 5-6 days before departing from Dhaka. My pre-arranged stopover accommodation request was approved under Qatar Airways’ policy. After arriving at Hamad International Airport and completing all security procedures, I contacted the transfer desk. They verified my passport, boarding pass, and connecting flight, then provided me with a hotel room inside Hamad International Airport to stay in, along with a voucher for 200 Qatari Riyals. The name of my hotel is Oryx Garden Hotel.
Since I have enough time, I thought about how I could use it to explore the beautiful city of Doha.
So, I booked a Doha city tour with Discover Doha; it took about 4 hours to explore the beautiful downtown Doha. I probably paid 125 Qatari Riyals. And for the Qatar visa, it’s just a matter of whether someone has a Schengen Area’s permanent residence.
Explore the following popular attractions during Doha city tour.
*Katara Cultural Village
*The Pearl Island
*Museum of Islamic Art
*Souq Waqif Traditional Marketplace
Inclusions and What to Expect:
• Transportation in an air-conditioned coach
• Pick-up from Doha International Airport and drop-off after the tour
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Complimentary water
Please note that the weather in Qatar is extremely hot during the day, which is why I chose to stay on the coach for most of the tour, as I couldn’t bear the heat.
Following the recommendation from the hotel reception, I decided to have lunch at the Basta Qatari restaurant. I ordered the Qatari Lamb Biryani (Marget Jadeti), and it was delicious. I paid for my meal using the voucher they provided. This restaurant is located inside Hamad International Airport.
After completing my exploration of Doha, I added it to my list of traveled destinations for the 19th century. My next travel destinations include the USA, Canada, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. I hope to visit all of these countries by 2027.
