TRAVEL TIPS: Doha, Beyond Skyscrapers & Shopping Malls

In recent years, the Middle Eastern country of Qatar has become a major world power, and its capital Doha is a metropolis, complete with massive geometric skyscrapers that light up the Qatari sky at night. Thanks to the discovery of oil in this small country, located on the Arabian Peninsula, Doha has been transformed into a modern, stylish, and important city. Doha is probably best known for being the home of the media powerhouse Al Jazeera, and for its luxurious shopping malls and high-end stores. Yes, Doha is a center of wealth and power, but don’t let that intimidate you! When your ship docks in the port of Doha, you’ll quickly find that Doha is not only rich in oil, but in culture and history too. Revel in Doha’s current grandeur and explore its incredible past.