Things to do in Zekreet

Dukhan Public Beach

Dukhan Beach

This expansive beach has soft, fine sand, where you can collect seashells, surf, and sunbathe, making it a great place to enjoy your holiday.

Zekreet Beach

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Museum of Islamic Art

Located on an artificial island off the coast of Doha, the Museum of Islamic Art showcases the fine arts and crafts of Islam in a grand and imaginative way. The museum showcases the changing paths of Islamic art over 1400 years, including paintings, glasswork, metalwork, ceramics, textiles and manuscripts covering important periods such as Mughal and Safavid. The museum's unique exterior shape quickly made it a Doha icon, consisting primarily of simple white limestone, a main building with a unique geometric shape, a wing and a large courtyard. The main building is five stories high, including ceramic craft exhibition area, glass craft exhibition area, textile exhibition area, etc. The history of the exhibits spans from the 7th century to the 19th century, and some of them can be called treasures of Islamic art. Among the most prized are the 9th-century white ceramic bowls and the 10th-century bronze fountain heads in the shape of ewes.

Dukhan Recreation Club

Dukhan Water Sports Club

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National Museum of Qatar

The Qatar National Museum, designed by Jean Nouvel, opened on March 28, 2019. Embark on a one-of-a-kind journey to discover Qatar's rich cultural heritage and rich history.

Ras Abrouq

Zekreet Rock Formation

The wind-eroded limestone on Qatar's west coast creates a lunar-like landscape that provides a lot of fun for tourists and residents alike. The fascinating area around Cykrit and the isolated Ras Abulauk peninsula is renowned for its pristine sandy beaches, wild deer sanctuary and wind-eroded mushroom-shaped limestone crescent formations. Tourists can climb the rock formations to get a better view of the Qatar Peninsula. It's a popular spot for travelers looking to enjoy a picnic or camp overnight, with a spectacular sunrise or sunset view.

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Souq Waqif

Souq Waqif is a historic traditional market in Qatar that preserves Arab architectural styles, such as mud walls and traditional doors and windows, with winding alleys that offer a glimpse into local life. The market is filled with shops of various specialties. Spice stalls display saffron, dried black lemons, and various spices, each with its own distinct colors and aromas. The Gold Souq showcases traditional headpieces, multi-layered necklaces, and other gold jewelry, while handicraft shops sell pearl jewelry, wood carvings, and other handmade goods, with some shop owners even sharing stories of the local pearling industry. The Falcon Souq is a distinctive area here, where visitors can observe falcons up close, learn about related equipment and traditional falconry culture, and the market even houses a dedicated falcon hospital. Nearby camel pens and stables showcase camels and Arabian horses. The market offers a rich variety of goods, from footwear and antiques to woven fabrics, blankets, wooden furniture, and glass decorations, all reflecting the connection between local traditional crafts and daily life. Dining venues are located around the central courtyard, where you can taste local snacks. After nightfall, the street lights and cafes create an atmosphere different from that of the daytime.