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Facilities
1. AL KHOR PARK 4. AL MAROONA BEACH (French Beach)
Considered as one of Qatar’s oldest and Situated on the northeastern tip of Qatar, just
largest parks, Al Khor Park re-opened in 2016 before Fuwairit Beach, Al Maroona is a natural
after being closed for renovations since 2010. treasure trove; the sand is soft and golden and
The 240,000 square meter park lies west of Al the sea a big, warm paddling pool full of
Khor municipality and includes an aviary, a fascinating sea life to explore: starfish, tiny
waterfall, a miniature golf course and a hermit crabs, plenty of fish and even a turtle!
battery-operated train that can hold up to 36 Visitors may see jellyfish as well; the clarity of
people. It also has a restaurant, small the water makes them very easy to spot. (24)
cafeterias, a mosque, 26 bathrooms and a
parking lot with 700 spaces. The family park is
open from 8 AM to 10 PM, with Tuesdays being 5. FUWAIRIT BEACH
dedicated to ladies and children only. There is
an entry fee of QR 5 per person above 9 years. The sea is calm, warm and shallow making it
(26) perfect for young children to practice their
swimming skills, splash around and explore
the seabed. The shallow water gets deeper
2. AL THAKIRA MANGROVES very gradually, which means that you can relax
on the beach whilst looking out at your
A large area of vegetation attracting varied bird
life, including flamingos and herons, Al Thakira children, safe in the knowledge that there isn't
a sudden drop in depth. Older children and
mangroves, lying just north of the city of Al adults can venture a bit further and enjoy a
Khor, present a large expanse of natural proper swim in the sea. Being a
greenery in sharp contrast to the surrounding northeast-facing beach you won't catch the
desert landscape. This area of vegetation with
its own ecosystem is notable for attracting sunset here, but you could always pitch a tent
and wake up just in time to watch the sunrise.
resident and migrating bird life, including It is a popular camping spot and some lucky
flamingos and herons. A great way to explore campers have reported seeing dolphins. Do
the mangroves is by kayak, available from not forget to take food and drinks with you; as
several tour operators and specialist
companies. (18) there are no refreshment outlets nearby. If you
haven't had a chance to prepare a picnic, there
are plenty of good service stations en route
3. BALADNA FARM selling snacks and drinks. (23)
Baladna farm is the first recent Qataris farm
that produces meat and dairy products and
locally sells them. Its located near to north of
the city of Doha and spreads over an area of
2.4 million sqm and its open to the public. The
farm has a capacity to house 20,000 cows and
provide a safe haven for 10,000 Al-Awassi
sheep and 10,000 shami goats and Sannin
Goats, which are the best breeds for the
production of milk and meat. Also, Baladna
farm has different activities such as breeding
animals which are cows, goats and sheep.
Moreover, there is a family park facility where
children can enjoy their time. (28)
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