Life in Qatar

Best budget breakfast spots around Doha.

25 November, 2021

Best budget breakfast spots around Doha.

Breakfast. The most important meal of the day. Or the most unnecessary one, according to my husband 😉 . Are you all about breakfast, or do you just grab anything you happen to have in your fridge? Or maybe you skip it altogether? I can definitely live without it, but also take immense pleasure in […]

Currently reading… My top 5 chick-lit picks for a rainy day!

24 January, 2020

Currently reading… My top 5 chick-lit picks for a rainy day!

Did you know that the 3rd Monday of January is called “Blue Monday” and is claimed to be the most depressing day of the year? And even though I don’t really agree with labeling a certain day in such a way, I can’t help but notice that (in Poland) it kinda is sort of gloomy […]

Books that fueled my travel obsession.

08 October, 2019

Books that fueled my travel obsession.

As you might have already figured out, I’m a book worm and a travel junkie. Those two passions of mine are fueling each other. I always want to read about places I’ve visited and I want to visit the places I’ve read about. And so I thought to myself: why not to share my favorite […]

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After spending a decade in Qatar, this year we fin

After spending a decade in Qatar, this year we finally opted for an ever-so-popular Festive season dish: Roast Turkey to Go (disclaimer: in Poland our Christmas staple is fish so we know nothing about the turkey tradition 😀).

Our first ever turkey was courtesy of City Centre Rotana and it was a feast! (It still IS a feast, in fact, because there was no way on Earth that 4 adults and 3 kids would be able to finish it in one go 😂).

The bird came piping hot and sharp on time (I kid you not- we requested delivery “around 6pm” and the driver rang my bell at 6:00 😱 which is even more impressive considering that we live next to Lusail stadium and so our deliveries are notoriously late), together with a second huge box full of sides, cranberry sauce and pan juices made into a delicious gravy. Oh, and there was an apple pie too!

Now I’m not an expert on turkey but it was so good! Juicy and tender, and instant hit with everyone who tried it. I mean seriously, so many years wasted not ordering it 😂

The sides were right up my alley too, creamed spinach being my absolute favorite. Braised red cabbage took me on a trip down the memory lane (I ate it a lot as a kid, although not for Christmas!).

𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫:

This massive bird costs QAR 699 (website says it weighs around 10kg and I believe them 😂). Price includes: turkey, 4 sides (there are many to choose from), cranberry sauce, pan juices, and an apple pie. This would feed 6-8 adults easily, depending on how hungry they are 😅

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠:

+974 4445 8888 (call or WhatsApp)

𝘕𝘰𝘵𝘦: 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘵 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘵 24𝘩 𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦!

𝐘𝐀𝐘𝐎𝐈 𝐊𝐔𝐒𝐀𝐌𝐀: 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐰 𝐔𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞 (𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐢𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐦).

Now this is a very interesting concept that nobody talks about (I blame it on the World Cup fever). Some of you might know that MIA Park is currently housing colorful sculptural installations of Yayoi Kusama, a celebrated contemporary artist, called “My Soul Blooms Forever”. But hardly anyone knows that there’s actually a second part of this exhibition: an infinity mirrored room inside Al Riwaq gallery!

The room is a small space covered in mirrors, with flashing LED lights hanging from the ceiling. It’s similar to the installation of Pipilotti Rist, but not quite the same! The main difference is that you don’t get to walk around. Once you walk into the room, you are asked to stand in the middle, where you can immerse yourself in the experience. The mirrors give you an impression of infinity space, which is amazing and a bit confusing at times! There’s no music – you stand and contemplate in complete silence, with lights going from white to red and then switching off, enclosing you in complete darkness for a brief moment.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰:

🔵 Infinity room has to be booked in advance, via QM website (it’s possible to walk in if there is nobody waiting).

🔵 It’s FREE for Qatar/GCC citizens & residents, children, as well as Hayya card holders and One Pass holders.

🔵 Your time slot inside the room is 1 MINUTE ONLY! (even though the booking is for 15 min). If there’s nobody else waiting, they can extend it for you.

🔵 Entry to this room is NOT at the main entrance of Al Riwaq. There’s a small side door from the parking side.

📍Location:

Al Riwaq Gallery (next to MIA Park)

⏰ Timings:

First booking slot is at 10am, last slot – 9:15pm.

Overall, it’s a very interesting experience. Because of how short it is, I wouldn’t recommend that you go all the way there just for this, but it can be paired with visiting the rest of Y. Kusama’s exhibition, as well as MIA and the Lusail Museum: Tales of a Connected World exhibition which is also held at Al Riwaq.

Here’s a 2022 edition of places where you can bu

Here’s a 2022 edition of places where you can buy Christmas decor in Qatar (offline and online)! Sadly, some of our last year’s favorites don’t have stock this year so do check out the post to avoid disappointment 😊🎄
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Last week I got an amazing opportunity to experien

Last week I got an amazing opportunity to experience the Portugal – Switzerland game at the Lusail Stadium, using a hospitality package. I’ve always seen the “hospitality” parkings and entrances while at the stadiums but was never aware of what this actually entails, and how cool the experience is.

Here’s what you need to know:

⚽️ The VIP lounges throughout the World Cup are managed by MATCH Hospitality and provide the viewers with an unparallel experience, both in terms of hospitality and seeing the actual game.

⚽️ There are several different hospitality package options available, which are priced differently (prices also depend on the game – the further into the tournament, the more expensive it gets). Even though the prices are high (thousands of dollars on average!), lounge was full to the brim!

⚽️ Overall, each hospitality stadium package (there are also offsite options!) will grant you a minimum of Cat. 1 match ticket, priority access to the venue (and special dedicated parking), some kind of hospitality space serving food & beverage (of course included in the price), and a commemorative gift.

⚽️ Our package allowed us to access to a stadium lounge, which is what you can see in the reel. Fun fact: the lounge is completely soundproof, you wouldn’t know that you’re actually inside a football stadium!

⚽️ To buy hospitality package you will need to register your interest at their website (www.hospitality.fifa.com -> hospitality packages). Hurry up as they are selling out fast!
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Ladies and gents, this one is for you and thanks t

Ladies and gents, this one is for you and thanks to you 😀

My Q&A triggered a lot of Christmas related discussion, including the yearly favorite - Christmas Day brunches!

I was both asked for recommendations and pointed towards some great options (thanks!❤️).

Here’s the list of brunches that have been confirmed by the hotels, and that stand out (in my humble opinion 😀).

Please make sure not to leave your reservation till the last moment as spots in some hotels disappear with crazy speed 😅 I still haven’t decided on ours 🙈

Share if you found it useful ❤️
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The Children’s Art Exhibition, Reesha: We Welcom

The Children’s Art Exhibition, Reesha: We Welcome the World to Qatar 2022™

As far as the World Cup exhibitions go, this one is pretty special! Located in the main hall of Qatar National Library, it features 32 canvases painted by students, under the supervision of a Qatari artist.

The paintings (which are sooo well executed, I loved them all!) revolve around World Cup, and especially its stadiums. Each stadium has its own dedicated space, including not only the paintings, but also a brief description and some interesting facts about it!

What’s worth mentioning is that the exhibition is inclusive & accessible to all: audio-descriptive bilingual guides, descriptions of the paintings in Braille, and high-contrast tactile images are provided for guests with impaired vision.

Useful information:

🎨 This exhibition is FREE for everyone to visit.

🎨 It’s displayed in QNL until 31st of Dec 2022.

🎨 Open within the Library’s opening hours.

🎨 The Library can be reached by car (unless there’s a game at the EC Stadium!), metro (QNL station, Green Line), or the free EC Tram (Multaqa station).
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This week we have finally visited QNL’s sensory

This week we have finally visited QNL’s sensory room. It’s such a hidden gem and I wish we had known about it earlier – Danny was so happy to explore! The room provides support for the little ones with additional needs to develop and engage their senses. It’s a great help for children with learning difficulties, developmental disabilities or sensory impairments to learn to interact with the world around them in a safe environment.

Using this room is 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 of charge.

𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫?

Children from birth to 14 years old.
𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘮.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤?

Booking is available via the Qatar National Library website (https://www.qnl.qa/en/library-services/sensory-room). You need to be a QNL member to book the room, and the 30-minute booking slots are currently available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞?

You can park at the QNL parking lot, or use the Oxygen Park parking or Al Shaqab parking and take the Education City free tram (please note that during the World Cup game days on EC Stadium, roads/parkings inside EC are closed). If you prefer the Metro, take the Green Line to Qatar National Library station.

𝐎𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:

🧸 The room is located on the ground floor, close to the Children’s Library.

🧸 Once you arrive for your time slot, head to the Information Desk and a staff member will assist you to access the room and turn on all devices inside.

🧸 Don’t be late – if the slot after yours is booked, you will not be able to stay any longer than your designated time.

🧸 Apart from an abundance of “regular” toys, there’s a range of specific sensory devices available inside the room (the Bubble Column, a projector, an interactive Infinity Panel).
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On the 25th of November, Education City launched t

On the 25th of November, Education City launched their very own Fan Zone, located inside Oxygen Park. I went there to check it out and was quite impressed with what I saw!

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:

⚽️ This Fan Zone is FREE of charge, Hayya card is NOT required to enter.

⚽️ It’s located in the part of the Park that’s closer to the tram station (you won’t miss it, there’s signage!).

⚽️ It’s family friendly, with some football-related activities for the kids and plenty of green space for them to run around.

⚽️ The screens are HUGE and provide an excellent viewing experience.

⚽️ It features comfortable seating area: sun beds in front of the screens, as well as elevated seats in the back.

⚽️ Washrooms & prayer rooms are available.

⚽️ There is a stand selling snacks (popcorn, nachos, chips etc.) and drinks, as well as mobile cafés selling quality coffee.

𝐆𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:

𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼: Al Shaqab station or QNL station (Green Line). You can walk from the Metro or take the Education City tram (free of charge).

𝗖𝗮𝗿: park at Al Shaqab parking lot (Oxygen Park parking is NOT open).

𝙄𝙈𝙋𝙊𝙍𝙏𝘼𝙉𝙏: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙯𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙉𝙊𝙏 𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙣 𝙙𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙮 (𝙘𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚’𝙨 𝙖 𝙜𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙀𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙪𝙢), 𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙘𝙠 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙡𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙧𝙚𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚.

𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 (Fan Zone):

29th Nov – Netherlands vs Qatar (6pm), Wales vs England (10pm)
1st Dec – Canada vs Morocco (6pm), Japan vs Spain (10pm)
3rd Dec – round of 16 (6pm & 10pm)
4th Dec – round of 16 (6pm & 10pm)
5th Dec – round of 16 (6pm & 10pm)
10th Dec – quarter final (10pm)
13th Dec – semifinal (10pm)
14th Dec – semifinal (10pm)
18th Dec – final (6pm)

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Raise your hand if you’ve been affected by road

Raise your hand if you’ve been affected by road closures in central Doha! 😅

Doha Metro is a great alternative to going around in circles in a car 🙈 if you’ve been following me for a while, you know I’m a big fan of local metro. It’s fast, comfortable and family friendly!

I’ve been asked many times about taking kids on the metro, as many parents assume it’s too much of a hassle to bother.

So here is a short guide for the metro during the World Cup, paying special attention to traveling with children 😊

Hope you find it useful!
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❗️𝐎𝐱𝐲𝐠𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐟𝐚𝐧 𝐳𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐮𝐦!

As promised, here’s a roundup of some spots where you can view the World Cup games for free!

Please consider the following:

⚽️ Hayya card is required to access Al Bidda FIFA Fan Festival.

⚽️ Children are allowed in all of the locations.

⚽️ I’ve verified the timings with each venue, but of course there is always a possibility that they will change it.

Do you know any other good spots to watch the games for free? 😍
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𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄: 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐢

𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄: 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐚 is now free for ladies, couples and people wearing jerseys of their favorite team, provided they enter before 10pm! 🤩

You have probably heard of two massive music festivals happening during the World Cup: Arcadia and Daydream Festival.

Both seem appealing, but which one is more up your alley?

I’ve partied on both and today I’m here to let you know which one is my number one! 🤩

Things to know about both festivals:

🎉 They’re for adults only (21+).

🎉 Hayya card is not required.

🎉 You need to purchase a ticket to enter (prices in the post).

Share this post with those who aren’t yet sure which one to choose 💃
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Did you know that with QNL membership you can borr

Did you know that with QNL membership you can borrow audiobooks and ebooks for free to your device, via the Libby app? 🤩

All you need to do is to link the app to your QNL membership and you’re ready to go!

Check out the reel for detailed instructions, presented by hubby aka Papa In Transit 😂 who just borrowed his first audiobook!
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To end the World Cup posts series, I’m presentin

To end the World Cup posts series, I’m presenting you with my personal list of events which I attended and liked, or which are on my priority list to attend 😍

You can check them out if you need an inspiration where to go, I included information as accurate as possible (but we know how things are changing these days so please remember it might be revised in future 🙈).

Hope you enjoyed the series! ⚽️
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Note that it’s NOT mandatory to have a printed H

Note that it’s NOT mandatory to have a printed Hayya Card - digital one is enough 😊

We had ours printed for convenience (faced issues with app in the past, also my phone ran out of charge once while outside 😂).

It’s also a great souvenir from the World Cup!

Hayya Service Centre is located in DECC (Westbay) and easily accessible with the metro (DECC Station on the Red Line).

The Center is opened daily from 10am to 10pm, on Fridays from 2pm.

See the reel for more information 😍
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A tribute to MJ at the FIFA Fan Festival 😍

A tribute to MJ at the FIFA Fan Festival 😍

Al Masrah Park (also known as the Umbrella Park) i

Al Masrah Park (also known as the Umbrella Park) is not new, but mostly flies under the radar. It’s small but very strategically located, squeezed between Qatar Post and Qatar National Theatre (“Masrah” actually means “theatre”). The park was recently made a lot more interesting thanks to some exciting new additions!

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰:

🌳 Al Masrah park is home to the recently unveiled public art: “Dugong” by Jeff Koons and “Doha Modern Playground” by Shezad Dawood & Fatma Al Sehlawi (which is an actual playground, inspired by some of Qatar’s most recognizable structures).

🌳 You can also find the extremely instagrammable floral/umbrella tunnels here, probably my favorite part of this park!

🌳 There’s of course a grassy area to enjoy, as well as outdoor gyms and a running path.

🌳 Right next to the park you’ll find an underpass to the Corniche.

🌳 There are bathrooms available in the far corner of the park from Theatre side, as well as at the Metro station (Metro ones might not be accessible during the World Cup).

𝐆𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:

🚦The most convenient way is via Metro (Red Line) – Corniche station is located at the entrance to the park. 𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘊𝘶𝘱 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 – 𝘪𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘳𝘰 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬, 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘬 𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘴𝘩𝘶𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘣𝘶𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘞𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘣𝘢𝘺 𝘘𝘌 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘳 𝘈𝘭 𝘉𝘪𝘥𝘥𝘢 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.

🚦There’s a designated parking if you come with a car (currently closed due to World Cup related activities).

🚦During the World Cup, you can also reach the park with the Corniche shuttle bus (buses are already operational).

𝐌𝐲 𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧:

Must-visit to take some nice photos, but don’t expect to spend too much time there (unless your kids are really in love with the playground 😀) – for a picnic it’s better to walk over to Al Bidda.
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Many exciting concerts are scheduled to take place

Many exciting concerts are scheduled to take place during the World Cup, and we’re here to give you the details!

❗️Note that not all pricing information is available yet, here’s what we know:

🎶 Black Eyed Peas (age restriction: 18+)

Starting from USD 125

🎶 J Balvin (age restriction: 18+)

Starting from USD 104 (early bird)

🎶 Robbie Williams (age restriction: 18+)

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🎶 Jason Derulo (age restriction: 21+)

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🎶 Craig David (age restriction: 21+)

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🎶 FIFA Fan Fest concerts (age restriction: none, to be confirmed)

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Visiting singing sand dunes, one of Qatar’s hidd

Visiting singing sand dunes, one of Qatar’s hidden gems, feels like going to the beach, without the actual beach 😂

The main attraction of this place is climbing up a dune of super soft sand and then sliding down. A very cool experience for both adults and kids!

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰:

🏜 There are a couple of different dunes in the area, we choose one that’s quite close to the road. It comes up when you put “Singing Sand Dunes” in google maps. We usually drive to the outer edge of it.

🏜 The area around dunes itself is rocky, best to take an SUV for a bit of off-road driving required (you could reach with sedan, but it’s risky with low ground clearance).

🏜 The “singing” is actually a sound made by sand when you slide down the dune. Like hubby said: “the fatter you are, the louder it sings” 😂🙈

🏜 There’s a petrol station approx. 10min drive away, no other options to buy food and drinks around. That’s also the nearest toilet 🙈

🏜 Take torches if you’re planning to stay after dark - it’s pitch black there at night!

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐝:

💛 Climbing the dunes and sliding down is so much fun!!! I could do this all day 😂

💛 AMAZING sunset views from the top of the dune.

💛 Soft sand is perfect for the little ones to dig around.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐧’𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞:

❌ The garbage! Some people think it’s ok to dump their trash on top of the dunes 😡🤦‍♀️ you see bags of it just lying there.

❌ There’s an occasional land cruiser going dune bashing (much less than in Sealine though!), so have a good look around once on top, to make sure there aren’t any nearby.

❌ No facilities around.

Overall it’s a good spot for a family outing, for a different kind of entertainment than another beach or a mall 😀

Have you been to the singing sand dunes? Did you enjoy it? ☀️😊
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I did not plan for this post 😅🙈 But during

I did not plan for this post 😅🙈

But during Darb Lusail one of the most common questions you asked was “how long does it take to get from metro station to Lusail stadium?”. So I figured, there’s a need for this kind of information 😊

Distances in this post are either based on my own experience, or the official info I found online, and they’re of course only an indication (if it’s crowded or if you’re going with small kids it will take longer etc.).

Looking forward to all the walking 😂
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EDIT: I was told that the road leading to Mina Dis

EDIT: I was told that the road leading to Mina District will be closed, please use metro/shuttle buses to get there 😊

Behold, one of the coolest new spots on the map of Doha!

Mina District is part of redevelopment of the old Doha Port. The project is mostly finished (some of the outlets aren’t open yet). Once done, it will comprise of not only shops, restaurant and cafes, but also apartments, a cinema and a kid’s play area. I was very impressed by this venue – it looks like a crossover between Katara and a Mediterranean village

𝐈 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐲 𝐨𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:

☀️ Mina District is located beyond Box Park, at the Old Doha Port side. You can find it by typing “Mina District” on google maps.

☀️ It is open to public (soft opening at the moment) and can be entered free of charge.

☀️ At the moment, majority of the area is pedestrianized (except for deliveries, emergency vehicles etc.). It’s also stroller friendly.

☀️ The seafront walkway extends past the District, providing a great view point for Stadium 974.

☀️ There’s a bike track reaching the District (but not going inside).

☀️ General construction is almost finished, but many shops are still closed. There are a couple of marine goods outlets open, as well as some cafes & restaurants (mostly on the waterfront), and a Karak cart if you don’t want to spend a fortune (yay!).

☀️ There’s plenty of parking around (on both sides of the District, plus Box Park parking, and some street parking too!). If you prefer the metro – get off at the National Museum station (Gold Line), but take note that it’s approx. a 30min walk.

☀️ I drove there through B-Ring road, crossing the Corniche via intersection next to Flag Plaza – this way was open.
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Thanks for all the pointers goes to @expatpanda & @qatarplaces_

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