This Arabian peninsula may not have been on your radar before now but today, it’s very much the up and coming for anyone who wants a Middle Eastern destination off the beaten path. Comprising of both desert and beaches, it’s a charming little travel spot with a bit of everything for every type of traveller. Camel rides? Tick. Water sports and swimming? Tick. Luxury malls? Tick. International fine dining? Yep, we’ve got that too. Step inside the exciting world of Doha and you’ll wonder why no-one ever talks about Qatar as a favourite destination for Middle Eastern holidays. Experience it for yourself though and you’ll realise it easily could be, it simply hasn’t been discovered by the masses yet.

We wouldn’t go as far as saying that Qatar’s Doha is the new Dubai, but it certainly has everything that the UAE can offer, just on a much smaller scale. So if you want the same sort of luxury, the same sort of glitz and glam, and the same exciting mix of beach and city living but without the crowds, head to Qatar for a comprehensive cultural travel experience that will change your mind about Middle Eastern travel forever. With a coastal landscape dotted with futuristic skyscrapers and surrounded by arid desert and dramatic dunes, Qatar is an eccentric clash of urban charm and Mother Nature. The new and old create a thought-provoking contrast and you’ll witness everything from shiny tower blocks to limestone architecture, with a growing art scene to rival even that of some European cities. But whilst the country launches itself forward to become a chic, contemporary destination for inquisitive travellers, it doesn’t make the mistake of trampling all over its past; for those who love history just as much as everything else Qatar can offer, this country is the perfect melting pot of time, people and places.