Tourism

Best known for being unknown, Qatar has a habit of falling off the outside world's radar screens. Most foreign maps of Arabia drawn before the 19th century don't show the Qatar peninsula, and most people in the West don't even know where it is. Fewer still can pronounce it (somewhere in between 'cutter' and 'gutter,' rather than rhyming with 'guitar'). Not among the world's hottest tourist destinations, it only began issuing tourist visas in 1989, but after a slow start Qatar has begun to reap the benefits of its new openness. Though it's still a far cry from the tourist centres of the UAE, Qatar is definitely worth a look. It's considered safe and secure for foreigners although demonstrations and other political gatherings are best avoided.

Attractions:

The Qatar National Museum occupies what was once the palace of Shaikh Abdulla Bin Mohammed, emir from 1913 to 1951. The museum includes an aquarium over two levels: the top floor is full of stuffed fish, but there are live ones in the appealing surrounds of the basement. The sea turtles are probably the best thing here. Other collections include an interesting piece on seafaring and traditional celestial navigation methods, and displays on Islam, desert life, astronomy, the oil industry and the traditional lifestyle of the Qatari people.

Travel Tips:

Facts for the Traveler
Visas: Everyone except nationals of other Gulf States needs a visa to enter Qatar. Embassies and large hotels within the country can sponsor visas. Israeli passport holders are not allowed in Qatar.
Health risks: None
Time: GMT/UTC plus 3 hours
Electricity: 230V, 50 Hz
Weights & measures: Metric

When to Go

Because the heat is so fierce in the summer and sandstorms are so common in spring and winter, the best time to visit is November or late February to early March. During these times you are most likely to enjoy bearable temperatures with a minimum of wind.

Events:

Qatar's holidays are primarily Islamic. The big one is Ramadan, a month when everyone fasts between sunrise and sunset to conform to the fourth pillar of Islam. In 1998 and 1999, Ramadan is in December. Ramadan ends with a huge feast, Eid al-Fitr, during which everyone prays together, visits friends, gives presents and stuffs themselves silly. Eid al-Adha, held around March, is the other big feast of the year, marking the time when Muslims should make the hajj (pilgrimage) to Mecca. Qatar's only non-religious holiday is National Day, on 3 September.

Climate:

Qtatr is caracterized by a hot summer starting from June till August-Middle of September, Winter is warm, with little rainfall .It starts from December till the end of February. The weather is generally pleasant during March, April, May, October and November

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