Located on the coast of the Persian Gulf.Doha is Qatar's largest city, with over 60% of the nation's population residing in Doha or its surrounding suburbs, and is also the economic centre of the country. It is also one of the municipalities of Qatar. Doha also serves as the seat of government of Qatar. Doha is home to the Education City, an area devoted to research and education. Doha was the site of the first ministerial-level meeting of the Doha Development Round of World Trade Organization negotiations. The city of Doha held the 2006 Asian Games, which was the largest Asian Games ever held. Doha also hosted the 2011 Pan Arab Games and most of the games at the 2011 AFC Asian Cup. Doha hosted the UNFCCC Climate Negotiations (COP 18) December 2012 and will host a large number of the venues for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The World Petroleum Council held the 20th World Petroleum Conference in Doha in December 2011. BEAUTIFUL SHOPPING MALLS OF DOHA-QATARS Villagio The Villagio shopping mall offers a good mix of shops, restaurants and recreation. Based on a Venetian theme, the mall has a canal that visitors can navigate using a genuine Venetian Gondola. The mall also offers an indoor Olympic-sized skating rink and a 22,000-sqm theme park. Landmark Also a good mix of dining, shopping and entertainment, Landmark shopping mall is believed to have marked the beginning of mall culture in the country. It looks like a traditional fort from outside and holds a children's play area called Circus Land. City Center Doha One of the largest malls in the Middle East, City Center Doha boasts five levels of shopping peppered with bowling options, an ice skating rink, a gaming area a water park and an amusement park. There's also a large food court to complement all the activities. Royal Plaza To purchase jewellery or avail of personal shopping services head straight to Royal Plaza. This exclusive mall is for the deep-pocketed connoisseurs of luxury items. Souq Waqif This is air-conditioned traditional market is a great place to acquaint yourself with local and regional craftwork. Souq Waqif is one of the liveliest places in Doha, boasting restaurants serving traditional Qatari food and various specialties from the Middle-East Doha is the capital city of Qatar and is located on the Persian Gulf. The city is a modern city that is rapidly developed. Due to the large amount of money that is poured into construction it is believed that the city is set to become on the of the premier cities in the Gulf. What to see • Museum of Islamic Art • Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art • Al Khor Museum • Sheikh Faisal Collection • Al Koot Fort • Doha Heritage Village • Souq Waqif • Al Zubara Fort • Heritage Library • Corniche • Doha Zoo • Rumeila Park • Jungle Zone • Al Shahaneya • Singing Sand Dunes What to do • Doha Trade Fair • Doha Food Festival • Doha Tribeca Film Festival • Festival of the Senses • Qatar Masters • Qatar Class I Powerboat Championship • Run the World • Emir GCC Camels Race

• published: 31 Jul 2014
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