Beaches in Qatar

A former pearling town just south of Doha, reborn with a heritage seaside souq, a long family beach and a landmark stadium.

A quiet northern fishing town known for its dhow harbour, flamingo-dotted mangroves and the family beach at Al Farkiah.

Qatar's west-coast oil town turned weekend escape, near the Zekreet desert's mushroom rocks and Richard Serra's steel monoliths.