Wandering among the date palms. Trading violently on the camel market. In Al Ain, history lives on. Because the camels do not go with the times, but do as they always do: slowly ruminate their hay.
Boulevard Corniche
The people of Abu Dhabi rush by. The Corniche, the boulevard clip between the city and the beach, belongs to their daily route. Come here for the first time, make sure you have the time. There’s plenty to see.
Sheik Zayed Mosque
The clear water of the ponds around the Sheik Zayed Mosque reflects every dome. Even in mirror image, the beauty of the Mosque comes into its own.
Souk Wakif
To unravel the warren of alleyways, Souk Wakif has been completely rebuilt. However, getting lost is not a thing of the past. The souk is still a maze of narrow streets.
Capital with allure
Modern architecture will not surprise anyone. But the combination with antique souk is surprisingly stylish. So is the hip boulevard with ancient Islamic art. Doha has taste.
Kayaking through mangrove forest
Like a green carpet, the Thakira mangroves are rolled out along the coast. But the carpet has small cracks. Not a disaster, because this causes the water to seep over which you can kayak. To explore the mangroves while paddling.
Culture sniffing in Doha
Art is not tucked away in a corner. Art gets the space. Old ceramics in the brand new building of the Islamic Art Museum. Or new paintings in the old souk.
Doha skyline
It’s like they’re in a window. The buildings that dominate Doha’s skyline are willingly admired from the waterfront. Gleaming with pride to all the attention they get.