Qatar is a great place to unwind in the warm sunshine. Around the country’s coastline are many unspoiled tracts of clean sandy beach and Doha itself boasts the well-tended facilities of Katara Public Beach among notable others.

For most visitors, the hotel pool – or, in some cases, private hotel beaches – are likely to be the first port of call. All major hotels have well-appointed pool areas, often in stunning garden settings with comfortable seating, the perfect place to lie back and take a well-earned break.

For the ultimate way to unwind in luxury, nothing can beat the pampering on offer at Doha’s luxurious spas. These superb facilities, mostly located in major hotels or clubs, perfectly combine the highest standards of comfort, service and treatment from east and west.

Many are operated by leading international spa operators, including Six Senses, Remede, Angsana, Anantara among other international names.

Children’s Facilities

Qatar is a family-friendly destination. Children’s pools, well-equipped safe play areas, babysitting and other services are available in all major hotels. Family facilities are also excellent at malls, public parks and elsewhere. Children entertainment and edutainment offerings are spread across the city and now include Kidzania, Bounce, and the region’s largest indoor entertainment offering at Doha Festival City including the world’s first Angry Birds theme park.

Family Outings

Katara Public Beach, with its supervised water sports facilities, makes an ideal destination for a family trip. Others include Aqua Park, with its many water rides, and Al Dosari Zoo and Game Reserve.

Many of the city’s leading malls have supervised indoor play areas and also feature a variety of family food outlets and a range of activities for older kids, including ice skating, ten-pin bowling and cinema complexes.