Car Rental in Qatar

Qatar is still a quintessentially the Middle Eastern gem which it is famous for clinging to a full of architectural ruins while striving towards a modern lifestyle. From a reticent pearl trading and weaving centre, it has risen to sky heights. Qatar is not only a traditional and culturally rich country but also an ideal place to conduct businesses and trade. It is continuously gaining a strong foothold in the global market as an ideal business and sport destination after hosting the 2996 Asian Games and is also going to host the 2022 FIFA world cup. Like the rest of its counterparts in the Middle East, Qatar is rich in oil reserves and this is its main source of income; however, with a growing economy and open market, a lot of business opportunities have opened up which have attracted immigrants from different countries.

Although there is an efficient public transportation in the country, getting around in Qatar in a rent a car is probably the easiest and the most comfortable mode of travelling. You can directly get in a car hire at the airport once you land here and get around anywhere in Qatar. You will see many people walking or using bicycle to move around but it’s not a good idea if you are either travelling in the country for the first time or you come from a cold place and are not accustomed to the extreme heat. Walking for a long time in the intense heat of the country will be very bothersome, especially during the hottest months of the year. So get a rent a car in Qatar and reach your desired destination in time. The country is replete with visually appealing attractions which have the capacity of reminding of an era gone by and the time yet to come. Some of the interesting places you can visit are discussed below –

The country’s capital Doha houses most of the country’s population and has an array of attractions to see. If you want to delve a little deeper into the country’s past, then visit the Museum of Islamic Art. You can also head to the Pearl which is a splendid manmade island which is connected to Doha by a bridge. To get a glimpse into what the modern Qatar would look like, get into a forward looking mall, for instance, Villaggio Mall which is designed on a Venetian style with canal and gondola as well. Such kinds of malls are sprouting up throughout the country and this shows a result of the booming economy.

For a different yet unique experience, you can also head to Katara which is a quaint cultural village. Katara is famous for an array of good international as well as Arabic restaurants. With a beautiful beach, Katara is a definite must visit place. While here, you must also try the popular Sheesha which are available in different tobacco flavors across local cafes in the major cities. Doha, being the capital is the cultural and financial hub of the country. Qatar is also famous for its line of good restaurants offering scrumptious food against a fancy setting. You will be able to find authentic sub continental food throughout the country due to the dominance of their population in the country. While here, you must try the famous Middle Eastern food which includes but is not limited to – hummus, bread, kebabs, etc.