Annually, the cleanest well-maintained beaches and gigantic shopping malls with affordable prices attract hundreds of thousands of tourists from all over the world to the capital of one of the wealthiest countries in the world, Qatar. A former British port and the oil and gas oilfields hub of today, Doha is a luxurious Arab megacity with many glassy skyscrapers on one side and ancient stone forts on the other.

But the central gem of Doha is its waterfront, which stretches for seven kilometers from one prestigious hotel to the other, from the Sheraton Grand Doha Resort to the Doha Marriott Hotel.

From the date of its unveiling, the beautiful Corniche Promenade has become a favorite walking and meeting place for citizens, winning the hearts of all city guests as well. Perfect for celebrations and festivals, morning jogging and roller skating, and unhurried evening promenades, the place is considered the principal city hallmark, not to mention the true masterpieces of modern Arab architecture surrounding the famous waterfront. It particularly impresses at night time, when millions of twinkling lights illuminate the buildings, turning them into colorful gems. Among the decorations of the Corniche are green parklands, colorful flower beds, neatly trimmed lawns, modern offices and luxurious residential apartments, historical and cultural landmarks crowned by the main Museum of Islamic Art.

Here, you can also see the iconic Arab dhow sailing vessels, rapidly passing by or drifting off the coast. There are many bars and restaurants, coffee shops, and nightclubs along the promenade. You can enjoy the best views of the Persian Gulf from the observation deck near the Museum of Islamic Art. Here, the citizens of the capital gather to salute the sunrise in the morning and see off the hot southern sun coloring the pink horizon in the evening.

Your walk along the scenic Corniche Promenade will become genuinely unforgettable if, while enjoying the beautiful landscapes of the Persian Gulf and views of the capital of Qatar, you will drop into the art gallery and the Al Rumaila landscaped park with attractions and an open-air theater.

Exotic sculptures and fountains, which lavishly decorate the entire esplanade, deserve particular interest. The only prohibition on the Corniche is cycling: let the citizens and visitors of Doha enjoy their calm, safe walk.