by Nico Trinkhaus | May 13, 2022 |
Al Bayt Stadium – FIFA 2022 | Qatar Qatar, Qatar Stadiums Al Bayt Stadium near Al Khor in Qatar is a tribute to Bedouin tradition. It is here that the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2022™ and the matches up to the semi-finals will take place. Al Bayt, after the... 
by Nico Trinkhaus | May 12, 2022 |
the Fanar Mosque in Doha | Qatar Doha, Qatar That “spiral” tower in the photo is the “Fanar” mosque, which is part of the Al-Fanar Islamic Cultural Centre in Doha. It is probably one of the most distinctive buildings in the Qatari capital, but... 
by Nico Trinkhaus | May 6, 2022 |
Doha or Venice? Qanat Quartier at "The Pearl" | Qatar Doha, Qatar Qanat Quartier is Doha’s recently built neighborhood in ‘The Pearl’. And if it weren’t for the view of Lusail (with distinctive magnet-like Katara towers), it would feel like we... 
by Nico Trinkhaus | May 4, 2022 |
Qatar and camels - Doha Doha, Qatar Camels have always been friends of the Bedouins. These graceful animals can survive extreme desert temperatures, and lack of water even for weeks and can run several hundred kilometers a day carrying their riders bravely. ... 
by Nico Trinkhaus | May 4, 2022 |
State Mosque of Qatar | Qatar Doha, Qatar The Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab Mosque or simply the Qatar State Grand Mosque was opened in 2011. The building can accommodate over 30,000 people at once and is Qatar’s largest mosque. During the day, the mosque can... 
by Nico Trinkhaus | May 3, 2022 |
Al Thakhira Mosque | Qatar Al Khor, Qatar The mosque located in the town of Al Thakhira is one of the oldest historical monuments in Qatar. The town itself is located just outside of Al Khor and if you are in the area, it is worth making a stop here. The traditional... 
by Nico Trinkhaus | May 2, 2022 |
Al Khor city | Qatar Al Khor, Qatar The city of Al Khor is located in the north of Qatar – only 57 kilometers from Doha. The town attracts locals, but also tourists eager for sandy beaches and exploring the nearby mangroves. Al Khor is not just a tourist... 
by Nico Trinkhaus | May 2, 2022 |
Al Khor Port | Qatar Al Khor, Qatar Al Khor port is one of the „cradles” of Qatar. It was here that the Al Muhannadi clan, (which consisted of seven Bedouin families), founded the city, which became part of the State of Qatar after 1971. As with Doha, the main... 
by Nico Trinkhaus | Apr 29, 2022 |
Msheireb Downtown Doha | Qatar Doha, Qatar If you’ve seen any pictures of Doha City Centre in Qatar, you’re probably already familiar with the Msheireb Centre at night, when it’s lit up in fabulous colours. During the day, however, this ‘city... 
by Nico Trinkhaus | Apr 11, 2022 |
Aspire Tower, also known as The Torch Doha | Qatar Doha, Qatar We visited Aspire Zone in Doha to see the Khalifa National Stadium and the famous Villagio Mall with its Venetian canals. However, the first sight when we went out of the metro station that positively... 