Discover amazing photography locations in Qatar that suits in every itinerary, no matter how short and quick!

There are plenty of awesome spots in Qatar to capture images. From their historic benchmarks, stunning facades and heart-stopping views, this country will make your visit a picture-perfect. Qatar is a small state so these spots are very accessible and not distant from each other. And even if you’re not really into photography and editing, you can still take a worth sharing photo because these places are naturally beautiful and offer a myriad of camerawork opportunities.

So, here are the top locations to snap a photo in Qatar.

1. Souq Waqif

As one of the famous tourist destination in Doha, Souq Waqif is the oldest market in the capital, where you can find traditional garments, spices, perfumes, scented oils and even, animals. It is also a home of old-style restaurants, hotels, cafes, antique shops and nomadic birds. Photo enthusiasts love to shoot its unique exterior, the mud-coated stone walls and its narrow alleyway, showing the market’s life and people. This labyrinth market is more than a place to shop and eat; it also gives a unique shooting experience.

 

2. Museum of Islamic Art

Museum of Islamic Art holds the largest collection of finest arts and artifacts across the Islamic nations. Apart from the treasures sheltered inside, people also flock in the museum to catch superb photographs. The museum itself is a good subject for photography, how it was centered to a cascade and a pile of trees. There are also a spot inside the museum where visitors can capture the exquisiteness of the iconic buildings of state’s capital. Moreover, the museum has a huge ground which is best for landscape photography.

3. Doha Corniche

Considered as the most visited place by locals and tourists, Doha Corniche is an extensive harbor boulevard which stretches the entire Doha bay. It provides a nature-loving and vehicle-free boardwalk, showing its photogenic surroundings. This place is very famous to joggers, walkers, families, and certainly, to photographers. The breathtaking waterfront, green lawns and stunning skyscrapers are just few of the popular substances for photography at the Doha Corniche.

4. The Pearl Qatar

Located at the West bay coast of Qatar, the well-known The Pearl is a man-made island surrounded by yacht-lined ports, residential towers and globally recognized hotels.

People visit this place to experience luxury shops and restaurants, and to have Instagrammable photos. In this place, everything is perfect for your camera’s viewfinder. The most spectacular photo of the The Pearl is shot from its bird’s eye view.

5. Katara Cultural Village

Home of Qatar’s architectural heritage, Katara Cultural Village is indeed one of the well-preserved attractions in the state of Qatar. Katara offers a variety of affairs, from its public beach to outdoor film screenings and visitors love to wander along the promenade with their cameras on. Professional photographers and hobbyists effortlessly find great subjects for photography, highlighting the grandeur culture of the state.

Every tour will never be completed without a good photo, so bring your camera as you visit Qatar because every turn deserves a click.

By Jerica Jorda

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