Qatar is one of the fastest growing countries in the field of tourism. According to the World Tourism rankings, more than 2.3 million international tourists visited Qatar in 2017. Qatar has become one of the most open countries in the Middle East due to its recent visa facilitation improvements, including allowing nationals of 88 countries to enter visa-free and free-of charge.
Popular tourist attractions in Qatar include the following:
Attractions
Amusement Parks Angry Birds World Doha Quest Gondolania Theme Park Meryal Waterpark
Archaeological sites Al Da'asa Al Khor Island Jebel Jassassiyeh Lehsain Murwab Ras Abrouq Ruwayda Umm Al Maa Wadi Debayan Zubarah
Beaches
Al Ghariyah Beach Al Thakhira Beach Dukhan Beach Fuwairit Beach Khor Al Adaid Ras Abrouq Beach Umm Bab Beach Zubarah Beach Maroona Beach Al Farkiya beach Simaisma Family Beach Al Wakra Beach Sealine Beach Al Kharij Beach Katara Beach
Forts Al Khor Towers Al Wajbah Fort Al Zubara Fort Ar Rakiyat Fort Barzan Towers Doha Fort Qal'at Murair
Museums
Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art Museum of Islamic Art, Doha National Museum of Qatar Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum
National parks
Al Reem Biosphere Reserve Al Wabra Wildlife Preserve Umm Tais National Park
Parks Al Bidda Park Aspire Park
Shopping centres Doha Doha Festival City Landmark Mall Doha Souq Waqif Villaggio Mall
Al Rayyan Mall of Qatar
See also Qatar Tourism Authority List of historical monuments in Qatar
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