Doha Private North Tour Zubara Fort Purple Island & Mangrove
Description
There's so much to explore beyond Doha in Qatar. Your journey will take you to the northern regions, where you'll discover the country's rich history. Begin with a visit to Al Khor Harbor, once a thriving hub for the local pearl diving and fishing industries. It remains a bustling port where fishermen are still hard at work. Next, you'll stop at Al Thakira, a stunning area of lush greenery, filled with mangroves and picturesque waterways—a true oasis in the desert. Finally, you'll visit the Zubarah Fort, a historic military stronghold that houses various artifacts and holds great cultural significance in Qatar.
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Al Khor is a coastal city in northern Qatar, situated about 50 kilometers from the capital, Doha. As one of the largest cities in the country, Al Khor is home to many workers in the oil industry, thanks to its close proximity to Qatar’s northern oil and natural gas fields, as well as Ras Laffan Industrial City. The city is also one of the proposed locations for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Purple Island, also called Al Khor Island, is a picturesque location in Al Khor, approximately an hour’s drive from Doha. This small island is linked to the mainland by a narrow causeway, which is interrupted at several points to let water flow into the mangrove forest.
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Al Zubara, also referred to as Fort Zubara, is a historic Qatari military stronghold constructed under the supervision of Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani in 1938.
Al Jumail, a deserted pearling and fishing settlement located in the northeastern part of Qatar, was established in the 19th century and remained inhabited until the early 20th century, before the petroleum and gas industries triggered an economic transformation. The village's name derives from the Arabic word "jameel," meaning "beautiful," which refers to the trees that thrive in the region year-round. As noted on Wikipedia, in the 1820s, George Barnes Brucks was assigned to conduct the first British survey of the Persian Gulf. He documented Al Jumail in his survey, referring to it as "Yamale."
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Doha City: Pick-up service from your residential address or preferred location in Doha city, 5 Minutes before the tour's actual starting time. -Hotels: Pick-up is available from Any hotel lobby within or near the Doha city zone, 5 Minutes before the tour's actual starting time. -Doha Airport or Hamad international airport: Pick-up exit D4, 5 Minutes before the tour's actual starting time. -Doha Cruise Port: We will contact our customers to arrange the pick-up service. -If you are outside the pick-up areas, We will contact you to inform you of the nearest meeting point
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(16)
Rakan was a really nice and smart tour guide! We had a lot of fun, he always had the right answers to all of our questions. Best regards, Luca and Joleen
Really beautiful experience! The private tour in northern Qatar was excellently organized and allowed us to discover authentic and fascinating places. Zubara Fort is rich in history and very atmospheric, while Purple Island and mangroves are an unexpected and relaxing corner of nature. Special thanks to Taj Mohammad, a professional guide, kind and always available, who made the experience even more enjoyable with his explanations and attention. A tour absolutely recommended!
We had a great ride to the north of Qatar with a very smart and friendly guide Taj. From him we learned a lot about the country and people. Anytime again. Hans Lucas and 3 fellow travellers
We had a wonderful day with Rakan. He was a very informative, accomplished and very friendly guide and a very prudent motorist. He is a very personable young man with a lot of knowledge. We recommend him to others. We are happy to use it again at any time.
Nasi is very kind guide, he explained a lot about visited places and the local life 👍 We can only recommend to book the trip with him!
We had Nasi as our tour guide. He was punctual, very courteous, polite and especially he was able to tell us a lot about the history and the highlights we visited. We enjoyed listening to him and he answered all our questions. A very great guide, whom we can recommend 100%. Our heartfelt thanks and keep up the good work.
It was a very nice round trip. Remarkable was the last stop in Shamal. The driver was very friendly and prudent.
We had an excellent trip to the north of Qatar with our driver Rakan. He was absolutely reliable, very friendly and drove extremely safely and pleasantly. Communication was uncomplicated at all times, and he also gave us interesting information about the region during the trip. We are completely satisfied and can recommend Rakan without restriction.
Rakan was a fantastic host Had a great day seeing the sights of Doha and northern Qatar Zubara fort and Jumail village as well as the purple island were the highlight of the tour
Great day exploring the north and west of Qatar. Rakan was a fantastic guide, full of interesting information and facts about the sites we visited. Highly recommend!
