10 Unusual Activities to Try in Qatar

By Dipti Nair

Qatar is home to a variety of unique and unconventional sports that cater to adventure seekers and fitness enthusiasts. Whether you're looking to test your balance on water, glide through the skies, or master a new skill, there’s something exciting to try. Here are some unusual sports activities you can experience in Qatar.

Dragon Boating

A high-energy team sport where participants paddle in unison in a long, narrow boat. It’s an excellent way to build endurance, strengthen teamwork, and enjoy the waters of Qatar.

Where: Old Doha Port, Katara Beach

Dragon Boat Regatta Qatar
IG: @dbregattaqa

365 Adventures

365Adventures.me, IG: @365adventures.global

Fencing

A sport of agility, strategy, and precision, fencing is growing in popularity in Qatar. Fencing is considered as a royal sport and is enjoyablefor both adults and kids.

Where:

Qatar Fencing Federation
www.qatarfencing.com, IG: @qatarfencing

Sandboarding

For adrenaline junkies, sandboarding offers an exhilarating ride down Qatar’s golden dunes—like snowboarding, but on sand.

Where: Sealine Beach, Khor Al Adaid (Inland Sea)

365 Adventures

365Adventures.me, IG: @365adventures.global

Paratriking

Also known as powered paragliding, paratriking lets you soar over Qatar’s desert landscapes for an unforgettable aerial adventure.

Where: Sealine Desert

Sky Masters
IG: @skymasters.qa

Desert Fox Tours & Travels

 IG: @desertfoxtourism

Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP)

A fun and low-impact water sport that helps improve balance and core strength while allowing you to explore Qatar’s beautiful coastline.

Where: The Pearl-Qatar, Katara Beach, Al Thakira Mangroves

Blue Pearl Experience
bluepearlexperience.com, IG: @bluepearlexperience

Wake Foiling / Wing Foiling

A thrilling mix of surfing and sailing, where riders glide above the water using hydrofoil boards and inflatable wings or get towed behind a boat.

Where: The Pearl-Qatar

Code Wake
www.code-wake.com IG: @codewake

Frisbee

Not just a casual beach game, ultimate frisbee is a competitive sport in Qatar where players use speed and strategy to outplay their opponents.

Where: Various venues across Qatar

Qatar Ultimate Frisbee
IG: @qatarultimate

Scuba Diving

Qatar’s underwater world is rich with marine life, shipwrecks, and coral reefs, making it a top destination for scuba diving enthusiasts.

Where: Sealine Beach, Inland Sea

Poseidon Dive Center
www.pdcqatar.com, IG:@pdcqatar

Qatar Scuba Center
IG: @qatarscubacenter

Shooting

Test your precision and focus with pistol and rifle shooting at top-notch shooting ranges in Qatar.

Where:

Al Hadaf Shooting Range
IG: @alhadafrange

Qatar Shooting & Archery Association
IG: qatarshooting

Archery & Horseback Archery

A sport of patience and precision, archery is both a recreational and competitive activity. Horseback archery adds an extra challenge by combining archery with equestrian skills.

Where:

X-Ten Archery

www.x-tenarchery.com, IG: @qatarx10  

Horseback Archery Qatar
IG: @horseback.archery