Al-Thani Award for Photography 2008
Hello, happy new year to you all!
I am translating this for non-Greek speakers.
I am from Crete (Greece) and about 2-3 months ago I won an award in the photographic competition "The Al-Thani Award for Photography 2008" and I have been invited in Doha for about 5 days for the award ceremony. I will be staying at the Sheraton Hotel. My question is how much money would it be wise to have for these 5 days in Qatar for general expenses like, food and drinks, sightseeing, etc...
I would also like to know the most important sights (preferably with a photographic interest) that I could visit. I have found some of them by looking around on the internet, but I'm sure indigenous people will be of help. One last question, what is the weather over there at this time of year, will I be able to go for a swim? :)
Anyway, I thank you in advance for all the help!
N
P.S. Are there any facts I should know about Qatar, something to be careful for?
I have been using this site for a while before i even came to Doha, it basicly an interactive tour of some places in Qatar which is awesome! There is an interactive tour of a Zubara fort from the inside and outside and in rooms. http://qatarpano.com/and there is a map view http://qatarpano.com/map Zed
Eco Savvy, thanks for the link but the page is a bit pants!
Did you Google it first?
Hey congratulations....It would be GREAT if u could post the pic here for which u got the award...QL'eers would defenitely lov to see that....
"Only that in U which !$ ME can hear Wot I am sayin...."
congratulations.. hope to see some of your shots.,
follow baldrick's adice for the sights you may need., swimming? hmmmm., maybe,, the weather is quite good., enjoy:)
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if you have chance to explore desert
More about althanin awards
http://www.al-thaniaward.com/
Agree with recommendations on dunes, Al Zubara Fort, souq waqif, the stuff that's unique to Qatar. As mentioned, sunsets are kind of yellow due to the dust. Might spot a herd of camels along the road.
Sad to say, sunsets here suck! too much dust in the air :o(
Did you Google it first?
Congratulations...you would like Qatar...for Photo you've got to go to the dessert ...sand dunes, sunset. I am in Malta now otherwise, would love to meet you. We are planning to visit crete, cyprus and greece this year.
Islamic arts museum is a must... PM if you need anything.
Sheraton is a nice hotel, has a lovely restaurant on the top floor and you will have great views while eating...could have wine and they have champagne brunch on Fridays ...that's cool you know in place where you can't get drinks everywhere. Just hotels and few bars.
Sara
Photo sites:
Zubara Fort
Dhow Harbour
Islamic art museum
Khalifa Stadium
Souq Waqif
Film set at Bir Zekreet
Pearl development
Simaisma Mosque
Al Khor Mangrove swamp
Take a look at my Flickr page for most of the above: http://www.flickr.com/photos/b_2_d/
Money: $100 a day will see you ok.
Swimming in the hotel pool is OK, but the sea is cold.
As to the award, well done! I didn't even know about any competiton here!!!
Did you Google it first?
Money - depends where and what you like to eat. I'd say for your stay around $400-$500 is enough.
If you got a deal with me ...Sight seeing for you is free, provided you answer few questions of mine, coz I'm learning photgraphy, it would be nice to take you out show places and learn photography.
So if its fine, I'll PM you my email and contact. hope that helps
and ya as for the weather... dress warm kinda cold outside and this time around swimming no ways.. way too cold for that.