Outdoor activities for Eid 2022 in Qatar

Outdoor activities for Eid 2022 in Qatar

Qatar Living
By Qatar Living

Eid is that time of the year when Muslims all over the world rejoice and celebrate with their families and friends. In Qatar, for the very first time, an Eid festival organized by Qatar tourism is announced to be held along the Doha Corniche from Tuesday, May 3 to Thursday, May 5 between 4 - 11 pm each day. Apart from this festival, there are a variety of other things you can indulge in with your buddies.

This Eid 2022, venture out with your loved ones and explore a host of outdoor activities to do with them.

We’ve listed a bunch of exciting activities you can do this Eid 2022: 

Kayaking

A kayak is a tiny, thin boat that is powered by a double-bladed paddle. The term kayak is derived from the Greenlandic word qajaq. A classic kayak features a covered deck and one or more cockpits, each of which seats one paddler. Kayaking may be done in Qatar among the hidden mangroves of Al Thakira beach or along Katara beach.

Price: QAR 240 per person

Location: Al Thakira, Katara Beach

Contact: +974 55449862, +974 33393323

Scuba Diving

Qatar has an abundance of aquatic life and offers a very unique experience. Othman Reef and its nearby Zeytuna Reef, located close to the Saudi Arabian border, are the most fascinating diving spots in Qatar. To reach these reefs, you'll need a four-wheel-drive car for a two-hour trip across the desert, pounding the dunes and admiring the Middle Eastern sceneries.

Price: QAR 600 per person

Location: Mesaieed

Contact: +974 33393323

Jet Ski

A jet ski is one of the most popular and enjoyable leisure machines available. Jet skis allow you to soar over the water like never before. Jet skis are great for honing your balance and coordination, and they may also help you build your leg muscles. Jet skiing is a relatively new water sport that is simple to learn. There are several factors that contribute to the popularity of jet skiing, but one of the most appealing is that it is one of the quickest and most adrenaline-filled activities.

Price: QAR 500 per person

Location: The Pearl, Katara, 

Contact: +974 33393323, +974 55449862 

Wakeboarding

Wakeboarding is a prominent sport in Qatar. The idea is simple: being drawn around the water's surface by a boat. Wakeboarding and waterskiing are a very thrilling and demanding pastime for anybody who appreciates being out on the water, from learning how to water start to your first wake to wake jump.

Price: QAR 250 per; QAR 990 for four people

Location: Porto Arabia, The Pearl Marina, Zekreet & Fuwairit Beach

Contact: +974 3358 6728, +974 33393323

Sand dunning

Enjoy the glorious sands of Qatar with your friends and family this Eid 2022. Go sand bashing at Mesaieed and Khor Al Adaid. Discover Qatar's scenery and culture and crash across the golden dunes in a 4x4 car and sandboard down the sands. After a cup of tea, head to a large inland sea (Khor al Udaid), where you can see Saudi Arabia on the horizon and appreciate your sun-kissed surroundings. Relax on this exclusive tour this Eid 2022.

Price: QAR 190 per person

Location: Mesaieed; Khor Al Adaid

Timing: 3 am , 9 pm , 2 am

Contact: +974 33393323

Stand up paddling (SUP)

SUP, which has its origins in Hawaiian surfing, Ku Hoe He'e Nalu, is an excellent way to live a balanced and healthy lifestyle. SUP implies pleasure, freedom of mobility, mindful sea and beach life, a strong mind and an energized fit body. Here in Qatar, you can try this fun activity out this Eid 2022.

Price: QAR 180 per person, 90 minutes per trip

Location: Porto Arabia

Contact:  +974 33393323

Fly over mangrove forest and Doha city

Enjoy an unrivaled airborne experience onboard the Piper Archer aircraft for the first time in Qatar. During this 60-minute trip, you will create memories that will last a lifetime. In this one-of-a-kind and exciting tour, you'll get a bird's-eye view of the picturesque Al Thakira mangroves and the Purple Island, as well as the Al Bayt Stadium, which is being built for the World Cup 2022.

Price: QAR 900 per person

Location: Al Thakira

Contact:  +974 33393323 

Parasailing

Parasailing is a recreational kiting activity in which a person is towed behind a vehicle while linked to a specially built canopy wing, known as a parasail wing, that mimics a parachute. The manned kite's moving anchor may be a car, truck, or boat.

Price: QAR 50 

Location: Katara Beach

Contact: +974 55449862 

Dhow cruise

This Eid 2022, enjoy a soothing trip with a Dhow cruise. The magnificent wooden dhow boat you'll be traveling in, which was once used for pearling, has been renovated with contemporary conveniences to provide an authentic traditional experience without sacrificing comfort. Enjoy some singing while you're sailing.

Price: Private Dhow for QAR 800 per boat with maximum number of people being 20. Extra hour is QAR 700.

Location: Corniche

Contact: +974 33393323

This Eid 2022, don’t miss out on all the fun activities in Qatar. Take your family and friends and have a delightful Eid celebration, trying out all the adventurous and exciting outdoor activities in Qatar.

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Inline images credit: Kayaking, Dhow Cruise, Scuba Diving, SUP, Wakeboarding, Jet Ski, Fly Over, Rock Climbing

 

 

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