Hi.
I prefer two places, Dukhan and Al-Ghariya.
There is no need for full gear. I do not have local driving license, so I have only one option, to rent a taxi. Ford Mondeo has no problem.
With north-west wind, better to go to Dukhan.
Al-Ghariya is definitely the most windy place. Sometimes we have no wind in Doha, and I use sail size 5 in Al-Ghariya.
(with my 90kg)
Al-Ghariya has best conditions 2-3 km from shore. Better to have company in case of trouble with equipment.
Dukhan has no trouble like Al-Ghariya, good conditions on the beach.
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