If you're staying in Doha and you don't really know a great deal about it, don't worry — we'll fill you in!
Doha is the national capital of Qatar. To help get you oriented, it's 120 miles (193 kilometers) to the southeast of Dammam, a significant city.
Traveling is about meeting new people, so why not make pals with some of the 340,000 locals who live in this area of Qatar?
From manuscripts to mysteries, Qatar National Library has a wealth of reading material for hungry bookworms. Why not join a guided tour and find out about the in-house collections? Like some more options? Traveling can sometimes mean wearing the same old clothes every day. So, if you feel like spoiling yourself with a new outfit, make your way over to City Centre Shopping Mall. And there's more. Al Khoot Fort defended its surrounds from invasion for many years. Admire this formidable structure and learn about the stories hidden behind its walls.