Qatar is filled with a myriad of stunning locations and destinations, from the ever-beautiful Arabian Desert to the booming, blooming metropolitan of the future, and every one of those places has a story that’s itching to be told to the world.

Whether it’s somewhere beyond Doha’s city limits, near the pristine waters of the Gulf Sea and silky-smooth sand dunes of the Arabian Desert, or a not-so-secret corner shop in Souq Waqif, Downtown Doha, this storied nation is a treasure chest of gems ready to be discovered, experienced and put up to the sun for a closer look.

These stories are from the experiences of members of the Discover Qatar team and are not intended as recommendations or otherwise for any of the services mentioned.