Visitors to the Qatari capital Doha should make it a point to experience a delightful dhow cruise; a dhow is a traditional Arabian sailing boat which has been used in the region over the course of centuries. To make the most of your trip to Qatar an attractive choice of accommodation would be a quality Doha service residence such as the Somerset West Bay Doha. This convenient accommodation offers comfortable interiors and courteous hospitality.

Merchants and fishermen have used dhows in these waters for centuries, carrying goods and fishing harvests to the local shores. Today there is nothing quite like a dhow cruise to relax and admire the skyline of the city from this unique vantage point. The waters of the Arabian Gulf are usually tranquil and calm, making a cruise a delightfully idyllic and memorable experience. Watching the vibrant colours of the sunset reflecting on the buildings of the city, with the sea breezes wafting across the vessel will be a memory you will treasure forever.

To enjoy a delightful dhow cruise all you have to do is to make your way to the Doha Corniche, the renowned promenade along the waterfront which stretches for miles alongside the attractive bay. Here the visitor will see a bewildering array of dhows; all that you need to do is to select one and converse with its captain in order to arrive at a fee. Typically a ride of approximately one hour should set you back about QR 200, and it may be possible that you will have the vessel entirely to yourself for the duration of the cruise.

If this is the case, you will have the opportunity to arrange the itinerary of the cruise, so that you may tailor the experience according to your desires. There can be no more romantic and delightful way to take in the sights of the city from afar than taking a dhow ride.

Uditha Dharmawardhane is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Roland Lefevre. He specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe.

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