Renowned as one of the city’s chief leisure attractions Rumeilah Park is Doha’s premier public park for the masses. Landscaped to perfection and picturesque at every turn this breathtaking parkland is also known as Al Bidda Park among locals. Located along the Doha Corniche in the Rumeilah region this engaging recreational space is abuzz with visitors all week long although it’s busiest during the weekend when most city dwellers head to the park to unwind and reconnect with nature. Offering tourists a welcome break from the fast paced highways and skyscraper infested landscapes of Doha City this captivating leisure space in the downtown area is a one of a kind point of interest in this largely cosmopolitan metropolis.
Lined with palm trees Rumeilah Park is renowned for its rolling lawns and greenery. An epicenter in the local arts and cultural sphere many an exhibition is hosted at the venue during various times of the year as well. Ideal for picnics and a relaxing day of reading the park provides large shaded areas for rest and rejuvenation. With ocean vistas on one side the park the locale is also a jogger’s haven with cycling and walking facilities available in equal measure.
Young children will enjoy the park’s designated play areas while art enthusiasts can explore the art gallery in the park. Other must-experience points of interest at Al Bidda Park include its open-air theatre where performances take place during various festivals. The young and the young at heart can enjoy the venue’s miniature train or skate across the landscape in the park’s half pipe skate boarding rink. Boat rides are also available for those who wish to explore the park at a more leisurely pace while the locale’s chief attraction is undoubtedly its larger than life Ferris wheel which affords great views as well as thrills and spills for adventurous souls.
Guests can grab a snack and a drink from the park’s café and indulge in a bit if retail therapy at the park’s handful of boutiques.
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Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.