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Discovering Qatar from a Dhow Boat: Photo Essay

May 13, 2016

Discovering Qatar from a Dhow Boat Cruise

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Dhow Boats are the traditional fishing boats in Qatar. While not much fishing is happening on them now, you can rent them to sail the harbour and go swimming. Usually, you cruise for about 30 minutes, swim for a while, then eat and slowly head back for a total time of four hours. Depending on who you go with, it can be a party boat and can get crazy! When the boats anchor for you to swim you have to watch out for all the guys on jet skis. Fortunately for me, I was on a non-party boat, and it was a relaxing day with friends and good food.

Discovering Qatar from a Dhow Boat Cruise

Discovering Qatar from a Dhow Boat Cruise

Discovering Qatar from a Dhow Boat Cruise

Discovering Qatar from a Dhow Boat Cruise

Discovering Qatar from a Dhow Boat Cruise

Discovering Qatar from a Dhow Boat Cruise

Discovering Qatar from a Dhow Boat Cruise

Discovering Qatar from a Dhow Boat Cruise

Discovering Qatar from a Dhow Boat Cruise

Discovering Qatar from a Dhow Boat Cruise

Discovering Qatar from a Dhow Boat Cruise

Discovering Qatar from a Dhow Boat Cruise

I hope you have enjoyed this glimpse into a fun Qatar tradition! If you are in Qatar and looking for a dhow boat cruise, I recommend the company we went with, which was Qatar International Adventures.

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13 Comments

  • Reply Karen Arrighi May 13, 2016 at 9:27 pm

    Looks stunning and fun! Michael and I will definitely do this!

    • Reply Tiffany May 13, 2016 at 9:30 pm

      Just do it when it is cooler out! I have already made the suggestion to him. Hope you are well!

  • Reply Lyndsay May 15, 2016 at 2:21 pm

    That water looks just so beautiful and inviting! I would love to do this one day 🙂

    Lyndsay | Fizzy Peaches Travel & Lifestyle Blog

    • Reply Tiffany May 15, 2016 at 2:33 pm

      It was great! So relaxing. I hope you get to! Thanks for stopping by!

  • Reply vinneve May 27, 2016 at 10:34 pm

    Some good photos there!

  • Reply My 2016 Year in Review | A Girl and Her PassportA Girl and Her Passport February 13, 2017 at 1:52 pm

    […] of my friends invited me on a Dhow boat cruise, which I had only done once before. It was a warm day with great company. I met new […]

  • Reply Judy Martin September 7, 2017 at 12:06 pm

    It looks such a beautiful place, the water so clear. The food looked very good too, which of course, is always important to me!! 🙂

    • Reply Tiffany September 9, 2017 at 3:42 am

      It is very beautiful. And it has amazing food!

  • Reply Khourshem April 18, 2018 at 2:06 am

    We have taken many cruises over the years, and we always bring candy with us to give to the staff. It is amazing this little act of kindness brings a smile to their faces. Be friend with them and they will serve you well.

  • Reply Dhow Cruise Creek February 11, 2019 at 3:04 am

    Wow nice Tourism Blog, You know back in the old days people use to prefer Heavy Luxury and expensive Cruises like the MSC in Dubai but now a day’s people are going for cheaper but more free and natural and that’s where the Dhow Cruise Creek comes to mind.

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