Doha was named the ‘Arab Tourism Capital’ for 2023 by the Arab Ministerial Council, while the Numbeo Crime Index has named Qatar as the world’s safest city for tourist for fifth year in a row, and has named Qatar as being a ‘family-friendly’ destination.
The year-round sunshine, the warm welcoming culture, and unparalleled safety, make Qatar the Middle East’s secret for a family-fun retreat this year. Qatar Tourism, together with Qatar Airways Holidays is offering a series of travel deals and offers to encourage families to experience Qatar more.
Named as the ‘Arab Tourism Capital’ for 2023 by the Arab Ministerial Council, Doha treats familiest to the very best Middle Eastern hospitality.
Qatar welcomed record visitor numbers in January and February, while on 15th March 2023, the country surpassed one million international visitors to its shores when travellers flocked by land, plane and sea to soak up the winter sun.
The Chief Operating Officer of Qatar Tourism, Berthold Trenkel, said “Qatar is a fantastic destination for families to come together and make lasting memories. For the last five years, the Numbeo Crime Index has ranked Qatar the safest country in the world, one of the reasons the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 was the most family-friendly iteration of the tournament we have ever seen.”
“Whether out on an adventure in the desert, or thrill-seeking at a theme park, relaxing by the beach or absorbing a more authentic cultural experience, there is something here for travellers of all ages and non-stop family fun to be had,” Trenkel said.
The City Sights including the National Museum of Qatar, the fun and games at Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, the Souq Waquif, the Museum of Islamic Art and the MIA Park with children’s playgrounds and cafes, outdoor adventures such as sand dunes, ancient rock carvings, golden beaches, eco farms, green mangrove forests, Khor Al Adaid, dune bashing, the water sport hotspots, the Al Thankhira mangroves, the Purple Island, the mini zoo, and theme parks such as the Hilton Salwa Beach Resort, Desert Falls Water & Adventure Park, Quest Doha, the Doha Festival City mall, the Villaggio mall, all of which, constitute some of the highlights of Qatar Tourism, making family holidays memorable.