Qatar / دولة قطر – Let’s explore here

Qatar is a very wealthy, flat, desert country in Western Asia. It’s a very hot, very humid and very flat country, mostly comprised of desert. It’s only border is with Saudi Arabia, although it’s very close to both Bahrain and Oman.

What currency do they use in Qatar?

In Qatar they use Qatari Riyals. Cash is widely used. The use of credit / debit cards is very widely accepted. Traveller’s cheques are also readily accepted. There are many ATMs in cities and towns throughout the country.

You should make yourself aware of the amount that your bank charges you for using credit and debit cards abroad. Often credit cards are cheaper for purchasing items directly, and for withdrawing cash from ATMs.

What language do they speak in Qatar?

They speak Arabic in Qatar. English is also widely spoken.

What time zone is Qatar in?

Remember, when you’re planning your next trip to take a look at what time zone it’s in.

Do I need a visa to visit Qatar?

We’ve created a dedicated, more comprehensive page on visas, which you should find helpful. Check it out!

What’s it like to drive in Qatar?

We’ve also created a dedicated page to driving abroad, which you might find helpful 🙂

Current travels

On our current journey we’ll be travelling from Oman through Saudi Arabia to the capital, Doha. Hopefully this will improve our knowledge of this intriguing and beautiful country, and enable us to meet some interesting people. We’ll be updating this page at that time – don’t forget to check back 🙂

Is wild camping legal in Qatar?

Yes, wild camping is fine in Qatar.

If you’ve got some awesome pictures, or some useful info that you’d like to share, let us know! 

And don’t forget to check out all the other pictures!