With the 2022 Fifa World Cup on the horizon, Qatar will be a popular destination for international tourism. However, it’s not just the global festival of football that the Gulf state can offer – there’s plenty of adrenaline-pumping experiences that visitors can enjoy. Here we look at five adventure sport activities in Qatar.
Sandboarding
Visit Khor Al Adaid, Qatar’s breathtaking inland sea, to learn the unique sport of sandboarding. The UNESCO-recognised natural reserve is the ideal spot to master the shifting sands.
Kitesurfing
Combining surfing, wakeboarding and windsurfing, kitesurfing is a popular sport in Qatar and a thrilling way to discover the country’s incredible coastline and sandy beaches. Adventure-seekers can visit Fuwairit, one of Qatar’s most popular beaches, to try their hand at kitesurfing.
Jet skiing
Take a trip to The Pearl-Qatar for a jet ski adventure over the Arabian waters. The Pearl-Qatar is a huge man-made island with a nod to Qatar’s pearling history, featuring Mediterranean-style yacht-lined marinas and residential towers. This oceanside location offers stunning views against the city’s majestic backdrop and visitors can hit the open waters on a jet ski or even try their hand at water-skiing.
Skydiving
For adrenaline junkies, skydiving is one of the most thrilling ways to experience Qatar. Soak up the picturesque views from 12,000 feet and at 120mph, where Skydive Qatar’s dropzone location offers some of the best and most consistent weather for skydives – the perfect setting for new and experienced jumpers alike.
Dune bashing
Explore the vast desert of Qatar with an electrifying dune bashing desert safari. Thrill-seekers will soar across desert dunes for an unforgettable experience. The desert safari also includes a trip to the famous Inland Sea, one of the few places in the world where the sea meets the desert.
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