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State of Qatar is one of the countries with the lowest crime rate in the world.

However, there is risk of terrorist attacks (the last took place in 2005).

There is no specific sanitary and epidemiological threats.

Natural hazards are dust storms and sandstorms.

Lack of international conflicts.

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Tourism can meet with the intrusive eyes and zaczepkami from the Arabs. Most such situations are more annoying than niebezbieczne, however, is not recommended for women to walk alone, especially after dark.

Qatar is bordered only with Saudi Arabia. The length limit is 60km. The border crossing of Al Salva Salva is on the road linking the two countries. The international border crossing is located at the airport in Doha.

The main airport is Doha's Airport, located 8 km south - east of the city. Travel from the airport to downtown takes about. 15min. Within the airport there are banks, bureaux de change, ATMs, restaurants, cafes and duty-free shop.

Local airlines are still expansion of Qatar Airways, which now offer direct flights to countries in Europe, Africa and Asia.

Out of the railway line.

In August 2008, Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment has established the Deutsche Bahn in Germany to plan the railway infrastructure in Qatar.

On November 22, 2009, Deutsche Bahn and Qatar signed a contract to build high-speed rail lines and subways in Qatar and Bahrain.

Bus to Qatar can only be reached by Saudi Arabia.

The main carrier is a Saudi Arabian Public Transport Co..

To Qatar by land can be reached only by Saudi Arabia.

At night, leading caution.

Transportation & Shipping:

The main port is Doha and Umm Said.

These moor large vessels from around the world, and small boats, mainly from Dubai and Iran.

There are no direct flights to the U.S.

Bus tickets can be booked in advance at www.saptco.com.sa.

There are no flights in domestic disputes.

Bus was launched in October 2005. Ticket prices start at just 2.00 QR. Can be reached by bus north to Al Shamal / Al Ruwais, west to Duchan and south to the Province Musajid (Umm Said).

The timetable, however, is irregular, it often involves several hours of waiting for the 40-degree heat.

Road network is well developed. Condition of roads is rather good, however, recommended to tourists using the main transportation routes.

Valid driving on the right.

Taxi: there is a choice between the old, orange or white. Taxis are a major public transportation like in the capital.

Car rental: rental companies are situated mainly in airports and hotels. Minimum age for drivers is 21 years.

An alternative to taxis and buses are luxury limousines. Companies send them to the specified location (like a taxi Karwe.) Rides are expensive, but it is the most comfortable means of transportation.

Lots of internet cafes, especially in Doha.

Letters and parcels arrive from Qatar to Europe after about. week.

Spacerownie and the movement of bicycles is usually not a good idea in the warmer months, due to the hard-tolerated by the body heat and humidity.

Large penalty for having no driving license while driving a vehicle.

Qatari riyal (QR) = 100 dirhams

Banknotes: QR500, 100, 50, 10, 5, 1

Coins: 50 and 25 dirhams

In most places accept credit cards: American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa.

Traveler's checks are carried out practically everywhere.

- Toilet paper: 10.15

- Shampoo: 11.70

- Tea (50 bags Lipton): 7.60

- Coca-Cola (6-pack): 5.35

- White bread: 3.95

- 30 eggs: 7.25

City Center is currently the largest shopping center in Qatar. Other shopping centers are Landmark, Hyatt Plaza, The Mall, Royal Plaza and Villagio (some of the best shopping centers in the world according to Forbes)

'Blue Beauty' is of great sales twice a year, where you can buy

Products Armani, Valentino and Cerutti, even at half price.

Souq (market) in the center of Doha also has much to offer, although the goods are usually of lower quality than in the centers. It should be a bargain.

- Arabic coffee and 'dullah' - a traditional dzbankek with a set of small cups 'Kahwa' (coffee)

- Gold jewelry

- Ardha sword used to (a traditional dance performed with a sword during the ceremony)

- Dates

Tobacco and perfume may be carried in reasonable quantities (not commercial)

Large selection, particularly in Doha.

Most of them are five-star hotels lined with marble and Persian carpets. With any luck, you can find a less exclusive, but less expensive hotel.

Network host is not developed - in the same city only operate two youth hostels.

There are no official camping fields.

Hotels

Ok. $ 100 per person per night for a 2-bed room in the average quality of the hotel.

Hostels

Prices from 120.00 QAR

Double / Twin Room: 240.00 QAR

3 Bed Private Room: QAR 360.00

4 Bed Private Room: 480.00 QAR

5 Bed Private Room: 600.00 QAR

YHA Members can count on discounts in hostels.

Currently, Qatar cuisine combines several features of the kitchen, m.in. India, Pakistan, Iran and Lebanon.

Traditional dishes include seafood dishes including fish, lobsters, crabs, shrimp.

Muslim law requires the observance of dietary 'Halama'.

Food is prohibited in the code of 'Hara'. It is m. Others. meat from animals that were not killed by another Muslim or have died because of illness, as well as pork products, and carnivores.

- Lamb or mutton with yoghurt from goat's milk or cow's milk (Traditional Food)

- Hummus, made from chickpeas and sesame seeds with garlic and lemon juice

Arabic coffee.

Coffee in this part of the world is more than just a rapid injection of caffeine, this is an important ritual. Traditional coffee (or Kahwa) is a characteristic mild taste of cardamom and saffron. Served without cream and sugar, but are given to her sweet dates.

Everyone will find something for everyone.

Due to the large diversity of the population in Qatar will find restaurants serving traditional dishes from around the world, including Indian, Thai, Chinese, Italian, Korean and of course, typical foods of the Middle East.

Service charge of 10% is usually included in the accounts for the hotel and restaurants, but additional tips are welcome.

Shisha

Smoking shisha pipes is an important element of social life people. Often it is enjoying the local cafes in the conversation with your friends. Shisha is filled with water and tobacco on the structure similar to molasses, available in different flavors (m.in. apple, strawberry, grapes and coffee). Even if you do not smoke cigarettes or cigars, when in an Arab country, you should try at least once water pipe.

In Ramadan eating, drinking and smoking in public places is prohibited by Muslim law.

Drinking alcohol is prohibited in public places other than licensed hotels, restaurants and bars.

Aladdin's Kingdom

Amusement park in the open air. On some days access only for women or families. Free admission, small fee for individual attractions.

Doha Fort

Built during the Turkish occupation in the 19th century, was used as a prison and ethnographic museum. During renovations in 1970, however, many original elements of the fort has been lost. Currently, he returned to their former glory and is closed to the public.

Doha-Zoo

Zoo has over 1,500 animals from around the world, is either the best zoos in the region. It has a display of local animals and birds of the desert (an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the subject for odób leaving for a safari)

Heritage House Museum

Historically, ethnographic museum, offers the best view 'badghir' (wind towers)

Camel rides

Very popular, especially among younger tourists, is riding a camel along the beach.

- Fort Doha

- Al Koot Fort

- Fort Al Zubarah

- Umm Salal Muhammad - the fort

- Umm Salal Ali - burial mounds

- Al-Khor Municipality - museum, guard towers and a mosque in the fifties

Cinemas

In the past few years led to a number of cinemas, mainly in the capital. It presents almost all the major and most popular productions from around the world. Videos containing "inappropriate content" (as np.Tajemnica Brokeback Mountain) will not see, however, in Qatar, as in other Arab countries daylight.

Theater

The most famous theater group in Qatar is Doha Players. It consists of amateurs (some of them are very talented) and volunteers, the group presents productions in English for over 50 years.

Concerts and live music

There is specially designed for this purpose objects, but two concert halls are built in the Cultural Village in West Bay, one of which was designed specifically for opera and ballet. Some concerts are held at the National Theatre.

Al Thakira - a positive change of scenery in the desert country - mangrove swamps, home to many species of wild animals.

Khor al Adaid - "Inland Sea" in the south-east of Qatar.

When choosing a certain place we call in advance and make sure of opening hours - may vary on individual days, it happens also that the admission is only for women or families.

Ramadan - the Muslim calendar, the ninth month

Independence Day - September 3 (1971)

Religious:

Eid Al-Fitr ('Eid') - end of Ramadan

Eid ul-Adha - commemorates the prophet Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son to God

Other:

The Powerboat Race (April)

Night life takes place primarily in the capital, especially in large hotels, which have their own bars and nightclubs.

Admirals Club at The Ritz-Carlton, Doha is one of the most popular and modern nightclubs, where women and men can spend time together as the West (in the Arab countries resented any contacts are male - men in public places).

Inconvenience for tourists may be non-alcohol drinking (but it does not apply in licensed hotels, restaurants and bars).