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| | Highlights and latest news from Qatar
With the Qatar monthly newsletters, we aspire to disclose the diversity of the destination and hope it will inspire you and your customers to visit this Arabian gem when travel restrictions allow for it. In the July newsletter, you can read about and get familiar with the following:
The wildlife
Home to a variety of unique ecosystems, Qatar makes the perfect habitat for a plethora of diverse wildlife species that thrive in warmer temperatures in and around the terrains of the country. From hosting humble migration hubs for flamingos to facilitating safe nesting areas for sea turtles the wildlife scenes in Qatar create a compelling spectacle for its visitors.
Adventures & sports
Qatar offers thrilling adventures that allow visitors to commune with nature and experience the majesty of the desert, inspiring awe and taking their breath away.
Wellness & spa
Qatar’s spas redefine luxury and indulgence, with unique experiences in novel settings. Book a session to pamper yourself or to relax after a busy day out exploring.
Psst....
• Qatar is now open for vaccinated GCC citizens. More information on quarantine exemption criteria for individuals vaccinated against Covid-19 in GCC countries can be found here.*
• We are available for any inquiries or questions you might have and would love to get in touch for a partnership or future FAM trips.
Best Regards,
Karin Gert Nielsen,
CEO, Atlantic Link
kgn@atlanticlink.net
* We always encourage you to follow the current travel restrictions and guidelines of your home country | | | Fascinating flamingos Every year during the winter season, hundreds of flamingos flock to Qatar’s shores on their annual migration from Europe and Siberia to Africa. From November to April, you can catch a glimpse of the Greater flamingo, the largest living species in the flamingo family, averaging 110–150 cm tall and weighing 2–4 kg, at various spots along Qatar’s 563-kilometre coastline. | | The national animal of Qatar, Oryx The Arabian oryx has been considered an animal of beauty by the people of the Arabian Peninsula for centuries. It is one of four species of antelope that lives in harsh desert environment and is native to the Arabian Peninsula. With its oversized horns and elegant body, the antelope holds huge cultural significance in the Gulf. Being the largest antelope in the area it has a remarkable tenacity to survive in one of the most inhospitable natural environments in the world. | | | The desert The undulating sand dunes of Qatar’s desert proffer a stark beauty, and are a popular destination for a recreational safari or the spectacular landscape. The desert is an integral part of local culture, and boasts a surprising array of activities. From relaxing tent side to dune-bashing or parasailing, the desert is anything but beige. The impressive 'Inland Sea' or Khor Al Adaid, a UNESCO recognized site, lies to the south of the city, and is one of the few places in the world where the sea encroaches into the desert. For a truly authentic desert experience, nothing beats a camel ride over the soft dunes, before embarking on an exhilarating desert safari over the dunes to Khor Al Adaid, accessible only by 4x4 vehicles. | |
The water With over 560 km of coastline, Qatar boasts abundant marine life and crystal waters making it ideal for fishing, sailing, water-skiing, canoeing, kitesurfing, jet-skiing, and windsurfing. As a peninsula surrounded by the Arabian sea and blessed with year-round sunny weather, Qatar is an ideal location for water sports. In the winter season when the average temperature is 26 degrees, the country’s crystal-clear beaches, waterparks and marinas invite everyone to try out new activities and experiences. | | | Luxury Spas Bliss Spa Doha at W Doha Hotel & Residences has a spacious colourful interior and also houses a gym and a pool. The spa offers massages, body treatments, facials, slimming treatments, anti-aging programs and patented treatments such as the Lava Shell massage.
The Spa at Al Jasra Boutique Hotel combines traditional Arabic treatments with modern techniques. Along with a luxurious Moroccan hammam, the spa offers a range of massages including traditional hot stone and aromatherapy.
The Sharq Village & Spa, located along the coast in central Doha, is one of the biggest and most luxurious spas in Qatar. Modelled after a traditional Qatari village, it contains 23 treatment rooms and four spa areas, each with a different theme which reflects Qatar’s rich culture of wellness, along with hammam rooms, saunas and a private ladies-only area.
For a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, enjoy the traditional hammam experience at the Anantara Spa at Banana Island Resort Doha. Winner of Qatar’s Best Hotel Spa 2019 at the World Spa Awards, the Anantara Spa is on a private island overlooking the water. It features a traditional Turkish hammam and a diverse range of treatments and massages inspired by Thai wellness.
| | Luxury Spas ESPA in the Mondrian Doha, winner of the “Luxury Hotel Spa Country Award, Qatar” by World Luxury Spa Awards 2019, is an oasis of calm amidst the bustle of the city. The largest ESPA in the world, it is spread over 22,000 square feet, with 11 treatment rooms and a traditional Turkish hammam. Treatments use technology to increase the efficacy of natural products, and along with traditional spa treatments, ESPA offers oxygen therapy – detoxifying not just your pores, but also your lungs.
The St. Regis is home to Remede Spa, voted "Best Luxury Beach Resort Spa - Middle East & North Africa 2019" at the World Luxury Spa Awards. The spa contains 22 private treatment rooms, a hydro pool, steam rooms, relaxation lounges as well as couples treatment rooms, where cares melt away at the hands of highly trained staff. A selection of treatments use techniques inspired by Arabian tradition, and local ingredients to soothe and pamper.
Al Messila Wellness Resort & Spa is the first 5-star wellness retreat in Qatar. The ladies-only retreat is the first of its kind in the region. It contains 26 treatment rooms, two fully equipped gyms, private training, spinning and movement studios, three mineral therapy pools, a daylight-enhanced recreational pool and four hydro wellness worlds: Oriental, Floral, Mystic, and Mineral. Each ‘world’ contains flotation tanks, cocoon beds, oxygen rooms, Kneipp walks, hammams and salt rooms.
| | | About Qatar National Tourism Council Qatar National Tourism Council’s mission is to firmly establish Qatar as a place where cultural authenticity meets modernity, and where people of the world come together to experience unique offerings in culture, sports, business and family entertainment. QNTC’s work is guided by the Qatar National Tourism Sector Strategy (QNTSS), which seeks to diversify the country’s tourism offering and increase visitor spending. Since launching QNTSS, Qatar has welcomed over 14 million visitors. The economic impact of the tourism sector in Qatar is becoming increasingly visible with the government designating tourism in 2017 a priority sector in pursuit of a more diverse economy and more active private sector.
| | CONTACT
Karin Gert Nielsen
CEO & Managing Director
Atlantic Link
Strandvejen 125
2900 Hellerup
M: +45 2942 1005
E: kgn@atlanticlink.net
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