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A protected reserve where dunes meet the sea. Go with a licensed 4x4 operator; dune driving needs expertise.

A UNESCO World Heritage fort and the remains of an 18th-century pearling town on the north-west coast.

Kayak through green mangroves with herons and crabs. Book a guided tour and check the tide.

A causeway walk into the mangroves near Al Khor; quiet and easy for families.

A fishing town with a corniche, dhow harbour and the Al Khor Park playgrounds.

Richard Serra’s four steel plates across the desert, near the mushroom-shaped Zekreet rock formations.

An Anantara resort island. The day pass (QAR 395 adults, QAR 150 ages 3–11) covers the boat, pool, beach and, for adults, dining and activity credit. Boats leave Al Shyoukh Port at 10am and return at 5pm; passes are non-refundable.