Doha: Fans and visitors to the FIFA World Cup are mesmerised by Qatar’s vast development and are intrigued by the country’s rich culture and cuisine.
For those who touched down for the first time it is certainly not going to be the first and the last but the start to many visits back again to the fascinating state, now a sought-after destination for travel and tourism.
The rich Arab state is already on the travel map of holiday-makers who yearn for rest, relaxation, and a memorable unwinding experience.
The country is just marvelous and our stay will surely be an unforgettable one, said Patricia, Adriana, and Lia Mattos, a family and fans of Brazil football and natives of the soccer-crazy nation favored to clinch the title this year.
There is much more to what meets the eye in the peninsula which is home to some of the world’s unique locations, culture, and cuisine.
The Pearl, Souq Waqif, Qatar Museums, the Qatar National Library, the B12-Beach Cub, and Doha sands are some of the breathtaking and must-visit locations in the country.
It has been right throughout an entertaining and enthralling experience in Qatar since landing a fortnight ago, said Ameen Hussain from Pakistan during his visit to the Qatar Museum yesterday.
As the clock ticks for the exciting and nail-biting moments in the sporting world social media has been replete with a forecast of the victors.
Football fans and foreign visitors at malls and in the street looked tense with only a day to go before the most spectacular sporting event to be held across eight state-of-the-art stadiums in Doha. Metros, bus stands, and all pick-up points in the country have been bustling in the run-up to the world cup which is slated to kick off tomorrow.
According to estimates over 1.2m visitors are expected for the spellbinding and nerve-wracking event that will span nearly a month.
The 22nd edition of the quadrennial men’s championship will take place from November 20 to December 18 across eight state-of-the-art stadiums in Doha.
Qatar has been making preparations for the event since winning the bid over a decade ago and has come up with one of the stunning venues for the most looked forward sporting fiesta. Qatar’s rise to fame has not been a recent phenomenon but rather years of hard work, dedication, and meticulous planning by the state which is today considered a world-over model for development.
The blood, sweat, and tears of the country’s forefathers have not gone in vain but have paid rich dividends to the nation which is now yielding the fruits of prosperity. Qatar’s economy is one of the richest in the world based on GDP per capita, ranking among the top ten richest nations on global ranking for 2015 and 2016 data compiled by the World Bank, IMF, and the United Nations.
Petroleum and natural gas are the backbones of Qatar’s economy which account for over 70 percent of the total state revenue, over 60 percent of GDP, and nearly 85 percent of export income. The state has the world’s third-largest natural gas reserves and is the second-largest exporter of natural gas.
