The capital of Qatar has grown in size and prosperity at a breathtaking rate in recent decades. The oil and gas industries have pumped enormous sums into filling Doha's skyline with extraordinary skyscrapers. People who buy tickets for flights to the city will find it to be one of the world's most modern, with jaw-dropping architecture around every corner. Yet Doha still manages to incorporate plenty of open green spaces, making the city a pleasant place in which to spend time, as well as an exciting one.
The hotels, restaurants and shops in the city wouldn't look out of place on the streets of London or New York, with every conceivable option provided to a world class standard at some location or other. At the same time, renovated traditional souqs offer a chance to sample the traditional Arab approach to shopping, and there are plenty of places where Qatari cuisine and culture can be enjoyed.
The resorts in and around Doha offer opulence by the bucket load, making a ticket for a flight to the city an opportunity to indulge in the finer things in life and unwind, as well as to thrill at the sight of a world city in the making.