Doha

From the best names in hotels and restaurants with world-class chefs at their helm to private excursions and shopping malls offering top labels, and spa ...

On a night cruise on these traditional wooden boats, you will see the city sparkle all around you, with the light reflected on the dark, calm water of the Gulf, making it look iridescent. In an hour you can cover its entire 4.5-mile span or pick a spot and enjoy the view. Alternatively, hire a local stylist to take you around the shopping highlights of Doha, complete with lunch and fashion styling advice. While the country’s international cuisine is superb, when in Qatar you should try the best of Middle Eastern food in a luxurious setting. Let the sumptuous Al Messila Spa at its namesake resortindulge you in all things golden: 24-karat gold hot stone massage, 24-karat gold body oil, a gold facial and more. Start off at the traditional Souq Waqif with its many cafes and restaurants and bazaar-like stalls selling everything from traditional incense to plush camels. You can stay on a private island in the bay at the Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara with its South Pacific-style overwater villas, superb restaurants and a floating lunch served in the pool. Nobu excels at great food and a superb Friday brunch, but it also wins when it comes to location, sitting on a small island connected by a causeway to the Four Seasons hotel. Located in West Bay, between the city center and the Pearl-Qatar, this property is home to several superb restaurants.is hard to beat. Located in West Bay, between the city center and the Pearl-Qatar, this property is home to several superb restaurants. It takes the best aspects of middle eastern travel and packages them together with no expenses spared, for a sumptuous experience around every corner. It takes the best aspects of middle eastern travel and packages them together with no expenses spared, for a sumptuous experience around every corner.have it all.