DOHA, QATAR : AN HONEST REVIEW / WHY I WAS SHOCKED
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Күн бұрынI take you on a tour with honest reviews of sights and activities in Doha, Qatar. You’ll see why Doha might not be what you expect and why I was shocked. Should you visit Doha, Qatar? What are the best things to do and things to see in Doha? Is Doha worth it? Find out in this video!
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Notes: A long weekend was enough in Doha and the only thing I didn’t get to see because I was short on time was the Box Park.
Doha is walkable in the central areas but you should still download either the Uber or Karwa app in case you need it.
Everyone speaks English.
I stayed in the Four Seasons West Bay hotel and it was amazing.
Public transport is cheap but food is generally expensive so be prepared!
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:35 Doha Corniche
1:46 How conservative is Doha?
2:33 Getting around in central Doha
2:51 Souq Waqif Doha
4:40 Downtown Meshreib Doha
6:43 Doha Metro
9:06 Doha National Museum
9:52 Nighttime Doha
9:56 Taxis in Doha, Qatar
10:25 Katara Cultural Village
10:55 Katara mosque Doha
12:23 Single female travellers in Doha
13:32 Qanat Quartier the Pearl Doha
14:55 Doha airport
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@turkanella 3 ай бұрын
Woow, it is one of the best vlogs in Doha I've ever watched! I am traveling Qatar soon, loved your informative video!
@Kristinahouwer 3 ай бұрын
This means SO much to me !! Thank you 😍 I’m planning a bunch of new and exciting destinations for this year so make sure to subscribe ! Have an amazing time in Doha 💜
@a.brasil6126 2 ай бұрын
Doha is where Past and Future meet. Innovative, modern, traditional, all in one. I just came back from a 1 week stay there and cannot put down in words how fantastic it was. If you are reading this comment and have interest in visiting Qatar, just go there, it is REALLY worthy a visit, you will be amazed!
@Kristinahouwer 2 ай бұрын
So pleased to read you also had a good time there! Thanks for watching and have a great day :)
@rommelcaritativo3005 27 күн бұрын
Just like japan
@Kristinahouwer 27 күн бұрын
@@rommelcaritativo3005agreed! My most recent video is about Japan and I loved it there
@MihaelaLeaders 4 ай бұрын
Loved your video! Thank you for the detailed information.
@Kristinahouwer 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment and for watching 😍
@ciwanechris1428 2 ай бұрын
Very good video ! Thank you for sharing. I see Doha is a beautiful place to visit. I hope one day I will go to visit this wonderful city. I enjoyed watching your video. Thank you again for sharing. U get a new follower from 🇨🇦😁👍👍
@Kristinahouwer 2 ай бұрын
Yay thanks very much ! So glad you enjoyed it
@JuanCarlos-zd5th 5 ай бұрын
Your videos are the next best thing to being there. Keep up the good work and happy new year 🎉
@Kristinahouwer 5 ай бұрын
LOVE comments like this ! So motivating. Thank you so much and happy new year !!🥳🥳
@andyt8216 3 ай бұрын
A great video, thank you. I’m seriously thinking of a trip to Doha and Muscat for my erm, 50th next February. This video has made that idea even more likely. 🇶🇦🇴🇲
@Kristinahouwer 3 ай бұрын
Love comments like these and LOVE that you're considering going there for your 50th ! I also have a video about Oman (Muscat is actually the first place I explored there), I went right after Doha last month and was blown away by Oman too so your idea is really good I think: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p8VlftOjuMe5YZ8.html
@andyt8216 3 ай бұрын
@@Kristinahouwer I’ve just watched it. Thank you 🤩
@Adeltaarabt17 3 ай бұрын
Very nice impression of Doha! Can't wait to visit next december.
@Kristinahouwer 3 ай бұрын
I think you’ll have an amazing time in December , so glad to hear you’ll be going too 😍☺️
@scottman895 5 ай бұрын
Doha looks quite impressive! I really like how clean and sharp everything looks there. I seriously will need to plan a trip there someday especially when I want to escape the winters in North America. Great video!
@Kristinahouwer 5 ай бұрын
Clean and sharp is the perfect way to describe it 😃
@richjaneRN Ай бұрын
Me moving to Doha to work as a Nurse while waiting for my EB3 visa. Retrogression is ongoing. My American Dream is still alive but for now keeping it lowkey.
@crysaqua 4 ай бұрын
❤this vlog im going to Doha in a week THANK YOU!!
@Kristinahouwer 4 ай бұрын
Yay ! That makes me so happy !
@melyadameyah.c2283 3 ай бұрын
Are you in Doha now
@user-mo4et4rc1r 4 ай бұрын
I was just there !! I was really surprised how amazing it was !! !!
@Kristinahouwer 4 ай бұрын
Me too !🤩
@user-mo4et4rc1r 4 ай бұрын
@@Kristinahouwer my name is the same as yours with a K 🤗I returned on the 16th from Qatar 👍very impressive can’t wait to go back ! I like Kuwait too 👍great channel good luck with everything ❤️
@smashinglabu3942 Күн бұрын
Can't wait my first holiday after anxiety disorder treatment almost 5 years. See you Doha this October
@Kristinahouwer Күн бұрын
Wow congrats ! I’m sure you’ll have an amazing time
@matiasgarcia5655 5 ай бұрын
Feliz Año Kristina, disfruto tus videos ❤
@Kristinahouwer 5 ай бұрын
gracias!! Feliz Año!
@chinaert Ай бұрын
nice and cozy video 🚅 i forgot that i am fasting 👌💚
@Kristinahouwer Ай бұрын
That’s a wonderful compliment , thank you 😘
@brothersman524 2 ай бұрын
I have been to Doha a few times for 2/3 days stopovers to get to South East Asia, Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles and other Arab speaking countries. I actually love this city - it is really good and clean. Done all the main sites there - Katara Cultural Village, Aspire Tower and Park, Doha skyline, National Museum, Museum of the Islamic Arts, The Pearl, Muhammed Ibn Abdul Wahab Mosque, a day trip to the sea line desert, Katara Tower, Villagio Mall, Education City Mosque, Souq Waqif, Qanat Quartier etc. I actually prefer staying in Doha rather than Dubai although Abu Dhabi is wonderful
@Kristinahouwer 2 ай бұрын
So glad to hear you love it too. I agree - very clean and well maintained. Thank you for your comment and for watching the video :)
@mayukhchowdhury9847 5 ай бұрын
Yes, Doha is amazing, The Cornish, Kataara Cultural Village and the Museums. And as I say always, your vlogs make the place much more amazing and wonderful
@Kristinahouwer 5 ай бұрын
Thank you , glad you enjoyed it !
@kimberlyregina Ай бұрын
I just came back from Qatar 🇶🇦 and it is a FANTASTIC country! There is so much to explore I could be a frequent visitor.
@Kristinahouwer Ай бұрын
100% !
@janel1970 4 ай бұрын
great video!
@Kristinahouwer 4 ай бұрын
Thank you very much, appreciate it 🥰
@whereiscaketravelers 5 ай бұрын
Great video! Very informative. I’ve spent 24 hours walking around Dubai on a layover, but I’ve always been curious about Doha Qatar as well. Thanks for the video. I’ll have to incorporate a long layover there as well! 😁
@Kristinahouwer 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and for the comment :) I personally really enjoyed it and can definitely recommend a longer layover 😊
@JJ2023. 3 ай бұрын
Great video especially from the perspecive of a single female traveller , Doha is on my list of places to visit .🙂
@Kristinahouwer 3 ай бұрын
This makes me so happy, thank you ! You’ll have a wonderful time when you go 😍
@NoMadKid 2 ай бұрын
Discreet and un advertised places in Qatar: 1-Al Saad aka Syria/Lebanon of Qatar. Great Levant restaurants and Hookah cafes. 2-Najma’s flee market and chapatis aka little India/Bangladesh of Qatar. 3-Shahania farm lands and camping resorts like Heenat Salma and Samarya.
@Kristinahouwer 2 ай бұрын
Thank you ! 🤩☺️
@danielletieri8458 4 ай бұрын
I liked a lot!
@Kristinahouwer 4 ай бұрын
🤩
@muslimsk2720 4 ай бұрын
OMG 😱 Amazing view 😍 I ❤️ qatar❤❤❤
@Kristinahouwer 4 ай бұрын
Just gorgeous isn’t it !🥰
@muslimsk2720 4 ай бұрын
@@Kristinahouwer yes
@muslimsk2720 4 ай бұрын
@@Kristinahouwer will you be my friend 🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️
@discoverglobeliving 2 ай бұрын
Qatar seems intriguing for retirement plan. Honest insights help understand the real picture.
@Kristinahouwer 2 ай бұрын
That’s a great idea , haven’t even thought about it that way but you might be right !
@pancake5707 2 ай бұрын
@@Kristinahouwer you cannot get residency in Qatar unless you work there or buy a flat in The Pearl, the same Qanat Quartier including...
@shibilek8118 4 ай бұрын
Doha is neat and clean in world ❤❤
@Kristinahouwer 4 ай бұрын
I agree - extremely clean and pleasant ! I was even talking to a friend about this today 😊
@lols_2006 17 күн бұрын
I spent 10days last summer in Doha and most definitely prefer it to Dubai. It is worthy of a visit and I intend to take my children there for a vacation soon.
@Kristinahouwer 17 күн бұрын
I agree with you ! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and for watching :)
@saidulhasan5655 2 ай бұрын
You were looking so Good wearing Abaya, 😍
@Kristinahouwer 2 ай бұрын
Haha thank you
@johnwesley7815 27 күн бұрын
Lovely
@Kristinahouwer 27 күн бұрын
Thank you !
@chandlerbing7938 Ай бұрын
Today I Visited Corniche Around 3:00 PM I Really Loved It Very Much Because The Place Is On An Industrial Area And I Haven't Been Gone Outside For Like 9 Months Next One I'm Going To Visit Is Lusail ❤.
@Kristinahouwer Ай бұрын
So happy to hear you loved it ! It’s a wonderful place
@pennytilghman3003 3 ай бұрын
Qatar 🇶🇦 is one of the most innovative countries globally, and champions sustainability and clean tech ❤
@Kristinahouwer 3 ай бұрын
Agree !😃
@firdausbj1 Күн бұрын
What camera did you use? It does not perform well on low light.
@Kristinahouwer Күн бұрын
I use the GoPro and yes, it’s not great in low light but for me it’s the best option currently as it’s light, resistant, shoots in 4K and doesn’t attract attention
@stacyt3413 Ай бұрын
Anyone knows how it goes with a visa for 1 night in doha ? We have a transit and booked an hotel
@Kristinahouwer Ай бұрын
I didn’t need a visa with my EU passport
@daa4072 Ай бұрын
Nice video, thank you. But traveling is boring how do you do it
@Kristinahouwer Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching , I love to travel ! Never boring
@elainemarra9790 10 күн бұрын
Beautiful
@Kristinahouwer 10 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching 🥰
@parsapersian80 2 ай бұрын
The souke was amazing for us. I think if you are single maybe you'll feel lonely like she did bit for families it's amazing. Also go at night not during the day like she did. Tons of great food there as well. Must see for sure. Who wants to see a mall when you go to qatar? Her take is very subjective
@Kristinahouwer 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and for your comment ! It’s great to get different points of view ☺️
@belloabdullahi1116 2 ай бұрын
Your video has inspired me to come to Doha. how easy is it to get a job in Doha?
@Kristinahouwer 2 ай бұрын
Thats great ! I can’t tell you much about getting a job there because I was only there for a weekend
@zapfanzapfan 2 ай бұрын
80+ % of people in Qatar are not Qatari so they do seem to hire quite a bit of outside help.
@christopherking4217 Ай бұрын
Nice one . Chris and Kitty Liverpool England.
@Kristinahouwer Ай бұрын
Thanks ☺️
@manpreetseehraofficial 5 ай бұрын
what are the taxi apps you mention?
@Kristinahouwer 5 ай бұрын
Uber and Karwa :) both work really well.
@manpreetseehraofficial 5 ай бұрын
@@Kristinahouwer Thankyou! Visiting there on 5th January.
@manpreetseehraofficial 5 ай бұрын
Any must try things there?
@Kristinahouwer 4 ай бұрын
@@manpreetseehraofficial for things to do: it’s all in the video ! I personally loved the downtown area , the corniche walk and the architecture of the national museum, followed by the blue mosque and qanat quartier. In terms of food, I actually didn’t try any traditional food this time but there are some great restaurants and lots of choice :)
@pancake5707 2 ай бұрын
Friday mornings before Friday prayer are the most quiet in Doha, even cafes and supermarkets close between 11am and 1pm. Then the Family day starts, when Corniche is full with people if it is cooler outside or everyone dashes to Malls in the summer heat. Quanat Quartier was built long before World Cup, people live there, cafes and shops are there. Yes, that's true that during World Cup there were water parades going on, there were parades on Lusail Boulevard also, and Al Bida Park on Corniche had match screening and disco parties going on, and Souq Waqif was were all fans from different countries met before or after the games, Corniche was closed for traffic, only pedestrians allowed, Metro was free for everyone. Did you know that schools in Doha had extended winter holidays for the time of World Cup to reduce traffic on the roads and also so that children could attend the games!
@Kristinahouwer 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment and for watching ! An interesting overview 😍
@pancake5707 2 ай бұрын
@@Kristinahouwer I've been living in Doha for last 5 years. Safest place to live.
@marialorenzana5727 2 ай бұрын
You mentioned downtown - where is that? I look at Doha’s map and there’s no “downtown” designation. I see Old Town, Pearl City, etc..
@Kristinahouwer 2 ай бұрын
Look for Msheireb Downtown Doha
@richjaneRN Ай бұрын
I believe downtown is a term for the metro area, the busiest areas in Doha where you can access almost everything.
@osireah Ай бұрын
@@richjaneRN yes, so basically all the neighbourhoods near msheireb, some people call west bay downtown but it kinda is and kinda isn't
@naceramekharbeche 4 ай бұрын
On which month have you been there? Thanks
@Kristinahouwer 4 ай бұрын
End of December
@naceramekharbeche 4 ай бұрын
Many thanks, would you recommand late end of feb?
@Kristinahouwer 4 ай бұрын
Haven't been there in Feb myself but should be a great time to visit!@@naceramekharbeche
@FashionsVixen 4 ай бұрын
Did you find it an issue filming on a vlogging camera?
@Kristinahouwer 4 ай бұрын
I just used a GoPro for everything and found no issues at all
@michaeladoyo8702 3 ай бұрын
Did you make it to AL Sanaiya aka industrial area where the Asian workers live
@Kristinahouwer 3 ай бұрын
I didn’t this time
@NoMadKid 2 ай бұрын
You trying to act as if Asian workers only allowed to live there, to shame Qatar. A lot of Asians expats/workers from different financial classes live in Al Ryyan, Muaither, Aziziya, Waab, Al Saad, Wakrah and Al Khor. Stay mad and stay hating.
@michaeladoyo8702 2 ай бұрын
@@NoMadKid 🤡
@canmanlam Ай бұрын
Your comment is hateful and misleading. Jealousy is a bad thing
@sagardaniphotos 2 ай бұрын
How can you shoot in the mosque? Its illegal, right?
@Kristinahouwer 2 ай бұрын
No not at all , flash photography is frowned upon but regular GoPro shots that don’t bother anyone were not a problem there :)
@moky1269 4 ай бұрын
UK is the unsafestt place in the world,excellent video,
@Kristinahouwer 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching :)
@moky1269 4 ай бұрын
@@Kristinahouwer you very welcome ,thank you for presenting xxx
@VitaliySemionov.Astrakhan.ru.. 3 ай бұрын
На днях, американский журналист Такер Карлсон, брал интервью у нашего президента, а потом ходил по магазинам и спустился в московское метро, на станцию- Киевская. 🚇 И был поражен красотой, чистотой и безопасностью этого места. 🎠 Говорил, что у них в США там спят бездомные, бегают крысы, совершаются преступления и т.п. 💉🩸 У нас его поход показывали по всем новостным каналам. Я теперь то же немного удивлён, что хорошее метро есть не только в Катаре, но и в моей собственной стране! P.s. Считаю Такера превосходным журналистом- объективным, грамотным, ответственным и с чувством юмора!📰
@Kristinahouwer 3 ай бұрын
Eto tochno! Ya mnogo slishala pro metro v Moskve, po foto oooochen' krasivo
@user-eu6ww5ej4h 4 ай бұрын
- I Love Qutar ❤
@Kristinahouwer 4 ай бұрын
Me too🤩
@ForeverFREE2024 4 ай бұрын
Kristina, is the most beautiful KZfaqr on the entire platform, long live you and your loved ones.
@Kristinahouwer 4 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@1bluensx 23 күн бұрын
Question, if you read this. I am a 50 year old male, who lives in south Florida. All I wear is shorts as it’s always hot. I did not see a lot of men wearing shorts in the video. But I also didn’t see a lot of what I’d call tourists….were the tourist men wearing shorts?
@Kristinahouwer 23 күн бұрын
Long shorts (to the knee or slightly below) are what I saw for men sometimes
@yonasson762 2 ай бұрын
both beautiful
@Kristinahouwer 2 ай бұрын
Thank you
@jrclarke333 3 ай бұрын
As a male who visited visited Doha a few times, I can say that I did feel quasi-uncomfortable wearing shorts in the mall. Just because I was the only one in them and it's a culturally conservative country and not much skin is seen as opposed to the US. I loved the Souq Waqif but refused to go to the animal section since I am an animal lover. If you go to the Souq in the morning, you can get a cheaper price on things but not as many shops are open since the real time everyone shops is in the evening due to the heat. I love Doha and consider it my second home.
@Kristinahouwer 3 ай бұрын
That’s so cool you consider it your second home ! It’s certainly an amazing place with so much to offer 😍 thanks for watching
@jrclarke333 3 ай бұрын
@@Kristinahouwer thank you for posting.
@tkautzor 2 ай бұрын
There was no ned to modernize Souq Wakeef, it was just built.
@Kristinahouwer 2 ай бұрын
Good to know ;)
@mukairejohnbosco1797 2 ай бұрын
How did you manage to navigate doha alone without a guide, are you a resident?
@Kristinahouwer 2 ай бұрын
Just LOTS of research beforehand !
@zapfanzapfan 2 ай бұрын
It better look good, it was just built 🙂
@Kristinahouwer 2 ай бұрын
😜
@Sai_Saracen 2 ай бұрын
it's kind of telling that you were expecting something "backwards" !!
@Kristinahouwer 2 ай бұрын
Doha definitely exceeded my expectations in the most amazing way !
@israajaffer409 3 ай бұрын
But nice 👍
@Kristinahouwer 3 ай бұрын
🥰
@tanahmelayuberdaulat4163 2 ай бұрын
Habibi. Come to Malaysia. I treat you.
@Kristinahouwer 2 ай бұрын
Thank you !
@BillalAhmadGujjar-fy6vj 24 күн бұрын
Soon i will going to qatar can we meet there
@Kristinahouwer 24 күн бұрын
You’ll have a great time ! I don’t live there but have fun!
@jenanization 29 күн бұрын
Where are you from in Europe, you have an American accent
@Kristinahouwer 29 күн бұрын
Parents are Russian but dad lived in the US for over 4 decades. I lived all over Europe and speak 6 languages are a result so that’s why my accent sounds US but not really hahah
@delonramsundar8261 Ай бұрын
Anything on Nepal 🇳🇵
@Kristinahouwer Ай бұрын
Not yet but maybe one day !
@VitaliySemionov.Astrakhan.ru.. 5 ай бұрын
Да, впечатляет! Чистота необыкновенная, метро роскошное. 🚇 Удивительно, что никто не портит, не ломает, не пачкает. В нашей стране всё поломают, испортят, испачкают. Да и в Европе, наверное полно вандалов и хулиганов. Всё ещё не могу привыкнуть к твоим путешествиям по арабским странам. 🌇 Как-то слишком экзотично. А катарцы на арабском языке говорят? Твой диалект?
@Kristinahouwer 5 ай бұрын
Da, v Evrope tozhe vse lomayut. A tut takogo net, vse prosto idealno. Da, v Katare na Arabskom govorat - oni menya ponimayut a ya ix inogda s trudom😅
@walkingguys5024 2 ай бұрын
😍👌🫶👌🫶😍
@Kristinahouwer 2 ай бұрын
🤩
@flowerward8728 2 күн бұрын
Doesn't impress me enough to visit there. I'd rather go to Turkey again
@Kristinahouwer 2 күн бұрын
Turkey is also a fabulous place with so much to offer !🤩
@MY-zx6lz 4 ай бұрын
How about you focus on Qatar instead of yourself - no need to see you in all the video - step behind it and don't try to like listening to yourself so much - thumbs down
@Kristinahouwer 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment and sorry you didn’t like it , have a fab day ! 😘
@CC-kl4nh 10 күн бұрын
Qatar is such a rich and weathy country. Why does it look so empty?
@Kristinahouwer 10 күн бұрын
I think the population density isn’t quite as large as other similar places and it hasn’t attracted tourists and foreigners as much as dubai yet , so that’s probably why :)
@israajaffer409 3 ай бұрын
Uae🇦🇪is better
@Kristinahouwer 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching !🤩
@alibaig8190 12 күн бұрын
Dumb opening comments, she missed many important attractive places.
@Kristinahouwer 12 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching ! Make sure to check out my other videos for more “dumb opening comments” 😘
@KararAbonelik-gf2ly 4 ай бұрын
How are the prices?
@Kristinahouwer 4 ай бұрын
Public transport was cheap , taxis were the same as in Europe and food was expensive
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