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Experience the heritage and traditions of Qatar on this half-day Al Samriya Estate and Camel Racetrack tour. Visit Al Samriya Estate, home to the Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum, showcasing rare artifacts, vintage cars, and Islamic art inside a desert fort-style setting. Explore the beautiful Leaning Mosque and Minaret, a unique architectural wonder, and enjoy the serene surroundings filled with Arabian Oryx and peacocks. Continue to Al Shahaniya Camel Racetrack, the heart of Qatar’s national sport, where you can see camels in training or witness thrilling races with robot jockeys during the racing season from October to April.
Watch as trainers prepare the camels for competition and learn about the deep-rooted traditions of camel racing. This experience perfectly blends culture, innovation, and adventure, offering travelers an unforgettable insight into Qatari life. Private transport, water, and an English-speaking guide are included.
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We can pick-up & drop off the guest anywhere inside Doha only. Guest pick up point and contact number should be "MANDATORY" please specify accurately.
Itinerary
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Al Samriya Estate is a multi-part attraction combining cultural, nature & leisure components. Key components: The Leaning Mosque & Minaret Located at the Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani Museum (FBQ), in Al Samriya Estate, Al Shahaniya. Also referred to as the Leaning Mosque of Doha. It’s intentionally designed to lean — not a structural accident. The leaning is part of its artistic / architectural concept. It blends traditional Islamic motifs (mosque shape, minaret, dome, coloured glass) with modern engineering and innovation (sensor systems, safety design) to make something unique. Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum (FBQ Museum) — a private museum located in a fort-style building, housing a huge artifact collection (Additional fee) Al Samriya Riding School / Equestrian Center — horse-riding lessons, trail rides, facilities to see/touch horses. Oryx Reserve / Animal Reserve — Arabian oryxes, ostriches, peacocks, gazelles etc in an open reserve setting.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Al Shahaniya Racetrack
Al Shahaniya Camel Racetrack is the main place for camel racing in Qatar. At Al Shahaniya, you can: Watch racing events (often with robot jockeys) during the racing season. You can also visit the camel stables. Drive alongside the track in your car during races, following the course. On non-race days: see camels in training in the morning or other scheduled practice sessions. Robot jockeys are used instead of human jockeys. They are lightweight, remotely controlled devices. Crowds and spectators: there are grandstands but many people follow the race by car along a road parallel to the track. It’s part of the experience. Visiting when no race: you can still see training, see camels being handled, stabled, groomed.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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