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Tourist Attractions
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Sealine Beach Resort: Situated 55 km from the capital, the resort offers a large variety of rooms, villas and chalets - all overlooking the sea; alongside with many sports and recreational activities and a number of restaurants. The charge for using the resort facilities and the swimming pool in week days is QR30 for adults and QR20 for children in weekdays; and QR50 for adults and QR30 for children on Thursdays and Fridays. Membership fee including tax is QR2500 per year for a family of 5 and QR1600 biannually for individuals. The standard room rates per day are as follows: Weekends and holidays: Room: QR875; Chalet for 4: QR1850; Villa: QR2650 Weekdays: Room: QR650; Chalet for 4: QR1350; Villa: QR1950 Tel: 4765299 Fax: 4765298 Reservation: 4765233 Email
Al-Gharriyya Resort: This resort lies on the waterfront of al-Gharriyya area in the north. It comprises a number of super deluxe villas, children playgrounds, a swimming pool and restaurants. Tel: 4728000 / 4728888 Fax: 4728877 The Zoo: The zoo lies 20 km from Doha on Salwa Road. It has a varied collection of animals, reptiles and birds as well as a mini amusement park for children. The zoo opens from 3 pm to 7 pm and closes on Saturdays. Entrance fees are QR2 for children and QR5 for adults. Tel. 4585858
Al- Rumaila Park: This park lies on Doha Corniche. It has grass areas, children rides, a popular market and restaurants. It opens around the clock and entrance is free of charge. Tel. 4435348
Dahl El-Hamam Public Park: Situated in KHhalifa Al-Shamalia, this public park contains several green lawns, passages for walking in addition to playgrounds for children. It is open for families free of charges. Tel:4865097 
Khor Al Udaid Beach: This beach lies on the southeastern most part of the country, 78 km from Doha. This beautiful beach is distinguished by its fine sand dunes that can be as high as 40 meters in some locations. Other fine beaches include Fuwairit, Dukhan and others.
Al Jassasiya: Al Jassasiya are a range of rocky hills overlooking the northeastern coast of the country between the two villages of Al Huwailah and Fuwairit. They are famous for their numerous stone carvings and engravings, some of which date back to prehistoric times.
Almaha Sanctuary:
This tourist attraction is established to protect Al Maha (oryx) the endangered desert antelope.
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