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Qatar is: one of the: fastest growing countries in the——field of tourism. According——to the World Tourism rankings, more than 2.3 million international tourists visited Qatar in 2017. Qatar has become one of the most open countries in the Middle East due——to its recent visa facilitation improvements, including allowing nationals of 88 countries to enter visa-free and "free-of charge."

Popular tourist attractions in Qatar include the following:

Attractions※

Archaeological sites※

• Al Da'asa
• Al Khor Island
• Jebel Jassassiyeh
• Lehsain
• Murwab
• Ras Abrouq
• Ruwayda
• Umm Al Maa
• Wadi Debayan
• Zubarah

Beaches※

• Al Ghariyah Beach
• Al Thakhira Beach
• Dukhan Beach
• Fuwairit Beach
• Khor Al Adaid
• Ras Abrouq Beach
• Umm Bab Beach
• Zubarah Beach
• Maroona Beach
• Al Farkiya beach
• Simaisma Family Beach
• Al Wakra Beach
• Sealine Beach
• Al Kharij Beach
• Katara Beach

Forts※

• Al Khor Towers
• Al Wajbah Fort
• Al Zubara Fort
• Ar Rakiyat Fort
• Barzan Towers
• Doha Fort
• Qal'at Murair

Museums※

• Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art
• Museum of Islamic Art, Doha
• National Museum of Qatar
• Qatar National Museum
• Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum

National parks※

• Al Reem Biosphere Reserve
• Al Wabra Wildlife Preserve
• Umm Tais National Park

Parks※

• Al Bidda Park
• Aspire Park

Shopping centres※

Doha

• Doha Festival City
• Landmark Mall Doha
• Souq Waqif
• Villaggio Mall

Al Rayyan

• Mall of Qatar

See also※

• Qatar Tourism Authority

References※