travel42 Port Guide: Doha

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Located on the eastern side of the main peninsula 30 mi/45 km south of Khor, Doha is the nation's capital and the only city in Qatar.

The emirate's gas- and oil-fueled prosperity is reflected in a wealth of world-class tourism, architectural and cultural attractions springing up in Doha. On the horizon where sand dunes once dominated now stand futuristic skyscrapers, many housing luxury hotel outlets.

Man-made island Pearl-Qatar, rising on 985 acres/400 hectares off the coast, is promoted ...