Doha: Half-Day West Qatar Tour with Desert Rock Formations - Zekreet & Film City

4 Hours Round trip from National Museum Metro Station - Exit 2 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the wind-carved rock formations of the Zekreet Peninsula
  • 02 See the famous umbrella-shaped rock in the desert
  • 03 Visit Richard Serra’s East-West/West-East land-art installation
  • 04 Wander through the mysterious Film City replica village
  • 05 Travel in an air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle
  • 06 Enjoy photo stops along Qatar’s wild west coast
  • 07 Return via the Al Shahaniya camel racing area

Discover the dramatic landscapes of Qatar’s west coast on a half-day journey from Doha. Travel by 4x4 to the Zekreet Peninsula to see its striking wind-carved limestone formations, including the famous umbrella-shaped rock, then experience Richard Serra’s monumental East-West/West-East installation rising from the desert.

You’ll also visit the mysterious Film City, a replica Arabian village set among dunes and rocky terrain, before returning to Doha via Al Shahaniya. Blending natural scenery, contemporary art, and local culture, this tour offers a memorable look at a different side of Qatar.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Doha
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Zekreet Peninsula Rock Formations

Explore the wind-carved limestone formations of the Zekreet Peninsula, including the famous umbrella-shaped rock - a photographer's favourite.

Richard Serra Sculpture - East-West/West-East

Stand beneath four towering steel plates in the empty desert - Richard Serra's monumental land-art installation.

Film City

Wander the mysterious Film City - a replica Arabian village built for a film set, now standing silent among the dunes and rocks.

Return to Doha via Al Shahaniya

Drive back to Doha past the Al Shahaniya camel racing area, with drop-off at your hotel or the meeting point.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from National Museum Metro Station - Exit 2 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Doha
  • Air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle
  • Professional guide
  • Zekreet Peninsula and umbrella rock formations
  • Richard Serra East-West/West-East sculpture
  • Film City visit
  • Photo stops
  • Bottled water

What's Not Included

  • Meals
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities

Know before you go

  • Suitable for all ages.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
National Museum Metro Station - Exit 2, Doha, National Museum Metro Station, Exit 2 (car parking area), Doha
Tour start
National Museum Metro Station - Exit 2, Doha, National Museum Metro Station, Exit 2 (car parking area), Doha
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in National Museum Metro Station - Exit 2.

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