Qatar · Rural Experiences

6-Hour Zekreet and Dukhan Beach Tour with Richard Serra Sculpture

6 Hours Round trip from Zekreet Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Marvel at the beauty of the Richard Serra sculptures in the desert
02 Explore Zekreet Fort and the village beach
03 Discover desert mushroom hills and spot wild animals on the Zekreet peninsula
04 Walk on the white soft sand and swim at Dukhan Beach

Spend 6 hours exploring Zekreet, a village in north-western Qatar, about 80 km from Doha. Visit the Zekreet Fort and beach, discover the area's desert mushroom hills and wildlife, and admire the breathtaking Richard Serra sculpture in the desert. Continue to Film City, a replica of an ancient Arabic village built for local teledrama, before ending at Dukhan Beach, where you can walk on the white soft sand and enjoy a swim in the crystal clear water.

Stop by the breathtaking Richard Serra sculpture in the desert, which spans over a kilometre and comprises four steel plates, each over fourteen meters in height.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Zekreet Village, Richard Serra Sculpture and Dukhan Beach

Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location and begin your tour.
Travel towards Zekreet, built in the 1940s after oil operations commenced in Qatar.
Explore the tiny peninsula, filled with desert mushroom hills and wild animals.
Arrive at the small village of Zekreet and see the famous fort and beach.
Stop by the breathtaking Richard Serra sculpture in the desert, which spans over a kilometre and comprises four steel plates, each over fourteen meters in height.
Continue to Film City, a replica of a perfect ancient Arabic village built some time ago for local teledrama.
Proceed to Dukhan Beach, the first place where petroleum was found in Qatar.

End of the tour.