Mini trip Qatar Qsuites Cbr to JFK

[Flying mermaid]

Thanks everyone- I do tend to be at the clumsy end of the spectrum . Anyway I clearly don’t have osteoporosis as I came down really hard with only bruising

The guy running the cafe was delightful - he must have realised we were very hungry, as he found the lunch menu (even though it was well after 3) and we ordered some tuna rolls. He brought us some nuts to snack on while we waited. Mr FM ordered a fruit smoothie and he brought me a little extra to try.

 

[Flying mermaid]

We had been planning to walk along the water front to get to Souk Wakif, but given my accident we decided to go by taxi instead. Taxis are reasonably priced and seemed easy to get. The souk is original but has been very revamped.

Before going out I changed into a calf length, fairly full skirt and a top with sleeves and shoulders covered.

The Souk was fairly buzzing when we got there - both tourists and Qataris and it was fun to walk around soaking in the atmosphere.

We had got used to Master FM telling us where to eat, so hadn’t done any homework. Bit of a mistake as there are dozens of restaurants and cafes . We avoided the Pizza one, the Italian, one with wraps and a chocolate cafe and settled on a more authentic looking one with seafood.

The food was OK, although nothing special, but the service was woeful. Mr FM picked up his glass to drink and the bottom fell out! He was drenched in water! They did grudgingly come and mop up, but after asking twice for another glass we gave up and shared a glass. Al Bandar it was called and I am sure there would be much better options

 

[love_the_life]

We had been planning to walk along the water front to get to Souk Wakif, but given my accident we decided to go by taxi instead. Taxis are reasonably priced and seemed easy to get. The souk is original but has been very revamped.

Before going out I changed into a calf length, fairly full skirt and a top with sleeves and shoulders covered.

The Souk was fairly buzzing when we got there - both tourists and Qataris and it was fun to walk around soaking in the atmosphere.

We had got used to Master FM telling us where to eat, so hadn’t done any homework. Bit of a mistake as there are dozens of restaurants and cafes . We avoided the Pizza one, the Italian, one with wraps and a chocolate cafe and settled on a more authentic looking one with seafood.

The food was OK, although nothing special, but the service was woeful. Mr FM picked up his glass to drink and the bottom fell out! He was drenched in water! They did grudgingly come and mop up, but after asking twice for another glass we gave up and shared a glass. Al Bandar it was called and I am sure there would be much better optionsView attachment 163862View attachment 163864

That last plate doesn't look very appetising. Hope it tasted better than it looked.

 

[Flying mermaid]

That last plate doesn't look very appetising. Hope it tasted better than it looked.

the seafood was actually quite nice, but the sauces were very salty.

 

[love_the_life]

the seafood was actually quite nice, but the sauces were very salty.

Hard to recognise what it was.

 

[Flying mermaid]

Hard to recognise what it was.

yes it certainly isn’t a place I would recommend.

 

[Berlin]

yes it certainly isn’t a place I would recommend.

Sorry to hear and it seems that you had bad luck. We made the same mistake years ago, heading into the Doha Souk without a plan where to eat and as a gay couple we felt extra uncomfortable there. But we luckily found a restaurant where the food was exquisite and staff didn't blink an eyelid about those two 'cousins' having a romantic dinner together. Mjam, I really love Middle Eastern food, talking about it just now made me hungry

 

[LadyC]

That doesn't sound like a pleasant meal experience- especially not taking a shower in the middle of it!

 

[Flying mermaid]

That doesn't sound like a pleasant meal experience- especially not taking a shower in the middle of it!

he said it was so warm, it wasn’t unpleasant - just a bit of a shock.

 

[Flying mermaid]

Lovely photos to come of the museums but Mr FM is not cooperating ( maybe because he is spending too much time doing my tasks).

 

[Flying mermaid]

Some photos of the hotel - we loved the "chandelier" with the flowers in it.

 

[Flying mermaid]

Some photos of Souk Waqif - lovely atmosphere and friendly

 

[Flying mermaid]

We didn't go on a Dhow ride, but there were dozens waiting for customers.

 

[Flying mermaid]

Some of the lovely buildings at night

 

[LA10]

The Four Seasons seems a little old fashioned after the very modern Park Hyatt in New York. Comfortable though.View attachment 163829View attachment 163830View attachment 163831View attachment 163832View attachment 163833View attachment 163834View attachment 163835View attachment 163836

Interesting seeing the four seasons. I was booked there for 1 night on 15 June, but they are now closing on that day for renovations. They've moved us to the Ritz.

 

[Flying mermaid]

One of the good things about Ramadan is that museums are either closed or on restricted hours during the day, but they open from 8pm to midnight.

we walked to the Museum of Islamic Arts - absolutely stunning at night and the inside foyer was spectacular as well. I was glad I had dressed conservatively as there was a dress code for entering the museum. Cost was around Aus$20 pp - cheaper if you live there.

 

[Flying mermaid]

Predominantly ceramics and jewellery but some other bits as well. Beautifully presented. The Mosque lamps took my fancy - very pretty.

Mainly from Egypt, Syria, Iraq, Iran and India.

 

[Flying mermaid]

Interesting seeing the four seasons. I was booked there for 1 night on 15 June, but they are now closing on that day for renovations. They've moved us to the Ritz.

the position on the water was lovely and it had the excellent Four Seasons service, but I wouldn’t consider it one of the “special” FS - not like Istanbul or Florence or even Langkawi.

 

[OZDUCK]

Thanks for the photos to date. The souk looks much nicer at night, I thought it pretty dreary during the day but we got there fairly early.

At first I thought you had made a mistake about an entrance fee to the Museum of Islamic Art as I was sure we didn't pay anything last year. I now see that they introduced a fee for foreigners in March of this year. It will still be worth a visit/revisit as it has some fabulous items on display. You took a very good photo of that fabulous jeweled bird, mine was a bit blurred. The designer of the Museum died a couple of days ago Chinese-born architect I M Pei dies at 102

 

[Berlin]

At first I thought you had made a mistake about an entrance fee to the Museum of Islamic Art as I was sure we didn't pay anything last year. I now see that they introduced a fee for foreigners in March of this year. It will still be worth a visit/revisit as it has some fabulous items on display. You took a very good photo of that fabulous jeweled bird, mine was a bit blurred. The designer of the Museum died a couple of days ago Chinese-born architect I M Pei dies at 102

I was thinking just a few hours ago “Isn’t that designed by the same guy who designed the Louvre pyramid?” and you obviously answered my question just now!