Life’s a Beach
 

• Perfectly nestled in the north-eastern coastline of Qatar is the stunningly wild Al Maroona beach. With soft, tawny sands and warm waters that teem with rock pools full of sea-life for children and adults alike to explore, this is an ideal beach for a family outing. The perfect city escape, this undeveloped stretch of paradise is an essential training ground for swimmers in the making as the water is shallow enough to allow even the smallest of waterbabies to doggy-paddle in style.
   
• Crystal clear waters coupled with sand as soft and white as talcum powder, this picturesque location is the gem of the Qatari coast. Scatterings of brightly coloured shells coupled with the blazing blue sky will make visitors feel like they’ve stepped into a postcard. If you’re up for laying under the stars, many lucky campers have reported dolphin sightings at this location.
   

Family Fun Guaranteed
 

• If your kids are longing for a day of thrills and spills, then there is nowhere better to go than the Gondolania Indoor Theme Park. Conveniently placed inside the Villagio Mall for sneaky midday shopping trips, this adventure house is an indoor world of fun, fun, fun. Everything your children can think of is on offer here from exciting rides and laser tag to ice skating and trampolines. You are all sure to have a brilliant time (even if some of the rides are a little too small for the adults).
   
• Finding activities that a family can do together is often difficult as there isn’t always something to suit everyone but here in Qatar, they’ve thought of this and come up with the wonderful Café Ceramique. At this café, you can not only enjoy excellent hot drinks and light bites but also indulge in some ceramic painting as you and your children decorate bowls, cups and other utensils, all of which you can take home with you after. The perfect holiday souvenir from a family trip that will forever hold a cherished place in your memory bank.
   

Tastes to Try
 

• If you really enjoy your vino collapso, then you are going to love The Cellar. Having only opened in 2010 this fantastic little place has already gained a huge reputation and is now one of the most recommended restaurants to go to in Qatar. Serving the finest selection of stunningly plated Mediterranean tapas-style dishes, everything about this eatery is elegantly understated and chic. But, it’s not the décor you’ll go for. It is, of course, the extensive and carefully selected wine list, full to bursting with exceptional pairings to your fabulous dishes.
   
• To add a few Michelin stars to your holiday experience, then you must make at least one trip to Quisine by Guy Savoy (we know when you’ve been once you’ll keep coming back for more). Romantic and cosy yet distinctly minimalist in its décor this stunning space makes sure that your food is the centre of attention. With a range of cuisines available presented in an innovative style, this isn’t just food you’re eating – it’s art.