Enjoy a 24-hour beach holiday

A relaxing and tranquil environment, Khor Al Udaid beach is one of the country’s most popular destinations to replenish mind; body; and soul. This area of southern Qatar is one of the most unusual yet attractive sites imaginable. The pristine sea and ever-changing sands make visits totally memorable. Wonderful to observe and fun to drive across, the sand dunes reach dizzying heights of up to 40 metres. 

Various types of fish; crustaceans; and turtles are swept in from the sea, while birdwatchers note cormorants; terns; gulls; ospreys; flamingos and migratory waterfowl. Oryx and gazelles often wander by.

The beach becomes much more like a resort on the shore of a lake in the morning, as the water advances onto the desert to form what is known as internal sea. The water recedes in the evening and the beach becomes desolate again, while dunes magically change colour under golden sunsets. Camp overnight and savour the sunrise, a time when wildlife is most active. Then start sending your photos to startled friends.