Isabelle in Doha
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A new green space in Doha, the Aspire park
Open since December 18th, this park is located between Al Waab and Huwar streets, behind the Villaggio mall and Hyatt Plaza. It has a large lake with bridges and fountains, trees and benches for picnics, geese and impressive australian bottle trees (Brachychiton rupestris). Two wooden houses shelter a restaurant and a coffee place.
It is a large green space for a walk or to spend time with family, but, i do not find in it the attraction the Rumeilah park has, near the Corniche, with its pools and its view on the bay.
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Coordinates: 25°15’38.41″N 51°26’8.95″E.
Images of the park on Flickr.
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The Rumeilah family park: a green space in Doha!
There are very few places in Qatar and in its capital, that are fresh, shaded and green. Since the beginning of november, the weather is nice – between 22 and 28°C in average – with a light breeze. It is the ideal moment to go out for a picnic in the Rumeilah family park, located on the Corniche, facing the sea!
The view is beautiful, on the left, the modern area of West Bay with its towers and, on the right, the traditional fishing haven and its dhows*, the Islamic arts museum – open to the public from December the 1st – and the commercial haven.
There are lawns where strong to heat and lack of rain grass was sown, paths that wind around, playgrounds for children, blue water pools, little bridges and shelters.
On fridays, rest day, the park is full from the morning until sunset.
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* dhow: traditional boat of the Gulf, made of wood. Used for fishing and also to tours in the Doha bay.
