Qatar 4K HDR - Sunset Drive - Driving Downtown

My last day in Doha on my recent trip. Sunset drive in the desert. Always a good time! Lusail to West Bay to Historic Doha city center. Seattle and Vancover now. Maybe Portland? Been a while.
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Qatar is a peninsular Arab country whose terrain comprises arid desert and a long Persian (Arab) Gulf shoreline of beaches and dunes. Also on the coast is the capital, Doha, known for its futuristic skyscrapers and other ultramodern architecture inspired by ancient Islamic design, such as the limestone Museum of Islamic Art. The museum sits on the city’s Corniche waterfront promenade.

Ten Facts about Doha Qatar.
1. Wealth from Natural Gas: Qatar holds the world’s third-largest natural gas reserves, making it a global LNG leader and fueling its $450 billion GDP.
2. Economic Hub: Doha contributes over 85% of Qatar's GDP and has a thriving economy, bolstered by the Qatar National Vision 2030 plan for diversification.
3. Luxury Real Estate: Developments in areas like The Pearl and Lusail City include high-end properties valued at over $10 million, attracting global investors.
4. Iconic Skyline: Doha's skyline features landmarks like the Tornado Tower and Katara Towers, reflecting over $200 billion in infrastructure investments.
5. Cultural Investments: The National Museum of Qatar, designed by Jean Nouvel, cost $434 million and showcases the nation’s commitment to preserving its heritage.
6. Real Estate Boom: In 2024, property transactions hit over $1.5 billion in one month, driven by demand for luxury living and commercial spaces.
7. Tourism Growth: Post-FIFA 2022, Doha has positioned itself as a tourist hub with attractions like Katara Cultural Village and artificial islands in Lusail City.
8. Wealth Hub: With one of the world’s highest GDPs per capita, Doha is home to thousands of millionaires and global business hubs.
9. Green Initiatives: Qatar invests heavily in sustainability, with projects like Lusail’s smart city infrastructure and solar-powered facilities.
10. Luxury Hotels: Doha features world-class accommodations like the St. Regis and the Mandarin Oriental, highlighting its $40 billion hospitality sector.

Building in the Thumbnail:
Katara Towers (Arabic: أبراج كتارا), also referred to as Crescent Tower Lusail and Katara Hospitality Tower, is a high-rise tower in Lusail, Qatar. The luxury 5-star and 6-star hotel was opened in 2022 when Qatar hosted the FIFA World Cup. The Katara Towers cover a total area of about 300,000 m2 (3,229,200 sq ft) and offers entertainment and recreational facilities, specialist boutiques, movie theatres and restaurants. One tower contains the Raffles Doha Hotel, while the other tower contains the Fairmont Doha Hotel. Raffles Hotels & Resorts and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts are both brands of Accor, and the hotels are jointly operated under one management.