Getting to Qatar just got a whole lot easier. Bahrain and Qatar have launched a new ferry service operated by Masar that cuts travel time to just 80 minutes. No highways, no airport queues, just hop on the boat and you’re there (weather permitting). It’s a game-changer for long weekends. This winter, while we’re celebrating National Day and the festive season here, Qatar’s packed calendar of cultural festivals, sporting events, and New Year’s celebrations makes it the perfect time to use that new ferry. Whether you’ve got a weekend free or fancy a longer break, Qatar’s got museums, beaches, souqs, and enough dining and entertainment to fill your days. Where to Go Katara Cultural Village: This waterfront hub has art galleries, performance spaces, heritage sites, and luxury shopping at Galeries Lafayette and 21 High Street, all in one place. The amphitheatre (inspired by Greek architecture) hosts regular shows, and the museums cover Islamic heritage and global cultures. Easy to spend half a day here. Lusail City: If you want to see what Qatar is building towards, this is it. Futuristic architecture, waterfront dining at the Marina, and Lusail Stadium, where the 2022 World Cup final happened. The Boulevard is where most of December’s events are happening. […]