Island in Qatar

Qatar is a peninsular country is located in the waters of the Arabian Gulf. As it is surrounded by water on
three sides, Qatar is a home to many beautiful and exotic islands situated on the water bodies. Visiting
the islands of Qatar make for a great tourist destination during the holidays and weekends. Every year
thousands of tourists from all over the world visit the islands of Qatar.

Let us check some of the best islands of Qatar.

Ishat Island
This beautiful island is situated in the south-east part of Qatar spreading over an area of about 20
square kilometers. It constitutes light-colored cliffs bordering 3 islets with flat-tops, and twin rocks
which are detached from the north-east towards Khor Al-Udaid. The main attraction is the location
where the islets group is situated. The relaxing climate supported by the amazing landscape makes for a
delightful combination for the visitors. It is a great place to visit and get relief from the hectic life of the
city. The exotic location of the Ishat Island along with its amenities has made it a popular tourist
destination in Qatar.

Shrao's Island
Shrao’s Island is located at about 48 kilometers from the north-east of Sharo Island, and has an altitude
of 36.5 feet. It is recognized as one of the few islands which are situated near to the mainland of Qatar.
It will take about just 3 hours to reach the island from Doha by boat. You will find some good number of
hammocks and a medium-sized fringed reef. It is home to a large number of seabirds belonging to
different species. There is also a sandy beach which is a habitat for many turtles who use the beach as
their breeding ground. The scenic beauty along with the presence of colorful seabirds and turtles will
compel the tourists to visit this place again and again.

Halul Island
The Halul Island is Qatar’s petroleum storage and is located about 80 kilometers northeast of Doha.
Don’t let the oil storage thing distract you as the island has all facilities for a memorable trip. The
accommodation facilities are well arranged. The Al Maha Club has provision for various indoor activities
such as gym, swimming pool, and courts for basketball, volleyball, and tennis. You can also satisfy your
fishing desire in the surroundings having exotic fishing grounds. The scuba lovers can have a great time
due to the presence of many coral reefs and beautiful coral fish in its seabed.

Al-Safia Island or Al Safliya Island

Al Safliya Island lies in the water of the Arabian Gulf. This is a miniature island which spreads over an
area of 0.8 square kilometers only. You can reach the island from Doha by boat in just about 15 minutes.
The island has a very pleasant weather and the cool blue waters along with scenic landscape make this
place worth a visit. Every year thousands of tourists visit the island making it one of the most popular
islands in Qatar.

Map: https://goo.gl/PfpvU6

Alia Island or Al Aaliya Island

Alia Island is one of the main islands of Qatar and is located to the west of Al Saflia Island. It is spread
over an area of just about 2 square kilometers. It is easily accessible by boats and speed boats as the
island is well connected to the mainland of Qatar. The main attractions include cool blue waters, a
beautiful sandy beach to relax, and not to forget the breath-taking climate. There are also facilities for
many water sports such as swimming, scuba diving, and surfing. The tourists are definitely going to have
a memorable experience on this exotic island.

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Pearl Island
The Pearl-Qatar is an artificial island situated off the West Bay coast in Doha. This beautiful island is
spread over about 4 million square meters. The residential development in the island has planned to
cater to both national and international residents and guests alike. The island features many exciting
avenues such as apartments, residential towers, villas, many shopping destinations with many luxury
brands, Mediterranean-style yacht-lined marinas, and exotic beaches. The island also boasts of providing
the best quality of dining with renowned restaurants, cafés, lounges, bakeries, and confectioneries. The
Pearl is a delight for tourists which justifies its description as the ‘Arabian Rivera’.

Map: https://goo.gl/wbQJUv

Banana Island
The Banana Island Resort Doha is a mesmerizing island presented by Anantara and is just 20-25 minutes
from the center of Doha. The clear blue waters at the entrance of the island can surely be termed as a
‘perfect start’ to your visit. The extravagant location has the relaxing Anantara Spa, 141 rooms, and also
a private beach spreading over 800 square meters with beach volleyball facility. There is a 100-meter
long lagoon pool and has diverse options for water sports such as Two lane surf pool and Children’s pool
with water slides. It has nine dining options offering various kinds of food cuisines, and a cinema theatre
for entertainment. The Banana Island is indeed a paradise with its state-of-the-art facilities, exciting
leisure activities, and breathtaking locations.

Map: https://goo.gl/jhGDn9

What else can be better than spending your holidays in the breath-taking location of Qatari island with
your loved ones?