Place to visit
Persian Gulf, Qatar: what it is and when to go
Persian Gulf is an extension of the Indian Ocean (الخليج العربي) in Qatar (Doha). Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is October to April. In June there are 13 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 26. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Extension of the Indian Ocean · Nature
- Local name
- الخليج العربي
- Where
- Qatar
- You can go
- October to April.
- Nearest airport
- DOH Doha, 8.6 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 25.34372, 51.57471
What it is and where
Persian Gulf is an extension of the Indian Ocean (الخليج العربي) in Qatar (Doha).
It is in Doha, where this site lists 22 more places to see, 7.6 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 25.34372, 51.57471; the nearest main airport is Hamad International Airport (DOH, Doha), 8.6 km as the crow flies. How to get around Qatar (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
Months when you can visit Persian Gulf: October to April.
- JanPossible10:35
- FebPossible11:09
- MarPossible11:49
- AprPossible12:36
- MayBetter not13:14
- JunBetter not13:34
- JulBetter not13:26
- AugBetter not12:53
- SepBetter not12:08
- OctPossible11:23
- NovPossible10:44
- DecPossible10:26
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 26. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Qatar in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Qatar
To enter Qatar there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “If your trip falls in Ramadan, the country changes its hours”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Qatar checklist. Currency: Qatari riyal (QAR), pegged to the dollar; plugs: Type D and G · 240 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 999.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Al Wahda ArchesMonumental arches in Doha5.8 km
- Museum of Islamic Art, DohaArt museum in Doha, Qatar6.4 km
- National Museum of QatarMuseum in Doha, Qatar6.7 km
- Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural CenterQatari mosque7.3 km
- Souq WaqifSouq (market) in Doha, in the state of Qatar7.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Qatar guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is Persian Gulf?
It is an extension of the Indian Ocean (الخليج العربي in the local language) in Qatar.
When is the best time to visit Persian Gulf?
October to April. In June there are 13 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 26.
How do you get to Persian Gulf?
The nearest main airport is Hamad International Airport (DOH), 8.6 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Qatar is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Qatar map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Al Wahda Arches, Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, National Museum of Qatar. The rest is in the Qatar guide.
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