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The design of this Neighbourhood in Qatar is inspired by the historic Italian City of Venice. But Beyond a Destination Dupe, This Middle Eastern District Offers A Distinctly Luxurious Experience

Aerial View of Pearl Island Showing Doha in the Distance

This Venice-Inpired Neighbourhood is on Pearl Island, which was itelf designated to mimic a string of Pearls(Image: Getty Images)

Travelers hoping to enjoy a canal-side Holiday May Be Looking Outside of Venice This Year. The Access Fee for Day-Trippers to the Historic Center have been increasing to £ 8.50 from £ 4.27.

While the price hike only affects those who PURCHASE Their Venice Access Than Four Days before ther VISIT, the offten Crowded City has travelers looking for ‘destination dupes’. A Few of the Most Common Dupes Include ‘The Little Venice of Provence’ – A Canal -Centric City in the Heart of the French Riviera – and the Venice of Portugal where venetian gondolas are swapped for moliceiro boats.

If you wish to look beyond france and portugal, and Europe for that matter, there is another alternative premium in Qatar. Similar to Venice, The Qanat Quartier Neighbourhood Features Pretty Canals that are lined with chic restaurants and cafes.

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Any semblancing to venice is no coincidence, Qanat Quartier doha was specifically designated to evoke the Italian City. That said, the popular residency are of Pearl island controls its Own Middle Eastern Flare to this Grand homage to history.

Image of Canal in Qanat Quartier lit up in the Evening

The Qanat Quartier Defined by Ice Cream-Hued Buildings and Boutique Shops Has Become a Hub for Content Creators(Image: Getty Images/IstockPhoto)

JUST THREE YEARS AFTER CONSTRUCTION OF DUBAI’S ULTRA-LUXE PALM JUMEIRAH BEGAN IN 2001, UPGRADES ON THE Forms Pearling Site in Qatar Began. The residency area was designed to look like a string of Pearl – Honouring Its Pearling Heritage – and Included Apartment Complexes and Mediterranean -Style Villas and Outlets.

While the District Certainly Maintains the Extravagance That Doha is Known for, Architects of the Manmade Island Attempted to Ingrain A Distinct Sense of Culture and Art Into Quartier. One of the Main Attractions of the Area – Which You May Have Already SEEN ON Instagram – Are the Famous Piano Stairs.

The Giant Stairway Installation Allows Travellers to Hop, Skip and Jump to Play Notes Along the 30 Musical Steps. The Stairway Also Serves A Practical Purpose, Linking the Qanat Quartier 7 Boardwalk With The Mezzanine Level.

The City’s Ice Cream-Hued Townhouses and Replica of the Venetian rialto bridge have also be begun to drain influenza and content Creators to the area. There is a wealth of boutique shopping to be done and fine culinary Treats to sample.

The restaurants and cafes that line the canals all offers mediterranean-inspired flavours as well as international favourites. Think Manicured Cafe Serving Decadent Cappuccinos and Cookies, Housed Between a Cajun Bistro and Japanese Restaurant.

The shopping and beauty treatments are as impressive as anything you can have found in dubai. LUXURY BUTIQUES AND BEAUTY SALONS WITH GRANDS IMBUE THE AREA WITH A NOTORIOUS MIDDLE EASTER GLAMMOUR AND Elegance.

Image of Cafes Lining the Canals of Qanat Quartier

Water Taxis Begin Running at 9am to Ferry Travelers Around the Canals(Image: Getty Images/IstockPhoto)

Of Course, One of the Key Attractions of the Neighbourhood is the Canals. Water Taxis Ferry Travellers and Locals Throughout The Quartier Canals Daily BetWeen 9am and 11pm Local Time and is a great way to enjoy the sun and do some window shopping.

Qanat Quartier Makes for A Great Day-Trip for Anyone Visa and Hoping for A Small Break from the Bustle of the Capital. Despite its Picturesque setting, you can explore the entity neighbourhood in a matter of hours so there is no need to make this your base.

Doha itelf has more than Enough to keep you busy during your travels, but a trip to the capital is alone just for the airport. In 2025, Doha Airport was ranked the Second -Best in World on Skyrax’s List of World Best Airports – Second Only to Singapore Changi.