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Aurélien: Smart Luxury in the Heart of the Middle East…

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My dear fashionistas, welcome to a fashion adventure on the Mr.M blog! The Doha travelogues are over, but there are a few more fashion stories from Qatar to share with you. I sincerely hope you enjoyed this Qatar adventure and put this extraordinary country in the Middle East on your list of countries to visit.

If by any chance you missed reading all the travelogues from Qatar or you want to remind yourself of some interesting things, take the opportunity to visit the following links:

  1. Doha: The city where the future has already arrived
  2. The Souq Waqif and Cruise: Relax and experience the oriental spirit of Doha
  3. The National Museum of Qatar: Explore rich Qatar’s culture and heritage

Previous fashion stories from Qatar:

  1. Story about Allemano, the unique Italian Timekeepers…
  2. Fashion Diary of Mrs. Mom: Fratelli Rossetti, the grand opening of first store in Doha
  3. Mr.M in Doha: An Iconic Combination of Elegance and Refinement…

At the very beginning of this fashion story, I would like to thank Visit Qatar for the kind invitation and hospitality. With their help, the fashion stories that you had the opportunity to read during April were created, and we will continue during the month of May, and I sincerely hope that you will enjoy them.

There is no person in the world who does not like to feel a piece of clothing that is made of the highest quality materials. In addition to the correct selection of quality materials, in order to obtain a luxurious product, good processing of materials is also required during the process of making garments. Aurélien is a brand that has managed to meet all requirements and provide customers with the opportunity to enjoy quality products at significantly more affordable prices.

What should we know about the Aurélien brand? This is a brand with a strong focus on timeless classic style, based on craftsmanship, choosing the finest natural raw materials and materials, Aurélien offers a collection of exceptional luxury at an affordable price.

The Aurélien brand introduced a completely new innovative concept of “Smart Luxury” to the market, which represents a new look at luxury fashion products. Aurélien represents a timeless Mediterranean fashion style for the most discerning customers. This brand celebrates the embodiment of carefree joy in life, which we all need sometimes. Over time, Aurélien has become synonymous with casual elegance, timeless design and two of the most desirable raw materials, primarily Cashwool® and Softey® suede leather.

Through the concept of “Smart Luxury”, this brand offers unmatched value for money that customers usually pay in the luxury fashion industry. The recipe for the success of this brand is Italian craftsmanship because Aurélien collaborates exclusively with the most successful ateliers in Italy and Europe, using the finest natural raw materials and processes to develop a new type of fashion luxury with a strong focus on nature, creativity and innovation. Aurélien’s concept of luxury that embodies craftsmanship and luxury that helps to enhance the integrity of our fashion choices.

Aurélien directs the business in an unique way, modernizing marketing efforts, operating economically and keeping the chain from product design to the consumer almost entirely in its own hands, this unusual fashion brand offers a collection of pure luxury at a lower and significantly more affordable price than is normally expected in the luxury market. goods. When it comes to value for money in the high end fashion industry, Aurélien is one of a kind.

In today’s fashion story you have the opportunity to see the Aurélien Yellow Linen Seaside Shirt. The Aurelien Seaside Shirt is a sophisticated option for the warmer spring and summer period. Crafted from airy linen, it’s tailored with a flared collar with paneling to ensure it stays in place when worn open. Perfect for casual everyday and evening outfits during walks on trips and for leisure time in the city.

These Seaside Beige Linen Trousers are made from breathable linen and feature a comfortable stretchy waist. You can wear them like me with a light linen shirt or maybe with a slimmer polo shirt with a collar. These pants are tight and perfect for hot summer days.

If you want to stay updated with all the clothing, shoes and accessories Aurélien has to offer for ladies and gentlemen, visit their official online store and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

Allemano timepieces are crafted to border on modern and innovative design with strict respect for tradition and the consistency of the “Made in Italy” feature. These unusual watches are made in Turin. Allemano is an Italian company from Turin with over 150 years of experience in the production of measuring instruments such as manometers, thermometers and dynamo-meters. With the exception of the Swiss movements, Allemano Misuratori del Tempo are entirely made in Italy.

The images for today’s fashion story were created at Heenat Salma Farm. This is an eco-farm and camp, located in Shahaniya, northwest of Doha. It is a revolutionary multidisciplinary project dedicated to holistic methods in agriculture, architecture and community development. They have successfully transformed a local conventional farm into an organic permaculture center that grows desert-friendly plants and vegetables, diversifying local food production and contributing to the renewable, homegrown food supply in Qatar and beyond.

I would like to use this unique opportunity to thank Visit Qatar for the kind invitation and hospitality. With their help, the travelogues and fashion stories that you will have the opportunity to read this May were created, and I sincerely hope that you will enjoy them.

Founded in 1856 as a manufacturer of measuring instruments for the automotive and mechanical industries, the company is now reawakened. At the beginning of 2019, Allemano presented its first wristwatch collection. This was inspired by the Allemano pressure gauges installed a hundred years earlier, in 1919 on the legendary Fiat 501 Torpedo and later on many Lancia, Ferrari, Maserati and Alfa Romeo models.

Today, all watches are still made with the same sense of professionalism and tradition as more than 150 years ago. Allemano watch models from 1919 Collections meet different aesthetic and technical requirements: MAN is perfect for leisure, GMT is the best choice for travelers, while DAY has the right characteristics to be essential in everyday life, while GRANDE TORINO is a special limited edition modified DAY model made on the occasion of the celebration of the famous Grande Torino.

All three models reflect Allemano’s historic legacy of knowledge and experience. In accordance with the tradition of every measuring instrument produced by Allemano, the Misuratori del Tempo models are accompanied by a certificate which, together with the serial number, not only testifies to their ownership and origin, but is also a guarantee of quality and craftsmanship.

The watch you have the opportunity to see in today’s fashion story is the MAN model from the famous Allemano collection in 1919. The MAN watch model is a status symbol and has a special story. It is the best choice for quality leisure time and the model that best symbolizes the origins of the Allemano brand. From the tradition of manometers to the Misuratori del Tempo for men, this watch is perfect for the man who breaks free from time. This watch has a Swiss manual movement, sapphire crystal, water resistant to a depth of 50 m, made of stainless steel 316L.

The case diameter is 44 mm, made of the highest quality 316L stainless steel with a sandblasted, brushed, polished finish. The watch is water resistant to a depth of 50 meters. The case is coated with sapphire crystal on the front and back. The clock mechanism is a Swiss-made manual movement and has the following functions: central hour hand, retrograde minute hand at 12 o’clock, small seconds hand at 6 o’clock. You can choose the dial in two colors, antique white or black with the serial number. The hands can be a combination of matte black and red or matte rose gold and red, depending on which dial color you choose. There are two bracelet colors, brown or black both are crafted from soft premium Italian leather with a steel clasp with an additional butterfly clasp matching the case finish.

If you want to stay updated and find out news about this unique Italian watch brand Allemano, visit their official online store and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

The story of the Fratelli Rossetti company is an inspiring story of a successful Italian family business that opened its doors in 1953. This is not just an ordinary company story, but a family story: the founder, Renzo Rossetti, and his wife, Lisetta, were dedicated to their work all their lives. The Fratelli Rossetti company is currently run by the second generation of the Rossetti family, the brothers Diego, Dario and Luca, who, due to their different roles and by developing their own different skills, have successfully brought their company to its 60th anniversary, always in search of quality and united by their passion with strict respect for tradition.

Fratelli Rossetti has a long tradition of “big little innovations”. In this company, tradition and quality have always gone hand in hand with insatiable curiosity and commitment to innovation. From the introduction of tassels and the invention of shoes designed to be worn without socks, to stylistic innovations and the launch of the “masculine” style, to the application of colors in unique chromatic shades. It was Renzo Rossetti who emphasized the importance of embracing new materials, styles and shapes: as early as the 60s, he was already experimenting with different color combinations on leather. Today, the company continues its research and development activities thanks to the knowledge of its craftsmen and the creative spirit of the styling department.

OUTFIT

Shirt: Aurélien

Trousers: Aurélien

Watch: Allemano

Loafers: Fratelli Rossetti

Fratelli Rossetti in its collections for men has timeless classic lines that you can find all year in their offer, some of the models are: Brera, Brera Sport, Hobo Sport, Yacht and La Giusta.

In today’s post I will present you one of the Hobo Sport models. This model of Fratelli Rossetti shoes represents a unique development in line with the success of the Hobo spirit, so classic and elegant, while also possessing a certain amount of relaxed everyday sports spirit. The Hobo Sport has a fresh and unobtrusive look that makes it one of the most loved models of the Fratelli Rossetti brand.

This model of Hobo Sport moccasins that you can see on me in today’s post is made of soft, finely finished suede leather. This fashion shoe can also be worn without laces thanks to the practical internal elastic band. Rubber sole with custom tread and removable insole. When you buy this model, you also get laces in case you want to give this model a more classic look.

If you want to stay updated and find out which models of shoes and leather goods the Fratelli Rossetti brand has in its offer, visit their official online store and follow them on the social networks Facebook and Instagram.

My dear fashionistas, we have come to the end of this third fashion adventure from Qatar, where together we discovered the beauty and splendor of the elegance of Italian luxury watches – Allemano, smart luxury brand Aurélien and the famous Italian shoe brand that is a symbol of timeless elegance and has become a true classic – Fratelli Rossetti, partners with whom fashion stories are a real adventure. I sincerely hope you got some inspiration for your ideal spring outfit!

Today’s fashion story would not be possible without the selfless help of the Visit Qatar and Marsa Malaz Kempinski Hotel in cooperation with local partners who allowed me to feel the spirit and beauty of Qatari culture and tradition.

See you soon and continue our fashion adventures from Qatar on the Mr.M blog! How did you like my outfit today? I really tried my best to prepare today’s post with lots of love and I hope you like it!

If you have any questions, comments, suggestions or any message for me, you can write me below in the comments. Of course, as always, you can contact me via email or social media channels, which you can find on the CONTACT page. I’ll see you soon!

Kind greeting from Qatar,
Mr.M

This post is sponsored by the Allemano, Aurélien and Fratelli Rossetti brands. This post is my personal and honest review of their products.

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Letters from Qatar: The National Museum, a modern landmark that invites everyone to explore Qatar’s culture

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My dear travelers and lovers of unique trips, welcome to a new adventure on the Mr.M blog! Today’s travelogue will be the last in a series of travelogues from the State of Qatar. I sincerely hope you enjoyed this Qatar adventure and put this extraordinary country in the Middle East on your bucket-list of countries to visit in the future. This country deserves more tourists and Doha is much more than a city that has an international airport and you should take the time to explore it, as I tried to show you in my previous travelogues.

If by any chance you missed reading the previous travelogues or want to remind yourself of some interesting things about Doha, take the opportunity to visit the following links:

  1. Doha: The city where the future has already arrived
  2. The Souq Waqif and Cruise: Relax and experience the oriental spirit of Doha

At the very beginning of this last post in the series of travelogues about Qatar, I would like to thank Visit Qatar for the kind invitation and an amazing hospitality experience. With their help, the travelogues and fashion stories that you had the opportunity to read this April were created, and I sincerely hope that you enjoyed them.

The National Museum of Qatar is a national museum in the capital of the State of Qatar – Doha. The new building opened to the public on March 28, 2019, replacing the previous building that was officially opened in 1975. This modern magnificent edifice was designed by architect Jean Nouvel who was inspired by the desert rose crystal found in Qatar. The site of the museum includes the palace of Sheikh Abdullah bin Yassim Al Thani, which is the heart of Qatar’s national identity. Since 2013, the director of the museum is Sheika Amna.

Sheikha Amna bint Abdulaziz bin Jassim Al Thani is the director of the Qatar National Museum who is a well-known businesswoman in Qatar and the Middle East. Prior to her work at the National Museum of Qatar, Sheikha Amna worked in the investment banking division of Goldman Sachs in the Qatar Financial Center. Before she was appointed director of the National Museum of Qatar under construction in 2013, she previously coordinated the Board of Directors of the future museum. The conceptual vision and operation of the museum was developed in cooperation with the people of Qatar during the previous decade before its opening.

During many years of consultation, the main conceptual concepts were developed that were used in the final appearance of the museum. However, Sheikha Amna once said that this space “is not a classic exhibition space, but a journey, which, like any real journey, does not just take people from one place to another. The museum in itself will be a story about the past of the people of Qatar”. The new museum also involved the people of Qatar to add contemporary contributions to the museum’s collection. Later in 2020, Sheikha Amna collaborated with collectors and historians to showcase Qatar’s automotive history in an exhibition at the museum.

During the tour of the museum, visitors have the feeling of moving through an unusual labyrinth of galleries that deal with three main, interconnected themes. The galleries are arranged in chronological order, starting with exhibitions on the natural history of the desert and the Persian Gulf, artifacts from Bedouin culture, historical exhibitions on tribal wars, the establishment of the Qatari state and finally the discovery of oil to the present and planned future of Qatar. Exhibitions and installations that explore these themes present audiovisual displays with carefully selected treasures from the museum’s collections.

These collections currently consist of approximately 8,000 items and include archaeological artefacts, architectural elements, household and travel heirlooms from personal collections, such as textiles and costumes, jewellery, decorative arts, books and numerous historical documents.

The mission of the National Museum of Qatar is to celebrate the culture, heritage and future of Qatar and its people, depicting the pride and tradition of Qatar, while offering international visitors a dialogue about rapid change and modernization. Since its opening, the museum has housed materials signifying Qatar’s cultural heritage, such as Bedouin ethnographic materials, maritime artifacts, and environmental items. Ancient artefacts, most of which are of local origin, are also housed in the museum.

Before oil, the inhabitants of the Arabian Gulf coast depended economically on diving in search of natural pearls. Mainly European and North American demand dictated the success or failure of each pearling season. Before large-scale exploitation of the region’s oil reserves began in the 1950s, pearl diving was the primary economic activity along the Arabian Gulf coast. Pearls have been harvested from the waters of the Gulf since time immemorial, but it was not until the mid-nineteenth century that the industry grew rapidly to meet increasing global demand.

Pearls from the Gulf were traded with India, Persia and the Ottoman Empire, and then on to Europe and North America, where the aristocracy and the emerging middle class considered pearls to be luxury items to make into jewelry and clothing. By the second half of the nineteenth century, the pearl trade in the Gulf had grown to the point where it united people of all backgrounds.

There is a historical saying that Sheikh Mohammed bin Thani of Qatar said in 1877: “We are all slaves to one master – Pearls.” Pearl diving in the Gulf was a seasonal activity that took place during the summer period. Each season, dozens of pearling boats set sail from ports such as Manama, Doha, Dubai and Abu Dhabi to the shellfish-rich coastal shores.

British archaeologist Beatrice de Cardi and her team were tasked with undertaking expeditions to Qatar from November 1973 to January 1974 to collect artefacts for museum display. Their most significant discoveries were at the site of Al Daas, which contained numerous Neolithic Ubaid pottery sherds. Artifacts from earlier Danish expeditions launched during the 1950s and 1960s, previously housed in the Doha Public Library, were also displayed at the museum. The Museum’s Department of Antiquities played an active role in research and excavations after the end of De Cardi’s expedition. They excavated the archaeological sites of Al Wusail and Zubarah.

Materials documenting Bedouin ethnography cover a wide range of topics. Certain items on display were historically used by the Bedouins as tools and weapons, while other items included jewelry, pottery, and costumes. Traditional songs are presented in the museum; the most prominent are the works composed by Katari ibn al-Fuja’a and the former Emir Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani. In 2015, Sheikh Mubarak bin Saif Al Thani presented the first written draft of the Qatari national anthem at the National Museum.

When Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani ascended the throne in 1972, he made plans for a national museum to document the country’s heritage and traditions. In the same year, he contracted a company to design the structural and functional aspects of the museum. It was decided that the building would include the Old Amiri Palace, a dilapidated palace from the beginning of the 20th century that was previously occupied by the former emir of Qatar, Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani. The lagoon was also created to provide a place to display traditional dhows and pearl equipment.

Originally named the National Museum of Qatar, it opened on June 23, 1975. Originally, its facilities included a 100-seat auditorium and a library. In 1980, the museum received the Aga Khan Award for Architecture. The royal palace around which the museum is built was renovated in 2015 in preparation for the opening of the new museum.

The new museum building was built on the site of the old building. It was designed by architect Jean Nouvel, who was inspired by the desert rose, which grows around the original twentieth-century palace of Sheikh Abdullah bin Yassim Al Thani. This important monument to Qatar’s past is now preserved as the heart of the new Qatar National Museum. The connected relationship between the new building and the old building is part of creating a bridge between the past and the present that Sheikh Al Mayas advocates as a way to “define ourselves instead of being forever defined by others” and to “celebrate our Qatari identity”.

Covering more than 40,000 square meters, the National Museum of Qatar consists of interconnected discs that create cavities to protect visitors from the desert heat. Located on a site occupying the southern end of Doha – the Corniche, the building of the NMoQ rises from the sea and is connected to the coast by two pedestrian bridges and a road bridge.

The museum was originally planned to open in 2016, but its opening was postponed to March 28, 2019. World magazine Time named it one of the world’s greatest places to visit in 2019, citing the integration of “impressive video screens and dioramas” alongside Jean Nouvel’s architectural design. It is an interesting fact that the National Museum was visited by slightly less than half a million visitors in less than a year after its opening. The museum attracts people because it shows the history of Qatar not through paintings and sculptures, but through lights, sounds and visuals that are characteristic of the 21st century.

During my visit to this incredible museum, I had the opportunity to visit a unique traveling exhibition of the famous French fashion house Hermès – “Harnessing the Roots”. Over time, everything at Hermès changes, every mechanism, shape, type of binding, suspension or buckle, originally conceived to equip a saddle or belt, is transferred and transformed, playing a role in the design of a completely new object, because lifestyles evolve, and with them and the wants and needs of its customers.

For “Harnessing the Roots”, Bruno Gaudichon, curator of the Museum of Art and Industry of La Piscine and Laurence Fontaine, scenographer, decided to compare the objects displayed through a thematic narrative, in order to reveal the connections and dialogue that has always existed between the objects. The five themes are: Brides de Gala, The Horse and His Staff, The Saddle, Buckled, and Ties and Belts. All the creations featured in the exhibition come from three different sources. The first is the Emile Hermès Collection – a collection of treasures and small curiosities, located in the Hermès flagship at 24 rue du Faubourg-Saint-Honore in Paris, which Emile Hermès built during his lifetime. The second source is the Conservatory of House Creations, and the third and final source is the collections of contemporary fashion, lifestyle and accessories.

These items are complemented by a documentary archive and a film from 1962 in which Robert Dumas, heir and director of Hermès from 1951 to 1978, explains the art of saddle making. It is this interweaving of materials, stories and techniques that reveals the fantasy and magic of Hermès.

My dear adventurers, we have come to the end of this special travelogue in the series of travelogues about Qatar where we had the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of this unusual country on the Arabian Peninsula. Today’s travelogue would not be possible without the selfless help of Visit Qatar and Marsa Malaz Kempinski Hotel in collaboration with local partners who allowed me to feel the spirit and beauty of Qatari culture and tradition. Of course, as always, I tried my best to convey to you my impressions of this unusual experience from Qatar.

I would like to especially thank the staff of the Marsa Malaz Kempinski Hotel for their warm welcome and hosting me in their property. The stay in their hotel was exceptional, where I felt the warmth of home!

A person is rich in soul if he has managed to explore the world and I am glad that I always manage to find partners of my projects who help me to discover new and unusual destinations in a completely different way.

I am honored to have the opportunity to collaborate with companies that are the very top of the tourism industry and I would like to thank the Visit Qatar for this incredible adventure and for allowing me to experience the beauty of this unusual Qatari culture in a completely different way.

How did you like my story about National Museum of Qatar and the presentation of the capital Doha, which adorns the heart of this unusual country on the Arabian Peninsula? Have you had the chance to visit Qatar so far?

If you have any question, comment, suggestion or message for me you can write me below in the comments. Of course, as always, you can contact me via email or social networks, all addresses can be found on the CONTACT page. See you at the same place in a few days, with some new story!

In the following travelogues, we will discover some other interesting landmarks that you should visit if your journey takes you to capital of China!

Greetings from Doha,

Mr.M

This post is sponsored by Qatar Tourism and Marsa Malaz Kempinski Hotel as well as other local partners. This post is my personal and honest review of the destination experience.

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Letters from Qatar: Relax and Unwind in Oriental Doha

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My dear travelers, welcome to a new adventure on the Mr.M blog! Today we continue our adventure in the capital of Qatar – Doha and I am sure you will enjoy today’s story. At the very beginning of this series of travelogues, I would like to thank Visit Qatar for the warm invitation and hospitality. With their help, the travelogues and fashion stories that you will have the opportunity to read this April were created and I sincerely hope that you will enjoy them.

In the previous travelogue from Qatar, we enjoyed an unusual desert safari and the oasis of peace of Heenat Salma Farm, if by any chance you missed reading the previous story or want to recall some details, take a few minutes of your time and visit the following link. Enjoy!

I have always been fascinated by the culture of the Middle East, as well as some of their customs that are unusual for us Europeans and I always feel a special joy when I visit Middle Eastern countries because I am always impressed by their culture, heritage and I always learn something new that I never had the chance to know before . That’s why I love traveling because it’s a really special form of informal education and a “window” to the world. Of course, every adventure comes to an end, but I always take some new and unusual memory with me.

If you really want to get to know the soul of some city in the Middle East, my most sincere advice is to start from the heart of the city – the Souqs. The most famous market in Doha is the Souq Waqif.

The Waqif Souq (literally translated from the Arabic language – “standing market”) is the main and most famous market (souq) in Doha. This market sells traditional clothes, spices, handicrafts and souvenirs. It is also home to a restaurant and shisha lounge. The original building of the market building dates from the turn of the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the traditional Qatari architectural style. The market was renovated in 2006 following a major fire.

The market is located in the Al Souq area which is located in the heart of Doha. Since it was a market that was used for trading activities during the development of the city, the area was once located right next to the coast to allow access by boats. Although it still faces the water, the direct connection to the boat dock is now separated by a main road and a recently completed park that has enriched the appearance of this quaint market.

Now we come to an interesting part that I must admit impressed me. Just as we have pets, so in the Qatari culture and the cultures of other Arab nations it is customary to have unusual pets – camels and falcons. The falcon has a special meaning in Qatari culture and collecting falcons is a celebrated Qatari pastime that dates back thousands of years. According to some historical writings before Qatar came into being, the Bedouins in the desert relied on their falcons for hunting purposes, and eventually fell in love with the giant winged predators.

These birds have a special care and you can find all this at the Waqif Souq where you can buy your feathered friend and of course give him all the care he needs because in this part of the city there is also the Falcon Hospital and the shops in the Souk Waqif that allow Qataris to continuously access this part of their heritage, the preservation of which is clearly a national priority.

Once a falcon is selected from one of the stores, it will bond with its master, and this bond is so intense that the presence of too many other people in one room can upset the birds, which explains the need for hoods during trips to the vet. To this day, falcons are used throughout Qatar to hunt for their masters, going into the desert and bringing back small prey, such as rabbits, for the humans to eat. Like any other beloved pet, Qatari men occasionally take their birds to the hospital for checkups, feather checks, claw trimming, eye exams, and general health checks. The price of this pet varies, if you want a classic falcon you have to spend up to 10,000 dollars, but if you want a purebred specimen for exhibitions and competitions, this pleasure can cost you up to 300,000 dollars.

On the other hand, you have another kind of pet – the Qatari Camel. These pets lead a far more glamorous lifestyle than European stable animals. A proud symbol of desert life, the camel — known locally as the “ship of the desert” — represents an enduring link between the people and lands of the Middle East. While most Qataris have changed their preferred form of transportation from camels to expensive luxury jeeps, camels are still kept as pets and used for special camel races. For the people of Qatar, history remains a resource as precious as any pearl or oil. Preserving their unique pet culture offers future generations the opportunity to preserve their connection to the past with four-legged pet friends or otherwise.

This pet is a little more expensive than the previous ones, so if you want to have a camel, you have to shell out from $20,000 to $50,000 if you want to have a regular camel, while if you want a champion racing colt in your stable you have to shell out from $300,000 to a shocking $500,000. Camels are a status symbol and a matter of prestige in this region.

Waqif Souq was established at least a century ago near a dry river bed known as Wadi Musheireb. It was a gathering place where Bedouins and locals traded a variety of goods, primarily livestock and luxury goods. However, with great prosperity during the 1990s, the market suffered and in 2003 most of the market was destroyed in a major fire. This unfortunate event initiated a restoration program by the Qatari government in 2006, with the aim of preserving its architectural and historical identity as the State of Qatar. The first phase of the restoration of the Waqif Souq was financed by Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifah Al Thani and his wife Sheikha Moza bint Nasser.

Buildings built after the 1950s were demolished, while older structures were rebuilt. The restoration of the Vakif market was successfully completed in 2008. Traditional heating methods are still used today using wood and bamboo imported from various areas of Asia.

Built on the site of Doha’s old trading market, on the banks of Wadi Musheireb, Waqif Souq feels like an anachronism, especially against the backdrop of Doha’s dramatic modernist skyline. With buildings plastered with mud, the market is reminiscent of a bygone era, while remaining a hub of activity, where commerce and gossip collide. Take a peek into the quaint alleyways of Waqif Souq that showcase Doha’s traditional street life. What you should do when you have the chance to visit this unusual market:

Adorn yourself with new jewelry at the Gold Souq! Gold jewelry is still very popular throughout the region, and wandering through the gold section of the market one can get a sense of its continued importance in Qatar and neighboring countries. From intricate headpieces and tiered necklaces to everyday items, Gold Souq is the right address for all shopaholics, regardless of your budget…

Be sure to visit the camel and Arabian horse section, go to the special camel enclosure near the falconry clinic to see these beautiful-eyed creatures, or wander over to the Emiri Stables where the beautiful Arabian horses are kept between picking up the daily police shift during daily market rounds.

Try the unique opportunity to hold a falcon on your hand! As I wrote a while ago, falconry is a traditional sport in Qatar, and the Waqif Souq is home to falcons where you can see the majestic birds up close and, under the watchful eye of a shopkeeper, pose with a falcon perched on your arm. Falcons can also be bought here as pets and equipment, and a dedicated hospital treats whatever ails them and keeps them healthy.

Get lost in the alleys of Vaqif Souq and indulge in real shopaholic therapy! Shops located along the alleys of the market attract the eyes of curious tourists with all kinds of goods, both practical and unusual, exotic goods. From shoes to antiques to handicrafts, if you’re a true treasure hunter you can find unusual artifacts from around the region here. If you love perfumes and unusual fragrance notes, this is the right place for you where you can buy the most unusual perfumes in the world!

Fishing and diving equipment, as well as pearl extraction, compete for the attention of buyers with unusual luxury materials, carpets, wooden furniture and glass ornaments made in neighboring workshops. If you are a lover of art and good music, you can enjoy the local varieties of drums, flutes and stringed instruments.

Spice up your life with some new exotic spices, use your sense of smell and follow the wealth of scents to the spices spilling from the jute sacks. Whole or ground, this is your go-to place for exotic Arabian aromatics such as saffron, zater, sumac, dried flowers, dried black lemons and endless varieties of dates, honey, tea leaves and coffee beans.

Along the way, take the opportunity to learn something new about pearls. Throughout its history, Qatar has been at the center of the pearl industry. In the many pearl shops, located amidst the handicraft shops, you can strike up a conversation with the owners, learn about the lost art of pearling and see many varieties of white, pink and gray pearls. My mom, who is a big lover of pearl jewelry, bought a beautiful pearl necklace and earrings in Doha that she had never seen anywhere in the world. A truly unique and unusual experience.

Enjoy the richness of Qatari cuisine, here at Waqif Souq you can find a variety of food from luxury restaurants to street vendors, Waqif Souq has food to satisfy everyone. Local women gather in the central courtyard and sell everything from samosas and stuffed vine leaves to meat stews and sweet dumplings. If street food isn’t your thing, take the opportunity to try karak tea and pancakes (regag) at Shay al Shamoos, Makhboos (a traditional rice dish) at Al Jasra, fahsa (slow cooked meat in pots) eaten in a traditional sitting style on the floor in Bander Aden and delicious kuna and baklava at Al Aker Sweets.

In the pictures above you have the opportunity to see Bismillah Hotel, why is it important? This hotel is considered to be the first hotel in Qatar. It was built in the 50s and foreign merchants used to stay there. This small building was an oasis of pure luxury and design with a stunning view. It is interesting that it had only two rooms, while today it has been modernized and is now considered a landmark of the Waqif Souq.

Hotel Bismillah includes two luxury suites, which are characterized by a special atmosphere of peace and comfort in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the Waqif Souq. The apartment covers an area of 100 square meters and includes a private balcony overlooking the market, allowing you to enjoy the traditional atmosphere of the Waqif Souq and admire the architectural character of the place. This hotel is booked months in advance and it is very difficult to get a room.

Enjoy like a local because Vaqif Souq is the most popular place to meet with friends, especially in the evening time. Open until late, roadside cafes offer an endless supply of Arabic coffee, fresh fruit juices and shisha flavored with your choice of tobacco. Many restaurants have TV screens showing football matches, while some places, such as Majlis Al Dana, offer backgammon, a popular local board game that you must try to play.

After the exciting Waqif Souq, I suggest you definitely go on a relaxing cruise where you can enjoy the beauty of Doha from a completely different angle. Let’s recall some facts from the previous travelogue. Qatar is a peninsula enclosed within the magnificent shores of the Arabian Sea or the Persian Gulf. You should know that the real beauty of Qatar lies not only in the desert but these shores have added a magical touch to this magnificent state. The beauty of the clear water under the clear blue sky not only delights tourists on a regular basis, but also contributes to exploring the charisma of the beaches and islands that make Qatar a mystical paradise.

Imagine this magnificent scene – sailing along calm waves while witnessing the picturesque skyline and vibrant beauty of the city! In Doha, you can realize the possibility of riding a luxurious and exciting boat in Qatar. This Arabian country, with its sparkling coastline and some beautifully crafted islands is a true paradise for all visitors.

A traditional boat in Qatar, the Dhow boat is the best boating experience you can enjoy in Qatar. Dhow has long been a part of Qatar’s history and culture. In the past, these wooden sailboats were used by merchants to import and export materials around the bay, and today they have become an attraction for tourists. Dhow wooden boat can be spotted in some important places like Doha Corniche and Pearl Qatar, Al Khor and Al Wakra.

Promising a luxurious experience to tourists, there are several types of boat tours that are organized in Doha. From full-day tours to half-day sailing and special sunset cruises, Doha Corniche boat rides are popular with people coming from different countries. To make it more luxurious and royal, the boats are beautifully decorated with lights, and proper food and beverage arrangements are made to make the cruise ride unforgettable.

My dear adventurers, we have come to the end of this second special travelogue in the series of travelogues about Qatar where we had the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of this unusual country on the Arabian Peninsula. Today’s travelogue would not be possible without the selfless help of Visit Qatar and Marsa Malaz Kempinski Hotel in collaboration with local partners who allowed me to feel the spirit and beauty of Qatari culture and tradition. Of course, as always, I tried my best to convey to you my impressions of this unusual experience from Qatar.

I would like to especially thank the staff of the Marsa Malaz Kempinski Hotel for their warm welcome and hosting me in their property. The stay in their hotel was exceptional, where I felt the warmth of home!

A person is rich in soul if he has managed to explore the world and I am glad that I always manage to find partners of my projects who help me to discover new and unusual destinations in a completely different way.

I am honored to have the opportunity to collaborate with companies that are the very top of the tourism industry and I would like to thank the Visit Qatar for this incredible adventure and for allowing me to experience the beauty of this unusual Qatari culture in a completely different way.

How did you like my story about Qatar and the presentation of the capital Doha, which adorns the heart of this unusual country on the Arabian Peninsula? Have you had the chance to visit Qatar so far?

If you have any question, comment, suggestion or message for me you can write me below in the comments. Of course, as always, you can contact me via email or social networks, all addresses can be found on the CONTACT page. See you at the same place in a few days, with some new story!

In the following stories from Doha, we will discover some other interesting sights that you should visit if your journey takes you to this faraway land!

Greetings from Doha,

Mr.M

This post is sponsored by Qatar Tourism and Marsa Malaz Kempinski Hotel as well as other local partners. This post is my personal and honest review of the destination experience.

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ALLEMANO: An Incredible Story about Unique Italian Timekeepers…

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My dear fashionistas, I sincerely hope you are well and ready for new fashion stories from Qatar! I believe you will find these stories interesting and more unusual than my previous adventures and you may notice some similarities with Jordan’s fashion stories, but I am sure you will love them as much as all the previous ones! In today’s fashion story, we are introduced to an unusual brand from Italy that produces time meters – Misuratori del Tempo.

Allemano timepieces are crafted to border on modern and innovative design with strict respect for tradition and the consistency of the “Made in Italy” feature. These unusual watches are made in Turin. Allemano is an Italian company from Turin with over 150 years of experience in the production of measuring instruments such as manometers, thermometers and dynamo-meters. With the exception of the Swiss movements, Allemano Misuratori del Tempo are entirely made in Italy.

The images for today’s fashion story were taken in the Inland Sea or Khor Al Adaid as the locals like to call it is an extraordinary landscape with sand dunes and a seabed that will leave you wanting more. Located on the southeastern side of Qatar, this site is recognized by UNESCO as Qatar’s largest nature reserve. The reserve is home to wildlife, marine life and vegetation. Enjoy spotting turtles, flamingos, dugongs, Arabian oryx, camels and more. At the very beginning, I would like to thank the Visit Qatar for the warm invitation and hospitality. With their help, the travelogues and fashion stories that you will have the opportunity to read this April were created and I sincerely hope that you will enjoy them.

Founded in 1856 as a manufacturer of measuring instruments for the automotive and mechanical industries, the company is now reawakened. At the beginning of 2019, Allemano presented its first wristwatch collection. This was inspired by the Allemano pressure gauges installed a hundred years earlier, in 1919 on the legendary Fiat 501 Torpedo and later on many Lancia, Ferrari, Maserati and Alfa Romeo models.

Today, all watches are still made with the same sense of professionalism and tradition as more than 150 years ago. Allemano watch models from 1919 Collections meet different aesthetic and technical requirements: MAN is perfect for leisure, GMT is the best choice for travelers, while DAY has the right characteristics to be essential in everyday life, while GRANDE TORINO is a special limited edition modified DAY model made on the occasion of the celebration of the famous Grande Torino.

All three models reflect Allemano’s historic legacy of knowledge and experience. In accordance with the tradition of every measuring instrument produced by Allemano, the Misuratori del Tempo models are accompanied by a certificate which, together with the serial number, not only testifies to their ownership and origin, but is also a guarantee of quality and craftsmanship.

The history of this brand is unusual and exciting, so I will try to share with you some interesting moments that marked the work of this brand. The story of this brand has been going on since 1856, until today, and this is an unusual success story.

Founded in 1856 by Giuseppe Allemano, the factory originally operated in the area of heavy industry, producing steam-powered road rollers used in road construction. 1919 was a turning point when the first measuring instruments were created. At the beginning of the 20th century, thanks to the experience gained in pressure control, production changed to measuring tools for pressure and temperature control. Those pressure gauges were installed on military vehicles and Italian cars such as the Fiat 501 Torpedo, the first Fiat series-produced to be equipped with an Allemano pressure gauge from 1919.

The year 1929 is extremely important for the Allemano brand, as it is the year the company was founded. Son Felice renamed the company Allemano F. & Figli, strengthening the production of precision mechanics for the manufacture of extremely precise manometers, thermometers and dynamometers, defining the logo that is still used today.

A little later, in 1950 to be precise, Allemano studies, plans and manufactures a whole series of measuring instruments for aviation, such as manometers for fuel and oil control, which were also used for trains and ships. With a complete assortment of precision instruments, Allemano begins cooperation with the mechanical industry, presenting its instruments for presses, industrial machines, and chemical and oil plants.

Over the following years, Allemano specialized in the manufacture, assembly and calibration of underwater instruments, such as hyperbaric chambers, depth gauges and decompression gauges, acquiring the SOS brand that produces the famous Allemano depth gauges, fully coated, manufactured and assembled at the company’s historic headquarters in Turin.

During 2010, Allemano opens its own calibration laboratory. 2019 is a truly special year in the work of this company as the collection of Misuratori del Tempo watches by Alleman has been released with motifs related to famous historical designs and a strong will to be different today as in the past. The inspiration for this collection comes from the manometer that was installed exactly 100 years ago on the FIAT 501 Torpedo. A year later, in 2020, Allemano becomes a member of Exclusive Brands Torino, the first Italian multi-sector business network that gathers top companies promoted by the Torino Industrial Association.

Another important year for the work of this company is the year 2021, when Allemano opens its first boutique in the elegant surroundings of Piazza Bodoni 1/F in Turin, showing the new face of the historic brand, but with a different look. So, not just watchmaking, but a place that encompasses the world of temperature, force, pressure and time measurement.

Last year the Allemano brand told another part of its history through a new special 1973 Collection, paying tribute to its depth gauges that set the law in underwater mechanics in the 1970s and 80s. The new line is indeed composed of a modern reissue of the historic Crab watch and the new underwater Shark watch.

The watch you have the opportunity to see in today’s fashion story is the MAN model from the famous Allemano collection in 1919. The MAN watch model is a status symbol and has a special story. It is the best choice for quality leisure time and the model that best symbolizes the origins of the Allemano brand. From the tradition of manometers to the Misuratori del Tempo for men, this watch is perfect for the man who breaks free from time. This watch has a Swiss manual movement, sapphire crystal, water resistant to a depth of 50 m, made of stainless steel 316L.

The case diameter is 44 mm, made of the highest quality 316L stainless steel with a sandblasted, brushed, polished finish. The watch is water resistant to a depth of 50 meters. The case is coated with sapphire crystal on the front and back. The clock mechanism is a Swiss-made manual movement and has the following functions: central hour hand, retrograde minute hand at 12 o’clock, small seconds hand at 6 o’clock. You can choose the dial in two colors, antique white or black with the serial number. The hands can be a combination of matte black and red or matte rose gold and red, depending on which dial color you choose. There are two bracelet colors, brown or black both are crafted from soft premium Italian leather with a steel clasp with an additional butterfly clasp matching the case finish.

If you want to stay updated and find out news about this unique Italian watch brand Allemano, visit their official online store and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

Loro Piana is an Italian company specializing in clothing and textile products. This fashion house is considered the largest producer of cashmere and also the world’s largest artisanal company processing the luxury fiber.

The Loro Piana company has three divisions (textile divisions): a division that deals with the production of high-quality materials using precious fibers such as cashmere and baby cashmere, vicuna, linen and merino wool, a division that deals with the creation of luxury fashion items (production and distribution of men’s, women’s clothing, footwear and fashion accessories) and the interior design department – production and distribution of interior design products.

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Shirt: Loro Piana

Trousers: Loro Piana

Watch: Allemano

Loafers: Fratelli Rossetti

In today’s post you have the opportunity to see two special pieces (shirt and trousers) from the latest men’s Loro Piano SS23 collection that are just some of my favorites this season due to their distinctive elegance and my love for neutral colors. Crafted from 100% cold-rolled silk, this white short-sleeve shirt with special work is perfect for the man who pays attention to detail and leaves nothing to chance. This white short-sleeved shirt is perfect for all occasions and can be easily combined with other colors. The trousers are Chino style (shorter model) made of linen.

If you want to stay updated and find out which pieces the Loro Piana brand has in its offer, visit their official online store and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

The story of the Fratelli Rossetti company is an inspiring story of a successful Italian family business that opened its doors in 1953. This is not just an ordinary company story, but a family story: the founder, Renzo Rossetti, and his wife, Lisetta, were dedicated to their work all their lives. The Fratelli Rossetti company is currently run by the second generation of the Rossetti family, the brothers Diego, Dario and Luca, who, due to their different roles and by developing their own different skills, have successfully brought their company to its 60th anniversary, always in search of quality and united by their passion with strict respect for tradition.

Fratelli Rossetti has a long tradition of “big little innovations”. In this company, tradition and quality have always gone hand in hand with insatiable curiosity and commitment to innovation. From the introduction of tassels and the invention of shoes designed to be worn without socks, to stylistic innovations and the launch of the “masculine” style, to the application of colors in unique chromatic shades. It was Renzo Rossetti who emphasized the importance of embracing new materials, styles and shapes: as early as the 60s, he was already experimenting with different color combinations on leather. Today, the company continues its research and development activities thanks to the knowledge of its craftsmen and the creative spirit of the styling department.

Fratelli Rossetti in its collections for men has timeless classic lines that you can find all year in their offer, some of the models are: Brera, Brera Sport, Hobo Sport, Yacht and La Giusta.

In today’s post I present one of the Hobo Sport models. This model of Fratelli Rossetti shoes represents a unique development in line with the success of the Hobo spirit, so classic and elegant, while also possessing a certain amount of relaxed everyday sports spirit. The Hobo Sport has a fresh and unobtrusive look that makes it one of the most loved models of the Fratelli Rossetti brand.

This model of Hobo Sport moccasins that you can see on me in today’s post is made of soft, finely finished suede leather. This fashion shoe can also be worn without laces thanks to the practical internal elastic band. Rubber sole with custom tread and removable insole. When you buy this model, you also get laces in case you want to give this model a more classic look.

If you want to stay updated and find out which models of shoes and leather goods the Fratelli Rossetti brand has in its offer, visit their official online store and follow them on the social networks Facebook and Instagram.

My dear fashionistas, we have come to the end of this first fashion adventure from Qatar, where together we discovered the beauty and splendor of the elegance of Italian luxury watches – Allemano, the prestigious Italian brand Loro Piano and the famous Italian shoe brand that is a symbol of timeless elegance and has become a true classic – Fratelli Rossetti, partners with whom fashion stories are a real adventure. I sincerely hope you got some inspiration for your ideal spring outfit!

Today’s fashion story would not be possible without the selfless help of the Visit Qatar and Marsa Malaz Kempinski Hotel in cooperation with local partners who allowed me to feel the spirit and beauty of Qatari culture and tradition.

See you soon and continue our adventures from Qatar on the Mr.M blog! How did you like my outfit today? I really tried my best to prepare today’s post with lots of love and I hope you like it!

If you have any questions, comments, suggestions or any message for me, you can write me below in the comments. Of course, as always, you can contact me via email or social media channels, which you can find on the CONTACT page. I’ll see you soon!

Kind greeting from Qatar,
Mr.M

This post is sponsored by the Allemano, Loro Piana and Fratelli Rossetti brands. This post is my personal and honest review of their products.

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Letters from Qatar: Doha, the City where the Future has already arrived…

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My dear travelers, welcome to the new series of travelogues in 2023. The month of April will be dedicated to the country where the future has already arrived – Qatar. At the very beginning of this series of travelogues, I would like to thank Visit Qatar for the kind invitation and hospitality. With their help, the travelogues and fashion stories that you will have the opportunity to read this April were created and I sincerely hope that you will enjoy them as I truly enjoyed making them for you.

Qatar, the formal name of the State of Qatar is a country in Western Asia. It occupies the Qatar Peninsula on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in the Middle East. The state of Qatar shares its only land border with Saudi Arabia in the south, while the rest of the territory is surrounded by the Persian Gulf. The Gulf of Bahrain, the entrance to the Persian Gulf, separates Qatar from nearby Bahrain. The capital is Doha, home to more than 80% of the country’s population, and the land area is mostly flat, low-lying desert.

Doha is the capital city and the main cultural, social and financial center of Qatar. Located on the coast of the Persian Gulf in the east of the country, north of Al Wakrah and south of Al Khur, it is home to the majority of the country’s population. It is also the fastest growing city in Qatar, with over 80% of the nation’s population living in Doha or the surrounding suburbs.

How was the capital of Qatar created? Doha was founded in the 1820s as an offshoot of Al Bidda. It was officially declared the country’s capital in 1971, when Qatar gained independence from the British protectorate. As the commercial capital of Qatar and one of the emerging financial centers of the Middle East, Doha is considered a Beta Level Global City by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network. Doha is home to Education City, an area dedicated to research and education, and Hamad Medical City, an administrative area for medical care.

Doha has always hosted major world events, and the latest to mark the country’s history is the famous FIFA Qatar 2022 – World Cup. This was truly a historic event for this richest country in the world and believe me it could be felt even in March of this year because everywhere there were symbols of this amazing world event of which the people of Qatar are extremely proud.

The team of the Ministry of Tourism tried their best to give me an extraordinary opportunity to experience Qatar in a completely different way where I had the possibility to travel through time and get to know the culture, heritage and sights of Qatar.

The first stop during my visit to Qatar was Heenat Salma Farm. Heenat Salma is an eco-farm and camp, located in Shahaniya, northwest of Doha. It is a revolutionary multidisciplinary project dedicated to holistic methods in agriculture, architecture and community development.

They have successfully transformed a local conventional farm into an organic permaculture center that grows desert-friendly plants and vegetables, diversifying local food production and contributing to the renewable, homegrown food supply in Qatar and beyond. The Heenat Salma Farm team is aware of the fact that as individual small companies their impact is significantly limited, but as a small community they can initiate change that encourages meaningful action across borders. In addition to agriculture, the farm is a place for hospitality, vocational training, education, craftsmanship, master classes and wellness spas – each field supports and enhances the other.

Heenat Salma Farm opened its doors in 2019, when the Caravane Earth Foundation brought together a group of dedicated experts in agronomy, architecture and water infrastructure to develop a holistic farm model and ten-year strategy aimed at transforming a conventional farm into a center for regenerative agriculture.

As the program progressed, they realized that there was an opportunity not only to support innovative positive farming techniques, but also to form a special community based on hospitality and education. When you are hosted by Heenat Salma, you will experience a holistic environment specially designed to bring you closer to a new special environment, to expose you to natural beauty and interest in a new wellness experience as well as educational activities.

Heenat Salma Farm‘s work is founded on a commitment to agriculture, climate and well-being, Heenat Salma is genuinely and deeply concerned about the ongoing deterioration of all of them. All of the farm’s activities are their best way to try to solve the problem according to their capabilities, to direct the initiatives towards a positive impact on people locally and globally. Through tangible approaches, the farm functions as a prototype as they examine and test new ways of implementing change. Heenat Salma addresses urgent issues, such as the impact of the climate crisis on immigration, through the search for sustainable solutions that lead to higher and fairer wages, increased interconnectedness, and new forms of knowledge exchange.

Guest accommodations at Heenat Salma Farm are designed to positively impact and shape the way guests feel. A fine blend of precious, natural materials creates a very special atmosphere that is both subtle and classic. The particular setting of the farm favors the tactile over the visual, creating depth through texture. Here you can experience an unusual and special experience of being in the desert.

The Heenat Salma team is fully focused on all human senses to create evocative experiences and memories for their guests who appreciate immersion in real life and human connection, as well as some good stories behind every cup of tea.

Guest accommodation at Heenat Salma Farm consists of 48 luxuriously furnished 40 square meter tents that are elegant and spacious, furnished with local handmade furniture and have an open bathroom with shower, as well as a private garden.

The Heenat Salma Farma team cultivates an aesthetic of neutral colors that are pleasing to the human eye and simply timeless. Unlike the vivid palettes and bold wallpapers of posh hotels, their fine blend of natural and precious materials creates a very special atmosphere that is subtle and classic, making guests feel as if they are in the warmth of their own home.

Working with the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences at Qatar University and the Ministry of Municipalities and Environment, Heenat Salma Farma strives to share the principles of organic farming with farmers, local people, landowners and policy makers. Heenat Salma practices regenerative agriculture, the practice of cultivating and maintaining vital soil. For the soil to yield vital products, it must first be alive. This is in stark contrast to the extensive use of chemical fertilizers and the industrialization of agriculture, which has led to soil erosion and water scarcity, along with a global loss of the vitality, resilience and nutritional value of the crops we eat.

Heenat Salma’s holistic methods will offer an alternative model, allowing the farm to be fully sustained without the use of any chemicals. The farm also practices simple techniques that bring animal waste, plant waste and soil into a healthy relationship, turning each element into fertility in the farm’s organism. The production of natural fertilizers, collected using what is available on the farm, can potentially eliminate dependence on chemical fertilizers, allowing the soil to move towards a natural balance and resilience.

After an interesting and pleasant stay at the farm in the morning, it was time for the next activity – Desert Safari in the Inland Sea. Yes, you read that right, you have the opportunity to discover an extraordinary desert landscape where sand dunes flow into the azure waters of the Inland Sea. This is an unusual adventure where you can travel through exciting sand dunes to Khor Al Adaid, a large tidal inlet known for its outstanding natural heritage value.

The Inland Sea or Khor Al Adaid as the locals like to call it is an extraordinary landscape with sand dunes and a seabed that will leave you wanting more. Located on the southeastern side of Qatar, this site is recognized by UNESCO as Qatar’s largest nature reserve. The reserve is home to wildlife, marine life and vegetation. Enjoy spotting turtles, flamingos, dugongs, Arabian oryx, camels and more.

According to historical records, Bedouin tribes roamed the desert, setting up camps while grazing their animals and engaging in trade. Today, this tradition remains ingrained in Qatari culture, with the annual winter camping season, or Al Enna, where locals venture into the desert in elaborate camps, returning to the land. The desert is an integral part of the local culture and boasts a surprising array of activities. From relaxing tent side to dune boating or parasailing, the desert is anything but an ordinary space painted in beige.

The impressive Inland Sea or Khor Al Adaid is one of the few places in the world where the sea encroaches on the desert. For a truly authentic desert experience, nothing beats driving over the soft dunes, before embarking on an exciting desert safari across the dunes to Khor Al Adaid, which can only be accessed by special jeeps. A favorite Qatari pastime, visitors can enjoy day, evening or night camping in the desert. Doha is waiting for you, so you can always #FeelMoreInQatar.

After an exciting experience and an unusual safari in the Inland Sea, it was time for a lunch break where I had the opportunity to visit Al Majles Resort where you can spend the night in addition to your lunch break, but due to my busy schedule I was not able to spend more time. Staying in this exceptional resort is fascinating and you have the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the blue sea and soft sand.

My dear adventurers, we have come to the end of this first special travelogue in the series of travelogues about Qatar where we had the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of this unusual country on the Arabian Peninsula. Today’s travelogue would not be possible without the selfless help of Visit Qatar and Marsa Malaz Kempinski Hotel in collaboration with local partners who allowed me to feel the spirit and beauty of Qatari culture and tradition. Of course, as always, I tried my best to convey to you my impressions of this unusual experience from Qatar.

I would like to especially thank the staff of the Marsa Malaz Kempinski Hotel for their warm welcome and hosting me in their property. The stay in their hotel was exceptional, where I felt the warmth of home!

People say that yellow is color of optimism and happiness and attracts positive energy, so I decided to take my FPM Milano Bank Zip Spinner 55 glacier grey cabin suitcase with grey leather details on my trip to Doha which brought me good luck this year. Not only is it practical, lightweight, but it’s also a photogenic suitcase that many people asked me about at the airport where I bought it.

FPM Milano luggage offers travelers practicality and style, all in one trolley and backpack. Designed by Mark Sadler, these lightweight aluminum-clad and reinforced suitcases are inspired by vintage trunks, purpose-built to give you the durability you need on your travels. The combination of Avante-Garde materials and Italian design motifs give these FPM suitcases a robust and secure look.

This incredible FPM Milano Bank Zip Spinner 55 is made of 100% Makrolon© polycarbonate. The 4 wheels guarantee great stability and smoothness. The suitcase has a TSA lock incorporated (ideal for travelers to the USA) combined with a zipper closure with water resistant treatment. The elastic belt comes with the suitcase and closes with the iconic butterfly lock. The two handles are in Italian fine leather and are embellished with the FPM logo. The internal organization comes with a soft elastic belt with a buckle with FPM logo engraved on one side, and a zip pocket in the other side.ideal for 1-2 day trip.

This cheerful yellow butterfly elastic belt has changed the look of this trolley and it is an interesting accessories. You can choose your favorite color red of yellow and I believe you will be satisfied like me.

If you want to stay up to date and find out which models of suitcases and travel accessories the FPM Milano brand has in its offer, visit their official online store and follow them on the social networks Facebook and Instagram.

A person is rich in soul if he has managed to explore the world and I am glad that I always manage to find partners of my projects who help me to discover new and unusual destinations in a completely different way.

I am honored to have the opportunity to collaborate with companies that are the very top of the tourism industry and I would like to thank the Visit Qatar for this incredible adventure and for allowing me to experience the beauty of this unusual Qatari culture in a completely different way.

How did you like my story about Qatar and the presentation of the capital Doha, which adorns the heart of this unusual country on the Arabian Peninsula? Have you had the chance to visit Qatar so far?

If you have any question, comment, suggestion or message for me you can write me below in the comments. Of course, as always, you can contact me via email or social networks, all addresses can be found on the CONTACT page. See you at the same place in a few days, with some new story!

In the following stories from Doha, we will discover some other interesting sights that you should visit if your journey takes you to this faraway land!

Greetings from Doha,

Mr.M

This post is sponsored by the Qatar Tourism and Marsa Malaz Kempinski Hotel as well as other local partners. This post is my personal and honest review of the destination experience.

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