Corniche Bay in Doha, Qatar is an oceanfront esplanade popular with locals and tourist alike as a fun place to hang out, be it with friends or family. The promenade brings together the West Bay district known for business and financial services and the southern part of the city. After in-depth landscaping work in the 1970s the area has become a designated place for people jogging, biking and walking. One of the main reasons the area is found to be attractive is the fact that there is a stark contrast between Dohas towering skyline of skyscrapers and industrialized buildings and the serene oceanfront.
The Corniche Bay is a long walkway stretching to about 7 kilometres along Dohas coastline, with its starting point near the recently developed Museum of Islamic Art which is a great place to absorb the many facets of Islamic art and culture. In addition, there are numerous parks along the Corniche Bay such as the Al-Rumaila Park which is a scene of lush green foliage and trees. It is the ideal place for a family outing or a picnic as the kids would be enthralled with the childrens play area consisting of skateboarding and rollerblading facilities in addition to a water arena and an amusement park with rides such as the Ferris Wheel. The park also has an outdoor theatre and an art gallery frequented by adults and a series of coffee shops and patisseries that provide tasty snacks and drinks to quench your thirst and hunger after an exciting day out.
Other points of interest along the promenade include the Doha Zoo and a giant statue of the Oryx who was the lovable mascot of the 2006 Doha Asian Games. Tourist hotspots such as the Palm Tree Island are also located in the nearby vicinity. The esplanade ends at the Sheraton Park which is a common gathering place for families with its extensive array of facilities for children to play in and also offers broadband internet access which makes it a perfect place to surf the net while leisurely relaxing.
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