My coworkers and I sporadically booked this excursion when we were notified water would be turned off on base 2 days prior. Javid was very professional, let us Bluetooth our phones to his vehicle for music (in between destinations) and helped barter prices at the Souq!
Starting with the museum of Qatar, the establishment was great. We were a bit surprised we were left to explore without our guide but got along just fine. The second exhibit for the “light show” was absolutely mesmerizing and we loved taking pictures. Lastly the museum had a cafe near its entrance on the ground level and it had THE BEST FOOD we’ve eaten since arriving in country a month ago.
Since we ate lunch (spontaneously) we arrived at the Souq during its “lunch/closed” hours just after 12:00 .. which turned out to be awesome! It wasn’t crowded and we could see what many venders had to offer without being mobbed by the normal attendees.
Following this we made out way to the Camel ride and Falcon.. which turn out to be more of a photo opp than an actual activity… if I’m honest I have to share, it always surprises me that the condition of the animals are so much poorer than back home. Seeing scars from being whipped and open sores from the tight reigns on the camels faces