{"id":10016,"date":"2021-06-05T13:16:24","date_gmt":"2021-06-05T10:16:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/doha\/en\/?p=10016"},"modified":"2024-06-13T12:47:28","modified_gmt":"2024-06-13T09:47:28","slug":"the-best-places-to-see-falcons-in-qatar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/doha\/en\/lifestyle\/the-best-places-to-see-falcons-in-qatar\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Places To See Falcons In Qatar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Falcons are an integral part of Qatar\u2019s culture and heritage. They are highly respected birds and symbols of influence and status.<\/p>\n<p>Falcons are super intelligent creatures; hence, their primary use over the centuries was for hunting prey. A tradition that continues to this day and goes beyond the Arab world, as it was equally important in Europe, Asia, and Africa.<\/p>\n<p>Viewing falcons in Doha is one of the most popular tourist attractions. Let\u2019s see the places where you can visit and view falcons:<\/p>\n<h2><strong>At Souq Waqif<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!--kg-card-begin: markdown--><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/doha\/2019\/11\/IMG_0674.JPG\" alt=\"IMG_0674\" \/><!--kg-card-end: markdown--><\/p>\n<p>Falcon Souq at Souq Waqif (Al Souq Street) is a must-visit spot if you want to see falcons. It\u2019s the best place to better understand the meaning of falconry in the Qatari society. You can view the birds, photograph them, or hold them under the shopkeeper\u2019s supervision.<\/p>\n<p><!--kg-card-begin: markdown--><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/doha\/2019\/11\/IMG_0681.JPG\" alt=\"IMG_0681\" \/><!--kg-card-end: markdown--><\/p>\n<p>To better understand the importance of falcons in Qatar, there is even a government-run falcon hospital at the Souq that offers top-notch care to the birds. It features the latest technological and medical equipment to properly treat the birds.<\/p>\n<p><!--kg-card-begin: markdown--><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/doha\/2019\/11\/IMG_0688.JPG\" alt=\"IMG_0688\" \/><!--kg-card-end: markdown--><\/p>\n<h2><strong>At a desert tour<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Most tourist companies in Doha organize desert tours, where you can experience the art of falconry by viewing falcons at their camps and learning various interesting details from the camp owners. You can watch them fly or get trained as well.<!--kg-card-end: markdown--><\/p>\n<p><!--kg-card-begin: markdown--><\/p>\n<h2><strong>At the S\u2019hail International Hunting and Falcons Exhibition<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>S\u2019hail is an annual festival that celebrates the art of falconry. It takes place every year at Katara Cultural Village, so if you\u2019re in Doha around this time and you\u2019re interested in watching falcons, this is an excellent opportunity that is not to be missed. You will get to view various falcons of different sizes, all equally beautiful and imposing. Feel free to ask for any details you\u2019d like to know, take photos, or hold them.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"kg-image\" src=\"https:\/\/lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/doha\/2019\/12\/IMG_6751.JPG\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!--kg-card-begin: markdown--><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/doha\/2019\/11\/IMG_6736.JPG\" alt=\"IMG_6736\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\\n<!--kg-card-end: markdown--><!--kg-card-begin: markdown--><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/doha\/2019\/11\/IMG_6776.JPG\" alt=\"IMG_6776\" \/><!--kg-card-end: markdown--><\/p>\n<p>Visiting falcons is an experience worth trying while visiting Doha. We are sure that you\u2019re going to be impressed by these wonderful creatures as much as we are!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Falcons are an integral part of Qatar\u2019s culture and heritage. 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