Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani

By Maryam Al Thani

This podcast is a resident's account of travelling in Qatar over time. The country is a flat, barren desert peninsula in the Persian Gulf, so journeys between places are often about exposure, dista

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August 18, 2026 The Smoky Mountain and the Desert Art
Maryam moves across Qatar to Dukhān, the west coast oil town, and explores Richard Serra's East-West/West-East, the Zekreet Peninsula's rock formations, and the practical life of a company town. She reflects on the working margins of the country and the quiet before the cooler season.
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Episode 18 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Dukhān, Qatar.
Places in this episode: Brouq Nature Reserve, Zekreet Fort, Bay of Zekreet, Ras Abrouq, Film City, Dukhan Souq, West Village, Twisted Olive & Naama's Garden.
Covered: Richard Serra desert art, Zekreet Peninsula geology and wildlife, Film City and desert ruins, Company town logistics and costs, West coast summer rhythm.
Chapters:
00:00 Brouq Nature Reserve
01:25 Zekreet Fort
03:28 West Village
06:10 Dukhan Souq
07:35 Seaside
09:00 DMR Restaurant-Dukhan
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#Dukhan #Qatar #QatarTravel #WestCoastQatar #Zekreet #RichardSerra #DesertArt #BrouqNatureReserve #FilmCityQatar #DukhanSouq #QatarHiddenGems #MiddleEastTravel #DesertLandscape #QatarHistory #AlShahaniya #DohaDayTrip #QatarNature
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August 17, 2026 The Last Souq Stroll and a Sea-Salt Swim
Maryam spends her final full day in Al Wakrah with a dawn swim at the public beach, a last look at the dhow builders' yard, a final grouper dinner at Souq Al Wakrah, and a long evening walk along the corniche, reflecting on the quiet dignity of this coastal town before heading south to the desert.
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Episode 17 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Al Wakrah, Qatar.
Places in this episode: Al Wakrah Family Beach, Souq Al Wakrah, House of Coffee - Alwakra, Al Wakrah Corniche, Shell Roundabout, Dhow Harbour.
Covered: Al Wakrah final day reflection, Dhow building craft and yard visit, Souq Al Wakrah day and night rhythm, Public beach life and swimming, Cost of living and meals in Al Wakrah, Preparing for desert trip.
Chapters:
00:00 Beach
01:13 House of Coffee - Alwakra
03:03 Souq Al Wakrah
04:57 Dhow Harbour
06:11 Street
07:22 Seaside
08:42 Quiet room
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#AlWakrah #QatarTravel #SouqAlWakrah #DhowBuilders #QatarCoast #TravelQatar #AlWakrahCorniche #SeafoodQatar #KarakChai #QatarLife #CoastalQatar #QatarSummer #DohaDayTrip #FamilyBeach #QatarFoodie #DesertBound
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August 16, 2026 Al Wakrah's Last Souq Night and Sea Swim
Maryam closes out Al Wakrah with a dawn swim, one last walk through the heritage souq, a final whole grilled grouper, and a moonlit dhow cruise. She runs the real numbers on her time here and passes on practical notes for anyone planning a coastal trip.
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Episode 16 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Al Wakrah, Qatar.
Places in this episode: Family Beach, Grey Specialty Coffee, Al Wakrah Museum, Souq Al Wakrah, Al Wakrah Corniche, Al Wakrah Harbour.
Covered: Al Wakrah final day routine, Dhow cruise experience and cost, Souq Al Wakrah night market, Dhow builders craft, Practical costs in Al Wakrah, Preparing for southern dunes trip.
Chapters:
00:00 Family Beach
00:55 Grey Specialty Coffee
02:15 Street
03:40 Souq Al Wakrah
04:41 Harbour
05:39 Seaside
06:24 Desert
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#AlWakrah #QatarTravel #DohaMetro #SouqAlWakrah #SeafoodQatar #DhowCruise #AlWakrahCorniche #QatarBeaches #Mangroves #QatarGuide #DhowBuilders #TravelQatar #KhorAlAdaid #QatarSummer #PearlingHistory #GreyCoffee #MetrashApp #QatarLife
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August 15, 2026 Souq Nights and a Sea-Salt Swim
Maryam spends her last day in Al Wakrah with a dawn swim at the Family Beach, a slow wander through the Souq Al Wakrah evening market, and a final seafood dinner at a corniche grill. She reflects on the town's maritime soul and the cost of a perfect summer day by the sea.
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Episode 15 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Al Wakrah, Qatar.
Places in this episode: Family Beach, Souq Al Wakrah, Ezdan Mall Al Wakra, Grey Specialty Coffee, Shell Roundabout, Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah Museum, Al Wakrah Corniche.
Covered: Al Wakrah evening souq, Cost of a day in Al Wakrah, Practical admin (Metrash, SIM), Al Wakrah maritime history, Preparing for desert trip.
Chapters:
00:00 Family Beach
01:08 Quiet room interior
02:17 Grey Specialty Coffee
03:29 Souq Al Wakrah
06:50 Seafront promenade at night
08:17 Quiet room interior
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#AlWakrah #QatarTravel #SouqAlWakrah #DohaMetro #QatarBeaches #SeafoodQatar #QatarLiving #MetrashApp #Ooredoo #QatarID #DhowBuilders #KhorAlAdaid #QatarCorniche #TravelQatar #QatarGuide #SummerInQatar
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August 14, 2026 The Last Dhow and a Sea-Washed Farewell
Maryam savors her final day in Al Wakrah: a morning at the dhow builders, a seafood lunch at Souq Al Wakrah, and an evening swim at the Family Beach. She reflects on the town's quiet dignity and the call to prayer, and notes the real costs of her day. A warm send-off before heading to the desert.
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Episode 14 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Al Wakrah, Qatar.
Places in this episode: Souq Al Wakrah, Al Wakrah Corniche, New Al Wakrah Public Beach, Shell Roundabout.
Covered: Dhow building craft, Seafood dining, Beach life, Summer heat strategy, Call to prayer as rhythm, Preparing for desert trip.
Chapters:
00:00 Quiet apartment morning
00:27 Boatyard
04:44 Harbour at dusk
06:14 Evening market
07:05 Quiet apartment night
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#AlWakrah #QatarTravel #DhowBuilders #SouqAlWakrah #SeafoodQatar #AlWakrahCorniche #QatarBeaches #KhorAlAdaid #QatarLife #ArabianGulf #QatarFood #QatarHistory #QatarCulture #SummerInQatar #QatarLocalGuide #AlWakrahOldTown #QatarByCar #QatarWeekend
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August 13, 2026 The Dhow Builders' Timber and a Sea Breeze
Maryam spends her final full day in Al Wakrah watching the dhow builders select timber, tracking the cost of a day by the sea, and reflecting on the town's quiet dignity before her desert leg. Plus the practicalities of 2-rial metro rides and grilled grouper.
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Episode 13 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Al Wakrah, Qatar.
Places in this episode: Souq Al Wakrah, Al Wakrah Corniche, Family Beach, Grey specialty coffee, Zaman Al Khair Restaurant, Al Wakrah Metro Station.
Covered: Dhow building craft, Cost of living details, Seafood dining, Souq culture, Local restaurants, Summer heat strategy.
Chapters:
00:00 Boatyard
02:45 Al Wakrah Corniche
04:13 Family Beach
05:36 Zaman Al Khair Restaurant
06:58 Harbour
08:16 Room tone
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#AlWakrah #QatarTravel #DhowBuilders #SouqAlWakrah #AlWakrahCorniche #SeafoodQatar #QatarLiving #CoastalQatar #Machboos #KarakChai #QatarMetro #DohaMetro #AlJanoub #Qatar2026 #TravelQatar #OldTownAlWakrah
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August 12, 2026 The Friday Fish Market and a Dhow Builder's Pride
Maryam wakes early for Friday prayers and the fish auction at Souq Al Wakrah, watches a dhow builder shape a hull, and cooks the catch of the day in her flat. A quiet day of local rhythms, maritime history, and the small economics of a coastal town.
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Episode 12 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Al Wakrah, Qatar.
Places in this episode: Souq Al Wakrah, Al Wakrah Corniche, Al Wakrah Museum, Family Beach, Mangroves.
Covered: Fish market culture, Dhow building craft, Home cooking and groceries, Cost of living details, Friday rhythm.
Chapters:
00:00 Souq Al Wakrah
01:38 Al Wakrah Museum
03:37 Family Beach
05:42 Mangroves
07:14 Kitchen interior
08:56 Seafront promenade at night
09:45 Street
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#AlWakrah #SouqAlWakrah #QatarTravel #DhowBuilders #FishMarket #QatarFood #Machboos #Grouper #AlWakrahCorniche #QatarLiving #HiddenQatar #CoastalQatar #PearlingHistory #TravelQatar #QatarDiaries #SeafoodQatar
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August 11, 2026 The Widam App and a Sunset on the Water
Maryam dives into the practicalities of buying meat and groceries in Al Wakrah, discovering the Widam app for fresh supplies. She caps off the day with a walk through the night souq and a quiet moment watching the dhows return to the harbour, reflecting on the rhythms of this coastal town.
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Episode 11 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Al Wakrah, Qatar.
Places in this episode: Al Wakrah Old Souq, Al Wakrah Corniche, Family Beach, Al Wakrah Old Town, Al Janoub Stadium, Souq Al Wakrah.
Covered: Grocery shopping and food logistics, Practical residency and daily costs, Daily rhythms and evening routine, Coastal town atmosphere.
Chapters:
00:00 Coastal street evening
01:13 Cafe interior
02:32 Al Wakrah Old Souq
03:57 Heritage souq evening
05:18 Family Beach
06:19 Beach cafe
07:16 Coastal street night
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#QatarTravel #AlWakrah #LivingInQatar #WidamApp #SouqAlWakrah #DohaMetro #QatarLife #SummerInQatar #CoastalLife #QatarFood #MiddleEastTravel #ExpatLife #KarakChai #DhowHarbour #AlWakrahCorniche #QatarResidency #TravelQatar #SeafoodQatar
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August 10, 2026 Al Wakrah's Mangroves and Dhow Builders
Maryam spends a day in Al Wakrah kayaking the mangroves, watching dhow builders at the old harbor, and trying local seafood along the Corniche. Practical costs and summer heat tips included.
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Episode 10 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Al Wakrah, Qatar.
Places in this episode: Al Wakrah Mangroves, Al Wakrah Old Harbor, House of Coffee, Zaman Al Khair Restaurant, Al Wakrah Corniche, Souq Al Wakrah.
Covered: Mangroves, Dhow building, Seafood trail, Summer heat strategy, Coastal life.
Chapters:
02:44 Quiet apartment interior
03:19 Souq Al Wakrah
07:46 Room tone
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#AlWakrah #QatarTravel #KayakQatar #Mangroves #DhowBuilders #AlWakrahCorniche #SeafoodQatar #KarakChai #SouqAlWakrah #QatarCoastLife #SummerInQatar #HiddenQatar #FamilyBeach #AlJanoubStadium #QatarAdventure #OldTownAlWakrah #QatarCulture
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August 09, 2026 Abattoir App and the Sound of a Souq
On day two in Al Wakrah, Maryam discovers a year-round livestock market app, the quiet rhythm of an old fishing town in high summer, and the taste of a 25-rial cafeteria lunch.
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Episode 9 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Al Wakrah, Qatar.
Places in this episode: Al Wakrah Old Souq, Al Wakrah Museum, Al Wakrah Mangroves, Zaman Al Khair Restaurant, Grey specialty coffee.
Covered: Livestock market app, Al Wakrah local food, Mangroves ecosystem, Souq culture, Seasonal weather adaptation.
Chapters:
03:05 Al Wakrah Mangroves
05:10 Zaman Al Khair Restaurant
07:12 Quiet room at night
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#QatarTravel #AlWakrah #QatarGuide #SouqAlWakrah #QatarHistory #KarakChai #QatarFood #QatarLife #VisitQatar #QatarSummer #AlWakrahMangroves #QatarMetro #DohaMetro #QatarCostOfLiving #QatarCulture
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How many episodes does Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani have?

The podcast currently has 58 episodes available.