00:01Ich bin Lilly Daus und das ist Grand Voyager.
00:05Von meiner Base in Katar in Katar,
00:07ich schreibe die Welt zu finden,
00:08zu finden unglaubliche Plätze,
00:10mit Kultur, Luxury und Adventure.
00:13Auf dem Weg, ich besuche die Leute,
00:15taste die Fähigkeiten,
00:17und erlebe ich die Momenten,
00:19die jeden destination un-forgett haben.
00:30Ich bin in Katar,
00:32a nation known for its striking architecture,
00:34world-class museums and proud heritage.
00:38It's a place of natural beauty,
00:40from its stunning coastline
00:42to its vast desert landscapes.
00:44Salaam and welcome to Katar.
00:46In this episode,
00:48I'll be discovering the people,
00:50traditions and experiences
00:52that make this country so unique.
00:54There's so much to see right on my doorstep
00:57and I can't wait to explore more.
00:59Doha is the city I call home,
01:02from its centuries-old markets
01:04to its modern neighbourhoods.
01:06It's a place shaped by history and change.
01:09Walking through the capital,
01:11you really notice the beautiful buildings
01:14and the heritage-inspired details.
01:16It's a modern city,
01:18but one that hasn't lost its roots.
01:20A balance you feel as you move through it.
01:23One of my favourite places to explore
01:25reflects the country's seafaring past.
01:27This is the Mina District,
01:29a pastel-coloured area set along Doha's historic port.
01:33Once part of the city's docks,
01:35it's now a creative space filled with murals,
01:38walkways and hidden corners.
01:40Everything feels thoughtfully designed,
01:42from the layout and architecture
01:44to the stairs and viewpoints.
01:46Everything in the Mina District feels bright and calm.
01:49The colours, the sea, the cafes,
01:52truly brings this place to life.
01:54You can see why it's one of the most picturesque places in Doha.
02:02The Mina District is home to more than 100 shops,
02:05over 50 cafes and a traditional seafood market.
02:09It's a place where you can explore the harbour,
02:12or stop for a quick treat with a view of the water.
02:15It's a great example of how the city is reimagining its historic spaces.
02:20Doha is full of places like this,
02:22where the past and present come together.
02:25Right in the centre of Doha is Souq Waqif,
02:29one of the city's historic markets.
02:32With its narrow alleyways, traditional buildings and cafes,
02:36Souq Waqif is the perfect place to wander around
02:39and get a real feel for the city.
02:41Welcome to Souq Waqif.
02:42We're going to smell, we're going to see,
02:44we're going to explore and enjoy some culture.
02:46Sounds like we have a lot to do.
02:47Let's go.
02:48Khalifa Al Haroun is a Qatari entrepreneur
02:50who's helping shape the creative scene here.
02:53He's giving me a tour of some of the markets' key spots.
02:59This area is the Sadhu Market.
03:02And it's a place where you're going to find rugs,
03:04you'll find pillows,
03:05but you need to really pay attention to the details
03:07because it's more than just colour.
03:09So you'll see lots of different patterns that are geometric
03:12and they have different meanings to them,
03:14such as the zigzagging patterns over there
03:16that represent the dunes.
03:18And then an open diamond would represent the stars.
03:21And if you saw two connected diamonds.
03:23Yeah.
03:24That represents the sea and water.
03:26Souq Waqif is a place to explore
03:28with something happening around every corner.
03:30As we walk through the market,
03:33the sounds, smells and people really bring this place to life.
03:37So I just wanted to welcome you to the spice market,
03:40a place that has great smells, amazing aromas.
03:44And then of course, this is where we buy all the ingredients
03:46for amazing food and also for medicinal reasons.
03:49The spice market is packed with items like black lemons,
03:53often called a secret ingredient in Qatari cooking.
03:56From spices and souvenirs to clothes and kitchenware,
04:00every part of Souq has its own character.
04:03And the deeper you go, the more there is to discover.
04:06Just nearby is the Falcon Souq,
04:09a place where falcon owners come to buy, train and care for their birds.
04:13Welcome to the Falcon Souq.
04:15This over here is a beautiful example of a white falcon.
04:19And they're super important to us.
04:21They're our hunter friends.
04:22They're the ones back in the day that would help us to capture our food
04:26and we would share our meals with them.
04:28Falcons remain an important part of the country's heritage.
04:32Holding a falcon is a special experience.
04:35It's easy to see why they are so highly valued here.
04:38It's a fitting way to end our time exploring this traditional market.
04:44Just an hour south of Doha is Sea Line Beach,
04:48one of the few places in the world where the desert meets the ocean.
04:52People come here to explore the dunes and drive along the sand.
04:56Close by is the Inland Sea,
04:59a UNESCO-recognized nature reserve.
05:01Hidden within this remote landscape is a luxury desert retreat.
05:06The outpost al-Burari is inspired by Qatar's nomadic past,
05:10offering dessert camping with modern comfort.
05:13It's a place to disconnect from city life and reconnect with nature.
05:18Walking in here, it genuinely feels like another world.
05:21You're surrounded by desert, nothing but dunes in every direction.
05:25The resort features 21 private villas, each designed to feel calm and spacious.
05:32The interiors are simple and elegant, with soft fabrics, earthy tones,
05:38and materials that reflect the desert's colours.
05:42Each villa opens onto its own outdoor terrace, complete with a private swimming pool,
05:47perfect for relaxing among the dunes.
05:50Everything is designed to feel calm and simple.
05:53The colours, the textures, it all fits with the desert landscape.
05:57One of the best parts of any luxury retreat is always the breakfast.
06:02And here, it's a mix of Arabic and international flavours.
06:06In the resort's signature restaurant, you will get a generous spread of dishes,
06:10that are perfect for sharing.
06:12It's a great way to start the day before heading out for a desert adventure.
06:17Spanning around 1,800 square kilometres, this desert is vast,
06:25and it's easy to lose your sense of scale out here.
06:28To explore it properly, I'm joining Bassam from Discover Qatar for a desert driving experience.
06:34Driving through the desert is a completely different way to experience this landscape.
06:39It's a bumpy ride, but that's all part of the fun.
06:43The shape of the dunes, it's really nice.
06:46Most of the people come here to do a picnic and do fishing, swim, drive in a buggy, ride a camel.
06:59It's really amazing, nice place.
07:02As we drive deeper into the desert, we come across a beautiful inland water area.
07:07And Bassam and I stopped to take in the views.
07:10Here, this is the place. It's very nice to store for a picture.
07:15It's really nice because the water is coming from underground.
07:20And all the Qatari people, they love to come here.
07:23It's a really nice place to do safari.
07:27This natural water area shows how varied this desert landscape really is.
07:32It's peaceful and incredibly still.
07:34A perfect place to pause before continuing deeper into the desert.
07:39After a fantastic safari drive, I end my experience with lunch in the desert.
07:44A table is set among the dunes with traditional Arabic seating and a spread of local dishes, including grilled meat, hummus and salad.
07:54It's a simple setup, but it feels really special.
07:58And the views across the desert are simply breathtaking.
08:03Next, I'm meeting one of Qatar's most experienced air sports pilots.
08:08Today, Reem is at the club's desert camp, preparing for a flight that will take us out over the dunes.
08:15I'm very excited for today, my first time on a gyrocopter.
08:20I bet you're going to be amazed by how this thing works and how this thing flies.
08:25It'll be different than any flying experience we've ever had.
08:28From up here, everything feels different. The desert stretches out in every direction.
08:38And the sense of scale is incredible.
08:41Flying with Reem, I feel completely at ease.
08:45Her calm approach and confidence in the air make the experience feel safe and relaxed.
08:51As the sun begins to set, it's time to head back to base.
08:55Seeing the desert from the air is something I won't forget.
09:00Thank you so much.
09:01Yeah, it's my pleasure.
09:02The best time.
09:03You're always welcome to come back.
09:04I will. I dare anyone else.
09:06Thank you.
09:07Thank you, thank you.
09:10Just outside the city is a very different side of Qatar.
09:13This is Torba Farm, a lush green space in the middle of the desert.
09:18Torba Farm is one of Qatar's most unique hidden gems.
09:22It's a place where organic farming, local produce and sustainable living all come together.
09:29I've come here to explore this magical space.
09:32There are also animals that call the farm home.
09:35Visitors can get clothes and even help with feeding.
09:38Friendly and curious, they're surprisingly gentle and relaxed.
09:42Inside the farm's greenhouses, produce is grown by the staff for the on-site restaurant.
09:49Visitors like me can also get hands-on, and today I'm picking some vegetables myself.
09:55There are even chicken coops where you can collect fresh eggs.
09:59The food you collect can be taken straight to the restaurant's kitchen, creating a true farm-to-table experience.
10:08Muhammad Ali Al-Khattah is the driving force behind the farm, and I meet him just as the farm's lights come on.
10:15We are currently in the edible garden. Across every part of this road, we see diverse plants, aromatic plants, medicinal plants, and ornamental plants.
10:28And we've built the lights in a way where they're subdued, they're part of the language of the landscape, and not intrusive to the eye.
10:37Muhammad's passion for the farm is clear. As we walk through the gardens, Muhammad shares more of his vision, and explains how the plants are able to thrive with minimal irrigation.
10:48Back on the paths, soft lighting guides the way. Muhammad then leads me to the farm's experimental lab, where flowers and plants are turned into essential oils and natural remedies.
11:00Over here, we have one of the most rare endangered plants native to the north of Qatar, called Bulusaria crispa.
11:09In the lab, the focus is on transforming what's grown here into a wide range of products.
11:15It's a process that blends traditional knowledge with experimentation.
11:20After a fascinating tour of the farm, Muhammad and I sit down together to taste some of the vegetables I picked earlier.
11:28I love pumpkin soup, and this is definitely the best pumpkin soup I've ever had.
11:32The food reflects everything I've seen here. Thoughtful, carefully prepared, and deeply connected to this place.
11:40What an incredible way to end my experience here in Qatar, my home base.
11:46From flying over sand dunes to experiencing homegrown cuisine, I couldn't think of a better way to explore.
11:53But now, time for my next adventure.
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