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EPISODE · Aug 20, 2026 · 10 MIN

Dukhan Heat, Meteor Craters, and a Company Town Life

from Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani · host Maryam Al Thani

On day three in Dukhān, Maryam checks out the rumoured meteor craters in the western desert, explores the quiet rhythms of a QatarEnergy company town, and works out what a day actually costs on this coast. Practical notes on passes, SIMs, and the famous rock art. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Qatar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Qatar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 20 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Dukhān, Qatar. Places in this episode: Zekreet, Film City, Umm Bab, West Village, Black Rose Coffee Shop, Al-Sidra Restaurant, Brouq Nature Reserve, Dukhan Sabkha. Covered: Dukhan company town life, Western desert geology and craters, Practical Dukhan access and costs, Local restaurants and cafés, Richard Serra art revisit at dusk. Chapters:00:00 Dukhān01:28 Zekreet03:07 Umm Bab06:11 Al-Sidra Restaurant07:49 Dukhan Sabkha08:49 Quiet room interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Dukhan #QatarTravel #WestCoastQatar #RichardSerra #DesertArt #CompanyTown #QatarEnergy #Zekreet #BrouqNatureReserve #QatarDesert #OffTheBeatenPathQatar #MiddleEastTravel #DohaDayTrip #QatarHistory #SummerInQatar #TravelPodcast #QatarSecrets https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/qatar/

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