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EPISODE · Aug 24, 2026 · 7 MIN

Dukhan's Oryx and the Quiet Solar Shift

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

On day seven in Dukhan, Maryam explores the wild deer reserve at Ras Abrouq, spots oryx and flamingos, and considers the town's shift from oil to solar. She also shares practical costs of living in this company town, from rent to coffee, and reflects on the quiet beauty of the west coast in high summer. ☕ 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 24 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Dukhān, Qatar. Places in this episode: Ras Abrouq, Zekreet Peninsula, Bay of Zekreet, Dukhan Souq, Jebel Dukhan, Dukhan Public Beach, Al-Sidra Restaurant. Covered: Oryx and wildlife at Ras Abrouq, Zekreet coast flamingos, Dukhan company town life, Solar energy future, Dukhan practical costs, Planning Khor Al Adaid trip. Chapters:00:00 Ras Abrouq01:35 Zekreet Peninsula03:12 Jebel Dukhan04:58 Restaurant interior, low murmur06:17 Night wind, rattling window A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Dukhan #QatarTravel #WestCoastQatar #ArabianOryx #ZekreetPeninsula #RasAbrouq #DukhanSouq #Karak #QatarDesert #SolInDukhan #QatarEnergy #DukhanBeach #QatarHistory #DesertArt #FilmCityQatar #QatarNature #DukhanFood #TravelQatar https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/qatar/

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