Dukhan's Seafaring Past and a Quiet Future

On day six in Dukhan, Maryam explores the town's lesser-known maritime heritage, from old pearling stories to the modern workings of the Ras Abrouq port, and considers what the future holds for Qatar's western oil coast. She also checks in on the cost of a quiet seaside life. ☕ 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 23 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Dukhān, Qatar. Places in this episode: Ras Abrouq, Zekreet, Bay of Zekreet, Al Reem Biosphere Reserve, DMR Restaurant-Dukhan, Black Rose Coffee Shop, Dukhan Souq, West Village. Covered: West coast maritime history, Pearling past, Local fishing culture, Dukhan public beach, Practical day costs, Future of Dukhan industry. Chapters:00:00 Zekreet01:22 Al Reem Biosphere Reserve03:59 Ras Abrouq05:01 DMR Restaurant-Dukhan06:40 West Village08:02 Beach at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #QatarTravel #Dukhan #WestCoastQatar #Zekreet #RasAbrouq #QatarHistory #Pearling #FishingVillage #QatarBeaches #DesertCoast #QatarLife #DukhanSouq #HiddenQatar #QatarNature #AlReemBiosphere https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/qatar/